Felipe Monsalve
About Felipe Monsalve
Felipe Monsalve is a Co-Founder of Palomma, a company focused on payment infrastructure solutions for the Latin American market. He has a background in software engineering and research, with experience at notable organizations such as MIT CSAIL, Bloomberg LP, and Instagram.
Work at Palomma
Felipe Monsalve serves as Co-Founder at Palomma, a company that focuses on developing payment infrastructure solutions tailored for the Latin American market through API technology. He has been with Palomma since 2023, contributing to the company's mission and participating in the Y Combinator Winter 2023 batch. His role involves leveraging his technical expertise to enhance payment solutions that cater to the specific needs of the region.
Education and Expertise
Felipe Monsalve studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he earned both a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Science. His academic journey spanned from 2016 to 2023, during which he developed a strong foundation in computer science principles and engineering practices. This educational background supports his work in software engineering and payment infrastructure development.
Professional Background
Felipe has a diverse professional background in software engineering, having worked at several notable companies. His experience includes roles at Instagram, Facebook, and Bloomberg LP, where he contributed to various software projects. He also worked at Apollo GraphQL and Cobre, gaining experience in different aspects of software development. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) for eight months.
Previous Work Experience
Felipe's previous work experience includes positions as a Software Engineer at TownSq and Intergrupo, as well as roles at major tech companies like Facebook and Instagram. His tenure at these organizations varied from one to five months, allowing him to acquire a breadth of knowledge in software development and engineering practices across different environments.