Billy Bastardi

Billy Bastardi is a seasoned software engineering professional with extensive experience in leadership and product development. Currently serving as Principal Software Engineer at adonis since April 2024, Billy previously co-founded Fanzoo, holding the title of Co-Founder and CTO from April 2023 to May 2025. At Yext, Billy spent over a decade advancing from Senior Software Engineer to Director of Software Engineering, where contributions included the successful launch and scaling of the Search product, significantly enhancing the company's revenue and customer engagement. Earlier roles at Mavis Tire and WesTech Solutions, LLC involved front-end engineering and web development leadership. Billy holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Iona University and an Associate's degree in Computer Science from SUNY Westchester Community College.