About Us

Alacriti (Ala-criti) ə-ˈla-krə-tē is a play on the word “alacrity”, which means “brisk and cheerful readiness”. Our willingness to go the extra mile for clients is how we differentiate ourselves and is an Alacriti core value.

We help you innovate

Alacriti is successful because of our people (77% of which are developers and customer support focused) and their ability to collaborate. It’s at the core of how we work, and we deliver this collaborative ethos to our clients to provide the highest level of services and support.

We are true partners with the banks, credit unions, and insurers we work with. As partners we help to innovate with the strength of our technology, the flexibility of our platform, the depth of integration we offer, and our unparalleled speed-to-market.

Specialized

We’ve been specializing in payments infrastructure and innovative money movement experiences for two decades. Clients choose us because we know payments.

Flexible

We’re built to be fast, scalable, and cost-effective. Clients use us because our solutions can adapt to their unique challenges, and we make it simple to modernize payments.

Innovate

Not only are we a solution provider, but we also have the technical scale and ability to build and develop. Clients grow with us because we innovate.

NYNJMSDC certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 100% supplier diversity needs met.

Beyond technology

At Alacriti, we pride ourselves not just on our technical expertise but also on the warmth, openness, and transparency that define our company culture. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment of trust and collaboration, which is why our partners find us not just as a Fintech solution provider but as a companion on their journey to transform payments.

When you work with us, you’re not only adopting a platform; you’re joining a community that’s eager to understand and solve your unique challenges.

Leadership

Manish Gurukula

CEO & Co-founder

As CEO of Alacriti, Manish is responsible for overall strategy, business development, and company growth. He previously managed the delivery of one of the industry’s largest biller direct bill payment products for Alacriti’s inceptive customer, HSBC Bank. He oversaw the development of several other payment solutions for HSBC and also led global teams at Western Union for money transfer and bill payment solutions. Manish started as a software engineer and has extensive expertise across the payments ecosystem. He holds an undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chennai, India.

Sai Raavi

Executive Vice President and Co-Founder

As Executive Vice President and Co-Founder of Alacriti, Sai oversees the overall engineering and delivery. He previously managed the design and delivery of bill payment solutions for major banks, including Capital One Bank, and designed global money transfer solutions for HSBC Bank. Sai began his career as a Database Architect, working on mission-critical systems. He brings 27 years of expertise in both payment systems and technology. He earned his undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Osmania University in Hyderabad, India.

Jamie Harris

Chief Sales Officer

At Alacriti, Jamie leads the sales organization as the Chief Sales Officer. In this role, he is responsible for driving new customer acquisition and helping current clients maximize the value derived from Alacriti’s industry-leading digital money movement platform. Jamie brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in enterprise technology and banking industries. Jamie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Accounting from Wake Forest University.

Irit Gillath

Chief Marketing Officer

As Chief Marketing Officer, Irit is charged with leading the strategic planning and execution of Alacriti’s marketing division. Irit is a seasoned go-to-market executive with a proven record of scaling Fintechs. She brings over 20 years of experience in technology marketing and business development—and a track record of leading growth in technology organizations and managing cross-media global marketing. Irit holds an industrial engineering and MBA from the Technion Technology Institute in Israel.

Mark G Majeske

SVP Faster Payments

As Senior Vice President of Faster Payments at Alacriti, Mark leads the overall corporate faster payments strategy and product development of the Orbipay Payments Hub. Mark also currently serves in the Faster Payments Council Board Advisory Group. Previously, Mark led product development for the RTP® network, the FedNow® Service, and Zelle® at FIS. In addition, Mark was part of the team that designed, developed, and launched the RTP network at The Clearing House. He also worked in digital payments product development at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citibank, SunTrust Banks (now Truist Financial Corporation) and TD Bank.

Praveen Vinnakota

SVP Payments Platform

As Senior Vice President and Payments Platform Lead at Alacriti, Praveen leads the product development of the Orbipay Payments Hub and is responsible for the enterprise payments architecture. In addition to heading the Solutions Consulting division at Alacriti, he also leads the Sales Enablement & Support team. Praveen holds a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, and his strong technical background has led to his success in building payments-as-a-service applications for his career at Alacriti, which has spanned two decades.

Shambaiah Chepuri

Head of Operations

Shambaiah Chepuri, Head of Operations at Alacriti, has over two decades of leadership experience in technology and software development. With a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor’s Degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, he leads Alacriti’s engineering team, delivering top-tier technology solutions. Shambaiah’s expertise extends to building high-performing teams, handling high-pressure tech environments, and driving innovative product strategies while providing structured solutions for complex challenges.

Stuart Bain

SVP Products

As Senior Vice President of Products, Stuart is responsible for the Product Management division at Alacriti. He works with the business development and sales teams to define Alacriti’s payment processing product roadmap, provide analysis for new products, and enhance existing products. Prior to joining Alacriti, he led several teams responsible for the development and support of multiple payment-related applications at HSBC Bank. Stuart holds a BSc degree in Geological Sciences from St. John’s College, UK, and a second BSc in Financial Services from UMIST, UK.