U Microfinance Bank Limited
Shahzad Shaikh is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in network and infrastructure management. Currently serving as the Head of IT Infrastructure Security at Bank of Khyber since May 2024 and as the Head of IT Operations & Infrastructure at U Microfinance Bank Limited since May 2022, Shahzad has demonstrated leadership in critical IT roles. Previously, Shahzad held positions including Head of Converged Network at Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan, Manager of Networks & Communication at HBL - Habib Bank Limited, and Network & Datacenter Manager at Barclays Corporate Banking, where responsibilities included managing nationwide network connectivity across 55 links. Early career experience includes working as a Network Engineer at Saudi Pak Bank, overseeing the implementation and management of data centers and network infrastructures across over 70 branches. Shahzad holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Iqra University.
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U Microfinance Bank Limited
U Microfinance Bank Ltd. (U Bank) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) – e& Group (Formerly Etisalat Company). The bank has a network of more than 375 branches, across 210 cities and rural areas in Pakistan and offers a wide range of microfinance loans, deposit products, and branchless banking solutions. U Bank’s branchless banking offers services under the banner of U Paisa in collaboration with Ufone (Pak Telecom Mobile Limited). The service is offered at nearly 45,000 agent locations across Pakistan. U Microfinance Bank is proud to be at the front line of fighting poverty in Pakistan and is dedicated to play its critical part in the implementation of National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2020 that aims to bring 50% of Pakistan’s adult population into banking net. At U Microfinance Bank, we firmly believe that access to microfinance services contribute significantly towards building a more inclusive society leading to bringing the underserved population into banking net as well as help document the informal economy. Our product portfolio is designed to continuously create livelihoods for the underserved population of Pakistan and bring betterment to their lives. Our Vision Driven by the passion for disruptive innovation and the desire for financial inclusion, we aim to become the problem solver and enabler to Pakistani microfinance ecosystem. Our Core Values – Merit – Commitment – Innovation – Ethics – Transparency