Armando Belardo
About Armando Belardo
Armando Belardo is an engineer currently working at Fern (YC W23) in Brooklyn, New York, since 2024. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held positions at companies such as Google, Palantir Technologies, and ElevenLabs.
Work at Fern
Armando Belardo currently holds a position in Engineering at Fern, a company that participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2023 batch. He has been with Fern for 7 months, contributing his engineering expertise from Brooklyn, New York. His role involves applying his technical skills to support the company's objectives and initiatives.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Fern, Armando Belardo accumulated significant experience in various engineering roles. He worked at Palantir Technologies as a Forward Deployed Engineer and Technical Lead from 2018 to 2021. His responsibilities included leading technical projects for Palantir USG. He also held positions at Google as a Software Engineer Intern and Engineering Practicum Intern in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Additionally, he briefly worked at ElevenLabs in 2023.
Teaching Experience at Colgate University
Armando Belardo served as a Computer Science Teaching Assistant at Colgate University from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he supported faculty in delivering computer science courses, assisting students with their learning and understanding of complex concepts in the field.
Education and Academic Achievements
Armando Belardo earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with High Honors and Mathematics from Colgate University. His studies spanned from 2014 to 2018, providing him with a solid foundation in computer science principles and mathematical concepts, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Role at Florence
From 2021 to 2023, Armando Belardo was part of the founding staff at Florence, where he served as a Full-Stack Engineer and Vice President of Client Engineering. His work involved developing and implementing engineering solutions to enhance client services and operational efficiency.