Saida was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1962. She came to North Carolina, USA in 1980 where she is still a resident of Raleigh. Saida is a information technology professional and an amateur singer who performs at various community events at Research Triangle Area of NC. Before coming to International Focus, she worked with varies state agencies as a IT support engineer and also in public sector as a technology support engineer. Saida is a life-long learner and has continued to build upon her mastery of her chosen profession. Outside of work, she volunteers her time in the community support of various causes.