Drawing from a unique array of knowledge, skills, and experience — a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from UCLA, an AWS Machine Learning (Specialty) certification, an AWS Solutions Architect (Associate) certification, an AWS AI Practitioner certification, and a full-stack web development certificate — I build systems that solve real operational problems. My flagship project is an event-driven, serverless platform that digitizes a paper-based trucking operation end to end: drivers' handwritten tickets are scanned, run through an OCR and entity-extraction pipeline (OpenCV + Amazon Textract), validated, and turned into invoices automatically. I architected the whole system on AWS — Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS, EventBridge — with a React operations dashboard on top for real-time ticket review and invoicing. It's a real production system running a live business. More recently, I've moved into the data and evaluation side of AI. I'm a research contributor on a PhD-led study examining manufactured consensus in online attention markets — whether coordinated, inauthentic comment campaigns on YouTube can fake the appearance of agreement and measurably pull in real engagement. My role is the annotation and evaluation layer that makes the study's central finding credible: I was involved in labeling the golden dataset distinguishing coordinated from organic comment clusters, writing the annotation guidelines, running inter-annotator agreement, and reviewing LLM-generated classifications surfaced through a LangChain pipeline. Solving real-world problems, staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, and building a strong network are at the core of my career priorities.

Art Vardanian

Drawing from a unique array of knowledge, skills, and experience — a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from UCLA, an AWS Machine Learning (Specialty) certification, an AWS Solutions Architect (Associate) certification, an AWS AI Practitioner certification, and a full-stack web development certificate — I build systems that solve real operational problems. My flagship project is an event-driven, serverless platform that digitizes a paper-based trucking operation end to end: drivers' handwritten tickets are scanned, run through an OCR and entity-extraction pipeline (OpenCV + Amazon Textract), validated, and turned into invoices automatically. I architected the whole system on AWS — Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS, EventBridge — with a React operations dashboard on top for real-time ticket review and invoicing. It's a real production system running a live business. More recently, I've moved into the data and evaluation side of AI. I'm a research contributor on a PhD-led study examining manufactured consensus in online attention markets — whether coordinated, inauthentic comment campaigns on YouTube can fake the appearance of agreement and measurably pull in real engagement. My role is the annotation and evaluation layer that makes the study's central finding credible: I was involved in labeling the golden dataset distinguishing coordinated from organic comment clusters, writing the annotation guidelines, running inter-annotator agreement, and reviewing LLM-generated classifications surfaced through a LangChain pipeline. Solving real-world problems, staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, and building a strong network are at the core of my career priorities.

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Drawing from a unique array of knowledge, skills, and experience — a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from UCLA, an AWS Machine Learning (Specialty) certification, an AWS Solutions Architect (Associate) certification, an AWS AI Practitioner certification, and a full-stack web development certificate — I build systems that solve real operational problems.

My flagship project is an event-driven, serverless platform that digitizes a paper-based trucking operation end to end: drivers’ handwritten tickets are scanned, run through an OCR and entity-extraction pipeline (OpenCV + Amazon Textract), validated, and turned into invoices automatically. I architected the whole system on AWS — Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS, EventBridge — with a React operations dashboard on top for real-time ticket review and invoicing. It’s a real production system running a live business.

More recently, I’ve moved into the data and evaluation side of AI. I’m a research contributor on a PhD-led study examining manufactured consensus in online attention markets — whether coordinated, inauthentic comment campaigns on YouTube can fake the appearance of agreement and measurably pull in real engagement. My role is the annotation and evaluation layer that makes the study’s central finding credible: I was involved in labeling the golden dataset distinguishing coordinated from organic comment clusters, writing the annotation guidelines, running inter-annotator agreement, and reviewing LLM-generated classifications surfaced through a LangChain pipeline.

Solving real-world problems, staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, and building a strong network are at the core of my career priorities.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Artomatiq
February 1, 2024 - Present
Restaurant Tech Manager at Ararat17
February 26, 2022 - July 30, 2025
Leveraged technology to optimize iPad ordering, electronic inventory, and POS integration resulting in a 10% monthly cost reduction. Managed and synchronized integrated audio systems and kitchen display networks to ensure operational efficiency. Authored official menu and business card designs, ran social media and targeted ads to enhance brand awareness. Ensured compliance with health and food safety regulations.
Operations & Technology Manager at Carolina's Courier Services
March 1, 2022 - Present
Developed an AWS-based ticket-processing pipeline to digitize paper-based driver workflows and streamline invoice generation; created the company’s first customer-facing website to improve digital presence; designed Google Sheets / Apps Script systems for bookkeeping, financial tracking, and IRS reporting; managed day-to-day operations including dispatch, payroll, invoicing, and financial oversight for active trucking crews.
Restaurant Tech Manager at Ararat
March 17, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Leveraged technology to optimize iPad ordering, electronic inventory and POS integration; built and managed a kitchen display system for synchronization and operational efficiency in a fast-paced restaurant environment; authored official menu and business card designs and managed social media, including targeted Facebook ads; ensured adherence to Health Department mandates and enforced food safety protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
August 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2021
Full Stack Web Development Certification at Bloom Tech (formerly Lambda School)
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2024

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
AWS Certified AI Practitioner – Foundational
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services