Assad M. Shaik is a distinguished innovator and a recognized evangelist in the cutting-edge fields of Digital Transformations, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Crypto. Boasting an extensive background in Banking and Financial Services, Mr. Shaik founded Cognerium, where he now serves as its Chief Executive Officer. Cognerium enables Banks, Credit Unions, and Wealth Management firms to rapidly expand their business and enhance customer engagement through digital and AI-driven solutions. In his past roles, Mr. Shaik held leadership positions at PNC Financial Services, Cuna Mutual Financial Group, IBM Global Business Services, and Accenture. He is also a proud alumnus of Harvard Business School.