Daniel Torzala

Phoenix, AZ

danieltorzala@gmail.com 217.722.2567

LinkedIn · amdgsystems.com · onsemi.com · emilyhelps.ie

Summary

AI Solutions Architect and entrepreneur with over five years of experience in software development. At onsemi, I specialize in cloud-based AI solutions—leading teams to build and scale AI applications and embed AI into mission-critical systems (Sales, NPD). As Tech Lead at AMDG Systems / AMDG Technologies, I deliver full-stack web apps, digital transformation, and custom software for fintech, medical EMR, and membership organizations. Strong in cloud deployment, model inference, and enterprise AI enablement, plus hands-on experience running a consulting practice and shipping products for clients.

Technical Skills

AI: LLM application patterns, vector databases, RAG, multimodal AI models, enterprise AI integration
Cloud & DevOps: Azure, AWS, Terraform, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, IaC
Development: Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, SQL, RESTful APIs, custom scripts, RPA tools
Security: Encryption, HIPAA compliance, secure data transfer
Systems: Debian/Ubuntu Linux, Windows, macOS

Professional Experience

Tech Lead / Co-Architect

AMDG Systems / AMDG Technologies Ongoing

Deliver web apps, AI business solutions, and digital transformation (fintech, medical EMR, membership systems)
Led digital transformation for Knights of St. Columbanus: custom membership management, integrated accounting (Stripe, QuickBooks), Wix-based site and shop
Built full-featured TAMP agency web application for report and statistical generation for custom SMAs

AI Solutions Architect

onsemi Phoenix, AZ Feb 2021 – Present

Lead contractors to design, develop, and scale AI solutions using cloud-based platforms
Architect AI-powered applications integrating multimodal models for Sales and NPD (New Product Development) teams
Implement monitoring and testing for robustness and reliability of AI applications
Collaborate with business leaders to build ground-up apps and APIs using LLMs to solve business problems
Manage GitLab pipelines and integrations with AI and data services

Software Engineer – Data Platform

Team Select Home Care Phoenix, AZ May 2019 – Feb 2021

Engineered web application to streamline cross-division client management, integrating data from multiple EMRs
Built centralized EMR consolidating three systems; automated data validation, boosting billing efficiency by 30%
Integrated third-party APIs and developed reporting systems, reducing manual data handling
Contributed to compliance and security initiatives (database integrity, application security)

Application Developer – Autonomous Vehicle

Cruise (General Motors) Tempe, AZ Sept 2017 – Aug 2019

Developed and tested UI tools for autonomous vehicle customer support
Built tools for quality improvement and supported new feature beta testing
Created vetting application to streamline the interview process

Education

Arizona State University — Bachelor of Software Engineering
South Mountain Community College — Associate of Science
St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary — Associate of Philosophy

Leadership & Affiliations

Our Lady of Sorrows Academy, Phoenix, AZ — STEM Program Educator (Aug 2019 – Present). Designed and taught coding and software development for middle and high school students (Java, Python, OS concepts, web design).