Michael Sharifi

Michael (Mike) Sharifi is a seasoned professional in HR and talent management with extensive experience in driving talent value creation through strategy formation and operational execution.

Before joining Vista Equity Partners, Mike worked in agency recruiting and held various leadership positions, including Director of Talent and Business Operations at Telnyx, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company's engineering team globally.

Mike Sharifi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and a Master of Business Administration specializing in Entrepreneurship, Economics, Strategic Management, Statistics, and Econometrics from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

At Vista Equity Partners, Mike served in key roles such as Head of Talent Operations, Director, Associate Director, and Senior Consultant, contributing significantly to the organization's success and growth.

Mike's diverse background includes experience as a Director of Business Development at Built In LA, IT Account Manager at Prestige Staffing, and an Intern at the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University School of Law.