Rob McDonald

Strategic Operations Lead | Global Payments Infrastructure & Network Architecture

Rob McDonald is a seasoned Payments Strategy Leader with over 20 years of experience in the fintech industry, currently serving as the Senior Global Acquiring Strategic Operations Lead at Square and the Founder of Sidekick Intelligence. They have a proven track record of developing innovative payment solutions, including a significant reduction in costs and enhanced processing capabilities for major firms like PayPal and Amazon. Notable achievements include saving $110 million at PayPal through direct processing strategies and architecting a global payments infrastructure for Square and Cash App. Rob is dedicated to integrating AI in fintech, focusing on automating processes while emphasizing trust and human connection. Currently pursuing education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Rob continues to shape the future of payments and commerce.

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San Francisco, United States

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