Krishna to lead the company's first technology office focused on
the future of fintech and emerging technologies
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Givelify, the most loved and trusted online
and mobile giving platform, today announced the promotion of Hari
Krishna from Vice President of Technology to Chief Technology
Officer (CTO). In his new role, Krishna will drive Givelify's
technology strategies, focusing on creating innovative and emerging
technologies that will drive the future of fintech and
philanthropy. He will continue to lead the technology team, which
includes research and development, product engineering,
infrastructure, information technology, information security, and
compliance.
"Hari's heart-led leadership, innovative
mindset, and passion for diversifying our industry helps cultivate
a collaborative team environment that is sought after by top
talent. I can't think of a better person to develop our future tech
leaders at Givelify," Mafolasire added.
As one of today's largest giving platforms, having processed
more than $5 billion in donations
since 2014, Givelify created its first technology office to take a
more holistic approach and set the strategic vision for its future.
With the appointment of Krishna as CTO, Givelify aims to
ensure that it leads technological advancements that impact the
industry and sets the standard for customers' giving experiences in
philanthropy.
"Givelify has been on a steadfast mission to connect people to
the causes that matter most to them so they can change their world
with kindness and generosity. Hari has been on this journey with me
since day one. And as we scale based on our customers' needs, we
will continue to leverage technology to inspire generosity and
create meaningful experiences," said Wale Mafolasire, founder and
CEO of Givelify.
"Hari's heart-led leadership, innovative mindset, and passion
for diversifying our industry helps cultivate a collaborative team
environment that is sought after by top talent. I can't think of a
better person to develop our future tech leaders at Givelify,"
Mafolasire added.
Krishna has 20 years of experience designing and
integrating technical solutions. He joined Givelify at the
very beginning in 2014 and has contributed to the company's growth
and success over the last ten years. As VP of Technology,
Krishna led innovative product enhancements and created donor
experiences that enhanced the joy of giving. In 2017, he created
Givelify's machine-learning fraud detection system,
which boasts an accuracy rate of 97%. He also built the company's
first iOS app, led the technology and product teams through the
COVID-19 pandemic, and helped build a global team of engineers and
scientists who ensure donors can give any time, anywhere.
Before Givelify, Krishna led technology teams in the
healthcare, radiation dosimetry, and financial technology
industries. He co-founded two start-up companies and helped scale
other organizations, such as ControlZ-IT. Krishna also
has patents in radiation dosimetry and IOT systems as well as
experience building embedded wearable systems in healthcare and
designing complex AI-powered applications in fintech.
"I'm passionate about using technology for good – to positively
impact society. Leading our technology team and working to enhance
the giving experience nurtures that passion for me,"
Krishna said. "I'm excited to continue working collaboratively
with our diverse and talented teams to drive strategic product
design and development that will set the stage for Givelify's next
growth phase."
"Since joining Givelify, my primary role has been behind the
scenes, building our products, technology, and platforms. Looking
ahead, I'm eager to take on a more external role, working with our
key stakeholders, customers, and industry leaders,"
Krishna added.
Givelify is a recognized leader in the fintech-for-good industry
and an attractive employer for top technology talent looking for a
career with purpose. The company offers fully remote roles,
providing more flexibility. With a collaborative and inclusive
culture, Givelify fosters a supportive environment where employees
can thrive. Competitive pay and benefits, strong leadership, and a
talented and diverse team driven by four keys to success make
Givelify an enticing workplace for technology professionals. Team
members also have an opportunity to work on challenging and
meaningful projects.
About Givelify
Givelify is the most loved and trusted online and mobile giving
platform. Along with its powerful donation management system, it's
the fastest-growing technology for advancing generosity in the
world. We instantly connect people to their heart's impulse to do
good with award-winning products and experiences. A global
community of more than 1.5 million generous people support their
favorite churches, places of worship, nonprofits, and causes with
over $5 billion in donations across
more than 70,000 organizations. Givelify leads all giving apps on
the App Store and Google Play Store with more than 104,000 verified
authentic reviews with an average 4.9 out of 5-star rating. Learn
more at Givelify.com.
Media Contact
Dione Martin, Givelify, 1
214-492-3688, dmartin@givelify.com, givelify.com
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prweb.com/releases/givelify-announces-promotion-of-hari-krishna-to-chief-technology-officer-302212407.html
SOURCE Givelify