Michael Haxhiu
About Michael Haxhiu
Michael Haxhiu serves as the Head of Program Management at Expensify, where he has significantly enhanced app product development and customer acquisition strategies since 2018. He has a background in finance and technology, holding a Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia and experience in various roles within Expensify and other organizations.
Work at Expensify
Michael Haxhiu has been serving as the Head of Program Management at Expensify since 2018. In this role, he developed a program that accelerated app product development by ten times by incentivizing global developers with reward bounties. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Expensify, including Sr. Product Manager Lead from 2017 to 2021 and Strategic Account Director & Jr. Product Manager from 2015 to 2017. He implemented a customer acquisition strategy leveraging accounting and CFO reseller channels in the USA and EU through the ExpensifyApproved! program. Additionally, he led the initiative to open source Expensify's programs, which engaged over 30,000 members.
Education and Expertise
Michael Haxhiu studied at the International School of Austria from 2007 and later attended the International School of Kenya, where he earned his High School Diploma in 2011. He pursued higher education at the University of Virginia, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce, Finance, and Information Technology in 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in program management, product development, and customer acquisition strategies.
Background
Before his tenure at Expensify, Michael Haxhiu gained experience in various roles. He worked at The PFM Group in 2014 for two months in Arlington, Virginia, focusing on asset management. In 2013, he was employed by the U.S. Department of State at the United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in the Economic Development Department for one month. These positions contributed to his understanding of economic development and asset management.
Achievements
Michael Haxhiu has made significant contributions to Expensify through his leadership in program management and product development. He successfully developed a program that accelerated app product development and implemented a customer acquisition strategy that utilized reseller channels. His efforts in leading the initiative to open source Expensify's programs have resulted in the engagement of over 30,000 members, showcasing his impact on the company's community and outreach.