Founders

Naim Hamdar


Naim Hamdar

Naim Hamdar

Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer

A seasoned entrepreneur with deep expertise in payments, marketing, lending and retail, I lead Payzli’s revenue strategies, overseeing finance, operations, and partner development. With an intricate understanding of the partner journey, my focus is on driving growth through innovative solutions and strong human connections.

Kapil Pershad


Kapil Pershad

Kapil Pershad

Co-Founder & Chief Product\Technology Officer

Kapil spearheads the innovation engine at Payzli, making life easier for business owners. With over 25 years in fintech, he’s been pivotal in transforming the modern payments landscape. Outside of Payzli, Kapil is an avid explorer and foodie, always seeking out spicy culinary adventures globally.

Operations

Chris Knee

Chris Knee

Chris Knee

VP of Risk & Underwriting

Payments industry veteran, with a focus on operations and risk management.

Alex Nelson

Alex Nelson

Alex Nelson

VP of Business Development

Unifying our Partner Experience with Payment Solutoins and Support, to create and strengthen long-lasting relationships built on trust and commitment

Shivangana Vasudeva

Shivangana Vasudeva

Shivangana Vasudeva

Digital Marketing Director

14+ years in digital innovation & branding to engage the social-global-mobile audience. Content optimisation specialist, who loves technology and its impact on business.

Khara Cartagena

Khara Cartagena

Khara Cartagena

Director of GSD, ISV & Enterprise Partnerships

Khara Cartagena excels in executing projects and managing large teams in Private Equity, Business Development, and Sales. Known for honoring commitments, Khara drives success and fosters growth.

Luigi Del Basso

Luigi Del Basso

Luigi Del Basso

Partner Support Manager

A payments veteran with a specialty emphasis on multi country processing and acquiring. Managing all of the Payzli Partner support initiatives and exploring new ISO, ISV and Omnichannel relationships.

Trischa Evangelista

Trischa Evangelista

Trischa Evangelista

POS Merchant Success Manager

POS Subject Matter Expert and Merchant Success Manager experienced in point-of-sale systems, using firsthand service merchant experience to guide onboarding, workflow optimization, and ongoing operational support.

Stephen Hallahan

Stephen Hallahan

Stephen Hallahan

Operations Manager

I wanna be the very best in payments solutions. Like no one ever was.

Hazem Elshamy

Hazem Elshamy

Hazem Elshamy

Accounting & Reconciliation Manager

With a strong background in various accounting and finance functions, including Merchant Settlement and Bank Reconciliations, Hazem is dedicated to Payzli’s financial growth and development.

Jessica McKnight

Jessica McKnight

Jessica McKnight

Senior Underwriter

Senior Underwriter with 14 years of extensive experience in the payments industry, demonstrating expertise in risk assessment and decision-making for a wide variety of merchant industries.

Fahad Hayat

Fahad Hayat

Fahad Hayat

Solutions Engineering Manager

Spearheading the integration of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and partners with Payzli’s platform, optimizing the user journey from initial contact to seamless onboarding. By developing strategic frameworks, innovative solutions, and go-to-market (GTM) strategies, driving revenue growth and business expansion within the ISV vertical.

Saima Fatemi

Saima Fatemi

Saima Fatemi

HR Coordinator

Supporting HR operations across the employee lifecycle at Payzli, I manage onboarding, documentation, and day-to-day coordination while contributing to internal communications and brand initiatives, helping ensure smooth processes and a positive workplace experience.

Charles Dunn

Charles Dunn

Charles Dunn

Merchant Support Team Lead

Charles is here to make your payment processing smoother than your morning coffee. With a passion for customer service and technical expertise, Charles ensures seamless and efficient payment solutions for all clients.

Michael Kladovasilakis

Michael Kladovasilakis

Michael Kladovasilakis

Deployments Team Lead

Dedicated to continuous growth in fintech, I am focused on delivering excellent service to both merchants and our partners. Knowledgeable on all the hardware and gateways has to offer, I am committed to excellence in the deployments department. I like to eat mc donalds a lot!

Jocelyn Barr

Jocelyn Barr

Jocelyn Barr

Technical Support Representative

The payments processing landscape is consistently growing on a digital scale and understanding the technology behind it is essential. I’m here to help you make it all make sense.

Technology and Product

Alexey Piskarev

Alexey Piskarev

Alexey Piskarev

Software & Security Architect

20 years of experience in professional software development, software systems design and architecture. Leads the product and security architecture teams at Payzli.

Saikrishna Burra

Saikrishna Burra

Saikrishna Burra

Product Engineering Lead

Expert in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and robust backend systems with a deep understanding in software architecture and principles.

Snehal Agawane

Snehal Agawane

Snehal Agawane

Product Engineering Lead

A Software Product Engineering Lead and Microsoft Certified Professional with over 12 years of experience. Merges technical expertise with strategic vision to deliver innovative software solutions and ensure exceptional user satisfaction.

Revanth Dodla

Revanth Dodla

Revanth Dodla

Product Engineering Lead

With over 6 years of experience in software development, focused on crafting innovative software solutions to meet the complex demands of the payments industry and ensuring high standards of performance and reliability.

Sneha Saxena

Sneha Saxena

Sneha Saxena

Technical Product Manager

Seasoned backend developer with 5 years of experience crafting robust, scalable systems that deliver customer centric solutions

Nikhil Negi

Nikhil Negi

Nikhil Negi

Product Engineering Lead

5 years of experience as software Engineer. developed various cutomer facing solutions.

Taha Shahabuddin

Taha Shahabuddin

Taha Shahabuddin

Software Engineer

Passionate software engineer with over 6 years of experience in developing new-age web applications and backend systems.

Jagannath Swarnkar

Jagannath Swarnkar

Jagannath Swarnkar

Software Engineer

Experienced Frontend Engineer proficient in React and TypeScript, adept at transforming complex problems into efficient code. Focused on innovation, continuous skill development, and exploring new opportunities in web development.

Mandeep Singh

Mandeep Singh

Mandeep Singh

Software Engineer

Mobile Developer with 7+ years of experience, building robust and scalable applications. Adept at solving complex problems, optimizing performance, and delivering seamless user experiences across mobile platforms.

Kumar Vivek

Kumar Vivek

Kumar Vivek

Software Engineer

Backend Developer with 2.5+ years of experience in developing scalable applications. Passionate about solving business problems with technology. I believe every problem can be solved by asking the right questions and breaking it into smaller parts.

Keshav Ajmera

Keshav Ajmera

Keshav Ajmera

Software Engineer

Experienced software developer skilled at transforming complex problems into efficient code. Focused on innovation, skill development, and exploring new opportunities.

Bhajantri Bharath

Bhajantri Bharath

Bhajantri Bharath

Software Engineer

Enthusiastic frontend developer with a passion for JavaScript, specializing in scalable and well-architected solutions. Committed to delivering high-quality user experiences with a keen product sense.

Aryan Singh

Aryan Singh

Aryan Singh

Software Engineer

Seasoned, Multi dimensional, passionate software engineer with speciality in developing highly resilient, scalable and performant applications

Rahul Yoganand

Rahul Yoganand

Rahul Yoganand

Software Engineer

3+ years of experience as a software developer, specialized in developing products that maximize customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic about embracing difficult tasks and creating transformative solutions.

Nikhil Mannava

Nikhil Mannava

Nikhil Mannava

Software Engineer

Seasoned Software Engineer with 5 years of experience and a passion for learning and optimizing solutions to complex problems. Adept at leveraging domain knowledge to quickly adapt to new technologies and delivering scalable solutions.

Karthikeyan G

Karthikeyan G

Karthikeyan G

Software Engineer

As a Software engineer specializing in Flutter with over 3+ years of hands-on experience, i excel at crafting high quality, responsive and high performance mobile applications. My cross-platform expertise ensures seamless functionality on Android, iOS and Web platforms.

Venkat Saketh Valishakkagari

Venkat Saketh Valishakkagari

Venkat Saketh Valishakkagari

Front End Engineer

Front-end engineer with 3+ years of experience in building and enhancing web applications. He specializes in using React to create dynamic and responsive user interfaces.

Sumit Bhatt

Sumit Bhatt

Sumit Bhatt

Software Engineer

Sumit is a Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience. He specializes in building and optimizing backend systems, with a strong focus on solving real-world problems. Passionate about problem-solving, he enjoys tackling coding challenges as well as practical scenarios.

Ronak Chhatwal

Ronak Chhatwal

Ronak Chhatwal

Senior Product Designer

8+ years of crafting digital experiences that people love. I’m a UX alchemist, Making functional designs & human-computer interaction easier.

Yogesh Kumar

Yogesh Kumar

Yogesh Kumar

Product Designer

UX magician crafting delightful digital experiences. 7+ years of turning user problems into pixel-perfect solutions.

Abhishek Anand

Abhishek Anand

Abhishek Anand

Software Engineer

Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on development experience, driving projects from concept to completion. Expert at turning complex issues into straightforward solutions and constantly seeking creative ways to innovate and excel.

Raj Kishore

Raj Kishore

Raj Kishore

Software Engineer

Software engineer with 2+ years of experience crafting high-performance applications and contributing to open-source projects. Looking for a new ways to create software that leaves a lasting impact.

Sumanta Relkar

Sumanta Relkar

Sumanta Relkar

Software Engineer

Passionate Developer with expertise in cross-platform solutions. Skilled in rapidly adapting to emerging trends, delivering innovative, user-focused solutions across various platforms.

Nikhil Kumar

Nikhil Kumar

Nikhil Kumar

IT Support Engineer

IT Administrator ensuring smooth day-to-day tech operations across the company, spanning Microsoft 365, user support, and system access. Passionate about keeping teams connected, secure, and productive.

Vikas Kumar Sharma

Vikas Kumar Sharma

Vikas Kumar Sharma

Web Engineer

With over 6 years of experience in web development, specializes in creating dynamic digital products. Committed to delivering innovative and high-performance solutions.

Board Members

Naim Hamdar

Naim Hamdar

Naim Hamdar

Board Member

A seasoned entrepreneur with deep expertise in payments, marketing, lending and retail, I lead Payzli’s revenue strategies, overseeing finance, operations, and partner development. With an intricate understanding of the partner journey, my focus is on driving growth through innovative solutions and strong human connections.

Kapil Pershad

Kapil Pershad

Kapil Pershad

Board Member

Kapil spearheads the innovation engine at Payzli, making life easier for business owners. With over 25 years in fintech, he’s been pivotal in transforming the modern payments landscape. Outside of Payzli, Kapil is an avid explorer and foodie, always seeking out spicy culinary adventures globally.

Michael Lacapria

Michael Lacapria

Michael Lacapria

Board Member

Michael has over 20 years of leadership experience in banking, finance, and real estate, specializing in deal structuring, financial control, US GAAP, and investor management, with a strong focus on client relationships.

Advisors

Arash Izadpanah

Arash Izadpanah

Arash Izadpanah

Co-Founder & Risk/Underwriting Advisor

Multi-dimensional payments industry visionary bridging the divide between the sales partner organization and the risk, credit and compliance world, leading Payzli to growth and stability.

Sid Pershad

Sid Pershad

Sid Pershad

Advisor

Accomplished executive with 20+ years of experience in the financial services and payments industry. Sid leads global seller risk, brand risk & counterfeit intelligence for eBay.

Craig Davis

Craig Davis

Craig Davis

Advisor

Craig Davis is a successful entrepreneur and business leader, best known as the founder and owner of Transaction Services (TRX), a leading provider of payment processing solutions.

Ken Musante

Ken Musante

Ken Musante

Consultant

Kenneth Musante is an experienced payment professional with a deep understanding of the people, processes, costs and technology which facilitate payments.

Andrew Cohen

Andrew Cohen

Andrew Cohen

Advisor

A seasoned chief executive with strong financial acumen and a proven ability to drive sales, operations, and financial performance. Skilled in fostering growth across organizations of all sizes through business development, leadership, and operational excellence.

Charles Crawford

Charles Crawford

Charles Crawford

Advisor

Charles “Chuck” Crawford began his career as a legislative aide in the US Senate, then spent two decades in communications, advertising and public affairs.

Sam Nair

Sam Nair

Sam Nair

Risk Management Advisor

Credit risk management leader with 30+ years in the payments industry. Extensive executive experience leading underwriting and risk management teams to lower losses.

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