About FARO
A focused software company serving government agencies with purpose-built solutions.
Our Story
Founded in 2007, FARO started as a technology partner connecting government customers to better choices in modernization. Over the years, we evolved from consulting into a dedicated software publisher, building proprietary cloud-native platforms purpose-built for the public sector. In 2024, the consulting and resale business became Warbird Solutions, allowing FARO to focus entirely on software innovation.
Founded
Established as a technology consulting firm serving government agencies in California.
Mike Primavera Joins
Mike Primavera joins as a leader bringing extensive government-sector experience. He is the longest-tenured employee at FARO.
Software Development Begins
Began building proprietary software solutions for recurring government IT challenges.
Software-First Pivot
Transitioned to a focused software company model, investing in cloud-native and AI-enabled platforms.
Brand Separation
Consulting and resale business becomes Warbird Solutions. FARO becomes a standalone software publisher.
Industry Recognition
Named Top Government Cloud Service Company by Government CIO Outlook.
Leadership
Mike Primavera
President of Operations
The longest-tenured employee at FARO, Mike joined in 2008 bringing extensive government-sector leadership experience.
Guided FARO's transition from consulting to a software-first model, overseeing the development of 12 enterprise products now serving agencies nationwide.
Under his leadership, FARO was selected as Top Government Cloud Service Company in 2025 by Government CIO Outlook.
What We Stand For
Core values that drive every product decision.
Mission Alignment
Every product we build is designed for the specific complexities of government operations.
Security First
FedRAMP-ready, NIST-aligned architecture with compliance built into every solution.
Innovation
AI-enabled features, modern cloud infrastructure, and continuous product improvement.
Community
Active supporters of Girl Scouts, food banks, veteran programs, and children's health initiatives.
Community & Government Engagement
California CIO Academy
Annual sponsor of the California CIO Academy, investing in the development of public sector technology leaders.
Cybersecurity Conferences
Active participation in cybersecurity conferences nationwide, from Washington DC to Hawaii, advancing government security posture.
Community Support
Committed supporters of Girl Scouts of America, food banks, veteran programs, and children's health initiatives.
The Lighthouse Heritage
"FARO" means lighthouse in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. To honor this namesake, every FARO product is named after a famous lighthouse from around the world -- from Sambro (the oldest surviving lighthouse in North America) to Hercules (an ancient Roman lighthouse and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain).
Just as lighthouses guide ships through uncertain waters, FARO's solutions guide government agencies through complex digital transformation -- providing clarity, reliability, and safe passage.
Explore our lighthouse-named products