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Saima Shafiq is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in artificial intelligence and technology transformation at PNC, where various leadership roles were held from January 2009 to the present, culminating in the position of SVP, Head of Applied AI Transformation. Key responsibilities included developing AI strategies to enhance operational efficiency, user experience, and governance structures across multiple business lines. Capitalizing on a strong foundation in software engineering and application architecture, previous roles spanned from managing intelligent automation and cognitive solutions to overseeing AI innovation in Corporate & Institutional Banking. Saima's technical expertise is supported by a Master's degree in Computer Sciences from the University of Central Punjab and ongoing education in Executive AI Programs at Carnegie Mellon University. Prior experience includes a software engineer role at National City Bank and teaching computer applications at Resource Academia.