Farnam Rami

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Founder

DevPay Turkey

Member since

09 Jul

Location

Istanbul

Bio

Farnam Rami is a visionary fintech entrepreneur and the founder of
DevPay Türkiye, a pioneering financial technology platform dedicated
to revolutionizing digital payments and cross-border financial access
across the Middle East. With a mission to modernize outdated
banking systems and bridge global financial divides, Farnam leads
DevPay’s expansion across Türkiye and Iran, empowering users with
secure, AI-driven, and globally connected financial tools.

At just 17 years old, Farnam combines deep technical insight with
bold strategic thinking. He has successfully navigated complex regulatory environments, developed scalable digital infrastructure, and built cross-national partnerships to deliver real-world financial solutions under sanctions-sensitive conditions. Farnam's leadership is grounded in purpose: enabling individuals and businesses in emerging economies to access world-class financial services with fairness, transparency, and innovation.

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Founder

DevPay Türkiye

Feb 2024 - Present

As the Founder of DevPay Türkiye, I lead the creation and growth of a next-generation fintech platform that empowers users across Türkiye, Iran, and the broader Middle East with secure, AI-driven financial services. I built DevPay to modernize fragmented banking systems and enable global payment access under complex regulatory environments. My responsibilities span product vision, regulatory strategy, cross-border compliance (including OFAC/FATF alignment), strategic partnerships, and technological infrastructure. DevPay supports features like multi-currency wallets, tap-to-pay, Mastercard/Visa issuance, AI budgeting, and legal onboarding for sanctioned markets. I also lead policy engagement with regional governments to ensure sustainable, legal financial inclusion.

Research And Development Intern

Shibrah Tadbir

Jun 2024 - Aug 2025

Worked as an on-site intern at Shibrah Tadbir, a leading engineering and industrial management firm based in Tabriz. Contributed to strategic research, planning, and implementation of operational improvements across key departments. Participated in technical evaluations and supported process optimization initiatives in line with the company’s industrial automation and project management goals. Gained hands-on experience in cross-functional coordination, internal reporting, and documentation. Delivered a final project analysis on [insert a brief phrase about the key project or topic you focused on, e.g., "supply chain inefficiencies" or "digital transformation readiness"], providing actionable insights to senior management.

Accountant

Karun Airlines

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

Worked as a Research and Development intern at Karun Airlines for two months, contributing to data analysis, operational efficiency studies, and financial reporting support. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate current workflows and identify areas for process improvement. Assisted in preparing research documentation and proposals for internal innovation initiatives, with a focus on cost optimization and service enhancement strategies within the aviation sector.

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