Michael Serna

Michael Serna is a product professional currently working at Finix, a payments technology company. His career journey has been diverse and impressive, spanning multiple industries and roles.1

Education and Early Career

Michael attended the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics. He later enhanced his technical skills by studying at Hack Reactor, an advanced software engineering program.12

Professional Experience

Finance and Government

Michael's career began in the finance sector, where he:

• Worked as an Investment Banking Undergraduate Fellow at Goldman Sachs in 2010
• Served as a Summer Analyst at the US Department of Treasury in 2010
• Held a position as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Citi in 20111

Education and Politics

Following his finance roles, Michael:

• Worked as a Body Man for Emanuel Pleitez's campaign for Los Angeles Mayor in 2012
• Joined Teach For America as a Math Teacher from 2013 to 20151

Technology and Fintech

Michael's career then shifted towards technology and fintech:

• In 2016, he joined Finix as a Software Engineer and Co-Founder
• He later transitioned to the role of Senior Product Manager at Finix, where he currently works1

Current Role at Finix

At Finix, Michael is involved in product development for the company's payment processing solutions. He has been instrumental in expanding Finix's services, including their recent launch in Canada.3 Michael is also passionate about diversity in tech and finance, as evidenced by his involvement in Finix's initiative to allocate 10% of their funding round to Black and Latinx investors.4

Michael Serna's diverse background in finance, education, and technology has equipped him with a unique perspective that he brings to his current role in product development at Finix.