Founder | Chief Executive Officer
Assad M. Shaik is a visionary leader in Digital Transformation, AI, Blockchain, and Crypto, with deep expertise in Banking and Financial Services. As the Founder and CEO of Cognerium, he helps financial institutions scale rapidly through AI-driven solutions. Previously, he held leadership roles at PNC, Cuna Mutual, IBM, and Accenture. He is also a Harvard Business School alumnus.
Co-Founder | Business Growth Management
Peter Bielan has been a leader in Bank Wealth Management since 1985, serving as an Advisor, Sales Manager, and President at top U.S. banks. He specializes in sales growth, fee-based business transformation, and integrating investment services with banking. Bielan has held leadership roles at BISA and frequently speaks at industry conferences. His expertise spans sales development, recruiting, financial strategy, and risk management.
Michael Johnson is a results-driven marketing executive with a strong track record in revenue growth and market expansion. He has led iconic brands like Miller Lite, Budweiser, and M&M/Mars, driving historic sales increases. His expertise includes brand positioning, integrated marketing, and omnichannel strategies. Michael has also leveraged partnerships with the NCAA, NFL, and PGA to enhance business growth.
Robert Comfort is a visionary leader in bank and credit union wealth management, driving transformative growth and success. He doubled AUM from $20B to $40B in five years and led a small broker-dealer to $90M in revenue. As a former BISA President and award-winning executive, he has shaped industry policies and strategies. His leadership has delivered $750M+ in revenue with 86% employee engagement and just 1% client attrition.
Experienced Sales professional with a demonstrated history of working in the insurance industry. Skilled in Risk Management, Property & Casualty Insurance, Management, Compliance, Marketing, Customer Service, and Insurance.
Rohit is a renowned Chief Data Scientist with expertise in building AI models that drive business transformation. With leadership roles at GE Capital and HSBC, he has delivered solutions in credit risk, digital lending, and fraud detection.
Rajender Kaur is a skilled Product Manager with expertise in leading successful projects and managing diverse clients. An MBA graduate, she excels in driving innovation, optimizing strategies, and achieving business growth.
Inamulla is a technology professional with a decade of experience in backend architecture, AI models, and cloud integration. He specializes in delivering scalable, innovative solutions that enhance business performance.
Chaitanya Kunduru is a Frontend Technology leader with over 8 years of experience in creating user-friendly interfaces. He delivers impactful projects and mentors teams to drive frontend success.
Raghuram is an accomplished Backend Lead with over 5 years of experience designing and implementing robust APIs. He consistently delivers scalable backend solutions that meet diverse business needs with reliability.
Rakesh is a seasoned Mobile App Lead with expertise in Android and iOS app development using Flutter. He has a proven track record of deploying high-quality apps on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.