Danish A. Lakhani

Professional Summary

Danish A. Lakhani is a seasoned technology and fintech leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in building and scaling digital infrastructure and financial platforms. He is known for leading innovative ventures in fiber connectivity and digital payments, with a strong focus on driving financial inclusion, technological advancement, and sustainable business growth.

Professional Experience

Mar 2019 – Present

Founder and CEO

NayaPay

Leading fintech innovation | building digital payment solutions | and driving financial inclusion.
Developing scalable platforms | enhancing user experience | and expanding market reach.
Overseeing strategic growth | partnerships | and regulatory alignment.

Oct 2008 – Present

Chief Executive Officer

CYBERNET

Driving expansion of fiber infrastructure | strengthening connectivity | and delivering enterprise solutions.
Leading organizational strategy | managing operations | and ensuring service excellence.
Building high-performance teams | fostering innovation | and sustaining business growth.

Oct 2023 – Apr 2025

Board Member

Brown Alumni Association Board of Governors

Contributing to governance initiatives | supporting alumni engagement | and strategic planning.
Collaborating with global stakeholders | enhancing institutional outreach | and leadership alignment.
Advising on programs and initiatives | strengthening community impact | and global presence.

Education & Certifications

Academic History

Master of Science - MS, Electrical Engineering

Stanford University

2002 – 2004

Master of Business Administration - MBA, General Management

Harvard Business School

2006 – 2008

Professional Certs

Core Competencies

Fintech Digital Payments Telecommunications Fiber Networks Strategic Leadership Business Development Innovation Management Financial Technology Cloud Computing