Michael Lakhani
About Michael Lakhani
Michael Lakhani serves as the Director of Payments at SamCart, where he leads a team focused on payment operations, risk, and compliance. He has extensive experience in the payments industry, having held various roles at companies such as Worldpay, Pushpay, and Everyware.
Work at SamCart
Michael Lakhani serves as the Director of Payments at SamCart, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he is responsible for operationalizing payments product development and compliance. He leads a team of payments, risk, and compliance analysts, ensuring effective management of payment processing operations. Additionally, he trains operating teams on payment processing implementation and support. Lakhani also develops and implements new policies and procedures for payments operations, serving as the primary relationship owner for payment processing partners.
Previous Experience in Payment Operations
Prior to his current role, Michael Lakhani held several positions in payment operations. He worked at Everyware® as the Director of Payment Operations from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he was the Senior Manager of Merchant Services at Pushpay from 2015 to 2018. He also served as the Merchant Services Operations Manager at Dream Payments in 2018. His earlier experience includes a role as Head of Payment Operations at HiMama for 7 months in 2021-2022.
Teaching Background
Michael Lakhani began his career in education, serving as a Social Studies Teacher at Harmony Public Schools from 2010 to 2012. This role provided him with foundational skills in communication and leadership, which he later applied in his payment operations roles.
Education and Expertise
Michael Lakhani holds a Master's degree in Liberal Arts from St. Edward's University, which he completed from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in payments and compliance.
Career Timeline
Michael Lakhani's career spans various roles in education and payment operations. He worked as an Underwriter at Worldpay from 2012 to 2015. His career includes significant positions in payment operations across multiple companies, showcasing a steady progression in the payments industry.