About Tor Miller

AI Innovation Lead at Student First LLC, transforming how teams build with AI. My mission is to utilize AI as a force multiplier for people and systems, enabling teams to perform at previously unattainable levels.

Professional Journey

Student First LLC - AI Innovation Lead | Architecture & Enablement (2025-Present)

My mission is to utilize AI as a force multiplier for people and systems. I focus on leveraging AI tools and capabilities to enable developers, product teams, and operators to perform at levels that were previously unattainable—reducing cognitive load, accelerating decision-making, and expanding what small teams can accomplish.

A core part of this work is bringing powerful, modern capabilities into legacy and mission-critical software environments. Rather than replacing existing systems, I focus on transforming them—introducing AI in ways that unlock new value, extend platform lifecycles, and change how entire industries operate.

Over the long term, my goal is to reshape how people interact with software and computers themselves—moving from rigid, tool-driven workflows to more natural, adaptive, and intelligent systems that work with people, not against them.

I lead this work by building platforms, setting technical direction, and enabling teams to innovate safely and at scale—so innovation compounds rather than fragments.

Bizly - Chief Technology Officer (2016-2025)

As CTO and co-founder of Bizly, I led architecture, engineering strategy, and operational best practices for a growing SaaS platform in the complex events space. My role encompassed:

  • Leading architecture and engineering strategy for a growing technology company
  • Specializing in the Laravel stack, database design, and API infrastructure
  • Implementing DevOps automation and quality assurance processes
  • Working with board and executive team on proposals, ROI analyses, and vendor selection
  • Championing efficient outside partnerships and translation/localization tools

Core Expertise

AI Innovation & Enablement
AI Architecture
Legacy System Transformation
AI Platform Development
Agentic AI Development
Engineering Leadership
Product Strategy
Scalable Architecture
Laravel Development
API Infrastructure
Database Design

Personal Philosophy & Approach

My approach combines technical precision with strategic thinking, ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and maintainable. I believe in the power of clarity, resilience, and integration across all aspects of work and life.

Clarity

In communication, design, and systems architecture

Resilience

Building systems to withstand volatility

Integration

Unifying work, personal pursuits, and lifestyle

Personal Interests & Lifestyle

Outdoor & Recreational

Enjoys various outdoor activities and exploring the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley region. An avid skier in the winter, finding inspiration in the landscape and changing seasons.

Often exploring different areas and discovering new perspectives

Art & Creative Expression

Passionate about drawing and designing unique shapes, finding creative outlets in various mediums. Loves sharing artistic work and creative explorations on Instagram. Always down for karaoke and enjoys sharing voice publicly.

Creative projects and artistic experiments shared regularly

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