DiegoLaya

Throw me in. I'll figure it out.

5+
Years Experience
10+
Projects Built
3
Languages
Ideas

Over the past 5+ years I've built everything from AI-powered platforms and real-time inventory systems to apps that serve hundreds of people every day. I speak three languages (English, Spanish, and Italian) and I love working across teams and cultures to bring ideas to life.

Away from the screen, I paint, sculpt, and make music. I've always believed that software engineering is itself an art. The same eye for composition, the same obsession with getting the details right. The best code, like the best art, has an elegance you can feel even if you can't quite explain it.

Work Experience

Advita Ortho

Senior Software Engineer

Advita Ortho

Dec 2025 - Present

  • Designed and shipped a full-stack multiplatform (iOS, Android, Web) operations application with offline persistence and background syncing for environments with unreliable connectivity, serving 200+ employees daily
  • Engineered a mobile scanner with on-device ML inference, real-time frame processing, and spatial correspondence tracking that accelerated inventory field audits by 20%
  • Architected an agentic chatbot to turn natural language into business actions: report generation, billing, scheduling, leads, and product inquiries
  • Implemented billing automation that reduced errors by 60% and entry time by 70% on +60,000 orders
  • Lead feature collaboration and issue resolution between 5 cross-functional teams including engineering, design, operations, and QA
  • Facilitated sprint standups and conducted technical interviews for junior and senior positions
  • Advita Ortho

    Software Engineer

    Advita Ortho

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2025

  • Built iOS surgeon discussion forum adopted by 300+ surgeons with real-time updates and threaded conversations after salvaging fractured contractor handoff
  • Contributed to iOS patient recovery application with Bluetooth medical sensor integration and on-device health data persistence
  • Established CI/CD pipelines for web, iOS, and Android releases across multiple environments; managed release scheduling and coordination
  • Automated restock approval workflows in response to FDA recall, modeling demand planning logic to manage production disruptions and deployed a patient-facing recall serial number lookup application
  • Integrated third-party calendar parsing to auto-extract surgery details, improving demand forecasts and operational planning
  • Education

    University of Florida

    University of Florida

    2019 - 2021

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    Apple Platforms

    SwiftSwiftUIRxSwiftCoreBluetoothLive ActivitiesApp IntentsShare ExtensionsXCode

    Frontend Skills

    React NativeReactNext.jsViteHTML/CSSFigma

    Backend Skills

    Node.jsTypeScriptPythonSQLREST APIsSequelizeRedisSupabase

    AI Skills

    Claude CodeOpenAI APIPerplexity APILangGraphLangChainCrewAIMCP ServerRAGFine-tuningText-to-SQL

    DevOps Skills

    AzureAWSDockerGitHub

    Other Skills

    English (Native)Spanish (Native)Italian (Fluent)
    Diego Laya

    Leader. Reliable. Innovative.

    What People Say

    It has been an absolute pleasure and honor to work with Diego. He is probably one of the best hires I've ever made and am so grateful and appreciate all he has done and contributed to the company. Diego continues to impress every time he can.

    Stacey Fedorka

    Chief Technology Officer

    I've had the honor of working with Diego at Advita Ortho. Under his leadership, he consistently guided and mentored me with his diverse technical and management skills. He has a clear vision for building reliable, high-quality software and is meticulous in how he designs and plans the system for easy collaboration. What I appreciated most was his willingness to mentor and give constructive feedback on assigned tasks. Diego would be a great manager and technical leader for any team.

    Benjamin Afrasah

    Senior Software Engineer

    Having collaborated with Diego for several years, I've seen firsthand that he is the rare developer who speaks the language of design fluently. He is a creative catalyst who doesn't just execute code; he challenges the status quo and brings fresh, innovative ideas to every brainstorm. Diego possesses a keen eye for modern, clean interfaces, and together we've elevated our projects to new heights of both functionality and style. He has been instrumental in streamlining our Figma-to-UI workflow and maintained our suite of in-house mobile apps, managing the full lifecycle through the Apple and Google Play stores. Without his high-level technical skill set and collaborative spirit, my designs would not be able to come to life in the way they do. He is an exceptional programmer, a visionary collaborator, and an invaluable asset to any team.

    Jenna Spencer

    Senior Digital Designer

    I continue to be impressed with Diego and how he is responding to all of our needs. He also seems to be working literally around the clock. He was messaging late Friday night, Sunday night and again last night. And it's people like Diego that will get us through chaos. I literally couldn't do my job without him. Huge kudos and appreciation to Diego.

    Jen Boch

    Senior Manager, Global Field Inventory

    Diego was the person I leaned on most during my CS degree at UF. He had a natural ability to break down complex topics and make them click. He pushed me to write cleaner code and think more critically about design decisions, which shaped how I approach engineering to this day.

    Juan Rodriguez

    Software Engineer, Microsoft

    I had the pleasure of working with Diego on an iOS project, and I could confidently recommend him. He was a highly collaborative and professional teammate—goal-driven, proactive, and dependable. Diego consistently took ownership, followed through on commitments, and maintained a high standard of quality and responsibility in everything he delivered. Technology was never a problem for him—he adapted quickly and handled new technical challenges with ease. He also contributed positively to team dynamics through clear communication and a genuinely supportive attitude. I would absolutely welcome the chance to work with him again and recommend him to any team looking for a strong iOS engineer and great overall colleague.

    Goran Obarcanin

    Senior iOS Engineer

    Projects

    Toi Studios

    Independent App Studio