Flavia Saldanha is a seasoned data professional with 15 years of experience designing and implementing robust data solutions, primarily in the banking industry.
With expertise spanning both on-premises and cloud technologies, Flavia has been instrumental in driving innovation and efficiency in data warehousing solutions at Fifth Third Bank. In her current role as a Data Strategist, Flavia leads the Data Modeling and Architecture team, spearheading the migration of legacy systems to a modern data technology stack. She is deeply committed to fostering a data-driven culture, empowering individuals across all IT roles to contribute meaningfully to the data ecosystem. Flavia is also her department’s AI Champion and an active member of Fifth Third’s Prompt Engineering community, where she educates colleagues on AI fundamentals and guides them in adopting AI tools and techniques in their daily work. Her work reflects a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and building an inclusive mindset around data and AI within organizations.