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 (Full Stack)

Advita Ortho

Dec 2025 - Present

  • Owned end-to-end design and delivery of a full-stack multiplatform ERP built from scratch (iOS, Android, Web) processing $200M+ in annual transactions
  • Engineered a mobile scanner with on-device ML inference, real-time frame processing, and spatial correspondence tracking that accelerated inventory field audits by 20%, eliminating dedicated hardware costs
  • Architected an agentic system routing natural language to business actions — report generation, billing, scheduling, leads, and product inquiries — using reusable tool abstractions (fine-tuned LLM, RAG, text-to-SQL, LangChain, CrewAI)
  • Implemented billing automation that reduced errors by 60% and entry time by 70% on 60,000+ orders
  • Drove cross-functional alignment across 5 teams (engineering, design, operations, QA) through design reviews, written specs, and technical interviews for junior and senior engineering hires
  • Advita Ortho

    Software Engineer (Full Stack)

    Advita Ortho

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2025

  • Built iOS surgeon discussion forum adopted by 300+ surgeons with real-time updates and threaded conversations after salvaging a fractured contractor handoff
  • Owned the Bluetooth sensor connectivity layer for an iOS patient recovery application — initial pairing, disconnection persistence, and reliable data streaming
  • Established CI/CD pipelines for web, iOS, and Android across multiple environments, cutting release friction and enabling fast, reliable deploys
  • Automated restock approval workflows in response to an FDA recall, modeling demand planning logic around production disruptions and shipping a patient-facing serial-number lookup app end-to-end
  • Built a calendar intelligence pipeline parsing third-party calendars to extract and structure surgery scheduling data, enabling automated demand forecasting and eliminating manual entry from 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