Saaqib Patangiya is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in banking, retail, and consulting. Currently serving as Assistant Vice President and Small Business Merchant Consultant at Bank of America since March 2019, Saaqib plays a crucial role in fostering partnerships with small business specialists and financial center teams. Previous roles include Small Business Consultant and Relationship Manager at Bank of America, demonstrating proficiency in business-to-business sales and exceptional client care. Saaqib has also worked as a part-time Shoe Specialist at Bloomingdale's, and as a Technical Consultant for Barkat Consulting, where responsibilities included preparing low and high-level design documents. Earlier career experience includes retail management at Soni Footwear Private Ltd. and academic support as a Teacher Assistant at Ahmedabad University. Saaqib holds an MBA from Northeastern Illinois University and has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in International Business, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business Management with a specialization in Banking and Financial Services.