Founders
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
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
VP of Risk & Underwriting
Payments industry veteran, with a focus on operations and risk management.
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
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
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
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
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
Operations Manager
I wanna be the very best in payments solutions. Like no one ever was.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Technical Product Manager
Seasoned backend developer with 5 years of experience crafting robust, scalable systems that deliver customer centric solutions
Nikhil Negi
Nikhil Negi
Product Engineering Lead
5 years of experience as software Engineer. developed various cutomer facing solutions.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Software Engineer
Seasoned, Multi dimensional, passionate software engineer with speciality in developing highly resilient, scalable and performant applications
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
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
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
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
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
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
Product Designer
UX magician crafting delightful digital experiences. 7+ years of turning user problems into pixel-perfect solutions.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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