Summary
Dan Orlando is a Senior Software Engineer with 15+ years building SaaS and enterprise systems, now focused on pioneering Generative AI and LLM applications in healthcare. He has architected and deployed enterprise-scale LLM platforms at WebMD/Internet Brands, including a Medscape conversational AI that outperformed a Microsoft Copilot–based solution and a large-scale vector ingestion pipeline for medical content. His background spans full-stack product delivery, cloud migrations, security/compliance (PCI, SOC II, ISO-9000) and infrastructure-as-code, backed by a B.S. in Computer Science and Mass Communications. Known for translating research-grade models into practical workflows, he pairs hands-on engineering with product-minded leadership and has repeatedly driven measurable business value—from multimillion-dollar cost savings to platforms projected to unlock $200M. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he also mentors engineers and has a long track record of writing and speaking on developer and cloud topics.
8 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Schaumburg High School
B.S. Computer Science and Mass Communications, B.S. Computer Science and Mass Communications at Illinois State University