Ed Zanelli, Tech Exec

I build AI and data systems that work in the real world

Technology executive, data architect, and hands-on founder with 30+ years building data platforms and production software. I help companies turn difficult ideas into useful, reliable systems.

30+ years

building data systems, from SQL and ETL to LLMs and avatars

Founder of SeniorMinder

a working conversational AI platform for seniors and their caregivers

One methodology, end to end

bringing the same discipline to design, development, and deployment

What I do

Applied AI systems

Conversational applications that combine LLMs, avatars, voice, business rules, application data, and safety controls.

Data platforms

Data architecture, pipelines, OLTP systems and data warehouses, integration, reliability, and modernization.

Technology leadership

Product and technical roadmaps, team assessment and skills development, architecture review, and execution recovery.

Selected work

Founder, pre-beta, in daily use

SeniorMinder

A conversational AI platform for seniors living at home: scheduled check-ins, reminders, TV and avatar interaction, voice analysis, caregiver alerts, monitoring, and self-healing on a small device.

seniorminder.com

Career path

Selected roles

  • Director of Data Engineering, Crux Informatics
  • Director of Data Engineering, Vital Data Technology
  • Data Architect, Airship
  • Data Architect, Citrix Online
  • Senior Data Engineer, Siebel Systems
  • Senior Development Manager, Oracle Corporation

Full resume

Live demonstration

Ask Ed

A voice and avatar application grounded in an approved knowledge base, in two languages, where you choose which LLM answers. Talk to it now.

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Working together

I am open to select consulting, fractional or full-time leadership, and hands-on architecture and build engagements, especially where AI and data meet.