Inspiration Valley - Arjuna Del Toso 28/05/24

For the upcoming webinar in collaboration with Silicon Valley Study Tour, INNOVIT - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub, ITA - Italian Trade Agency and Silicon Valley Fellowship, Arjuna will share his experience as Director Software Engineering @ Confirm.

Arjuna obtained his MSC in Information Technology in 2008 from the University of Udine. He specialized at the Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Dublin in 2011, attended Harvard Business School in 2017, Y Combinator (Startup School) in 2019, and completed studies at Stanford Continuing Studies in 2020.

In the last decade, Arjuna has worked in startups and big tech companies like Facebook, Instagram, Evensi, and TikTok, building and managing teams while structuring operations and company culture. His career highlights the importance of seizing global opportunities and continuous learning.

Arjuna completed his MSc in Udine, Italy, and began his professional journey working as an IT consultant for regional companies. He then advanced to a research position, receiving an Assegno di Ricerca at the Artificial Intelligence Lab at the University of Udine.

In Ireland, Arjuna became the first hire at a startup, showcasing his ability to contribute to emerging companies. He subsequently joined Facebook, further specializing in his field at Dun Laoghaire.

Arjuna's career in the USA included working at Facebook in Silicon Valley and Instagram. He pursued continuing studies at Harvard and Stanford universities, enhancing his expertise. His journey continued with a role at TikTok in Los Angeles, and he later moved to New York, becoming the first hire at Confirm.

Find out more about Arijuna's journey during the webinar on May 28th.