About Diagonally

The human intellect
behind modern intelligence.

Founded at the intersection of cognitive psychology, linguistics, and high-performance engineering, we design scalable SaaS, PaaS, and bespoke AI platforms that operate with empathy, speed, and uncompromising rigor.

Our Philosophy

Bending light, finding paths.

Standard development agencies build by the book. We refract complex architectural challenges to discover the optimal diagonal route — balancing efficiency, ethics, and human experience.

The Diagonal Principle

In mathematics and strategy, the diagonal path is always shorter. We cut across bureaucratic and technical silos, connecting executive intent directly to high-performing production software.

Bending Light to Find Paths

Like light refracted through a prism to reveal hidden spectra, we dissect multi-faceted business challenges to uncover the optimal, elegant path forward where others see only noise.

Deliberately Human

While others race toward unvetted automation, our engineers use AI as a high-leverage tool, never as a replacement for human judgment, taste, and rigorous engineering review.

Leadership

Meet the Founders.

The minds engineering your platforms, leading technical strategy, and safeguarding your code.

AI & Humanities

Natalia Melkowska Di Maio-Zaffino

CEO & Co-Founder

Academic Pedigree

BA Language & Culture (Anthropology, Literature, Philosophy, History)

MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence

With a rich interdisciplinary background spanning anthropology, culture, and high-level AI research, Natalia brings a uniquely humanistic lens to computational systems. She specializes in large language models (LLMs), machine learning architectures, financial modeling, and predictive analytics — ensuring AI systems solve real problems with moral clarity and technical precision.

Core Expertise
Machine LearningLLMs & Generative AIData AnalyticsFinancial ModelingInterdisciplinary StrategyEthical AI Governance
Psychology & Systems Architecture

Ali Harati

CTO & Co-Founder

Academic Pedigree

BA Psychology (Cognitive Systems & Behavioral Dynamics)

MSc Computer Science

Combining deep cognitive psychology with full-stack systems engineering, Ali designs software that feels intuitive because it mirrors how human cognition operates. With extensive experience in database architecture, mobile and web applications, HR, and go-to-market mechanics, he builds resilient infrastructure engineered for long-term scale.

Core Expertise
Database ArchitectureFull-Stack DevelopmentUser Psychology & UXCloud InfrastructureSystem ScalabilityTechnical Governance
Our Synthesis

Why this combination wins.

Most engineering outfits lack humanistic intuition. Most creative studios lack systems depth. Diagonally unites both under one roof.

Humanities & Linguistics

Semantic Depth

Language and cultural context inform how our models interpret intent, nuance, and domain-specific knowledge.

Cognitive Psychology

Intuitive Systems

Understanding mental models, cognitive load, and human decision-making makes our platforms frictionless to use.

Rigorous Computer Science

Scalable Foundations

Battle-tested architecture, rock-solid database schemas, high-throughput APIs, and enterprise security.

Ready to take the diagonal path?

Whether you need our CTO on Demand, platform development, or technical rescue, our founders are ready to advise.