About Me
I'm John Cosio , an Independent Software Consultant behind Tigasoft I.T. Solutions.
I help businesses turn unclear ideas into practical software solutions by understanding the problem first, simplifying what matters, and building software that creates real value.
With over 15 years of experience building software, I've worked with startups, SMEs, and established businesses to improve workflows, validate ideas, and deliver practical solutions—not just more software.
How I Work
Every business is different. My goal isn't to sell software—it's to help you find the right solution for your business.
Sometimes that's a custom application. Sometimes it's improving an existing system. Sometimes it's simplifying the process before writing a single line of code.
Software Discovery
Every successful project starts with understanding the problem.
I work with businesses to identify opportunities, simplify workflows, and define practical solutions before development begins.
MVP Development
Once the direction is clear, I build practical software that helps businesses validate ideas, improve operations, and gather real-world feedback quickly.
Continuous Improvement
Software shouldn't stop evolving after launch.
I help businesses improve existing systems, automate repetitive work, and add features as their needs grow.
Selected Work
Every project is different, but they all have one thing in common: helping businesses simplify complex operations through practical software solutions.
Business Operations Dashboards
Designed custom dashboards that matched each business's unique workflow, helping managers centralize operations, monitor performance, and reduce manual work.
AI Booking Assistant
Reduced manual appointment handling by allowing customers to book services through WhatsApp while keeping staff in control of the final confirmation.
Learning Platforms
Built online learning and certification platforms that helped organizations deliver courses, assessments, and professional training.
Reservation & Booking Systems
Simplified reservations and appointment scheduling through custom booking systems that reduced manual coordination and improved customer experience.
Business Process Automation
Automated repetitive business processes by replacing spreadsheets, manual approvals, and disconnected workflows with software tailored to each organization.
Legacy System Modernization
Modernized existing software by improving architecture, simplifying workflows, and helping businesses evolve without rebuilding everything from scratch.
Independent products
Products built by Tigasoft
Small, focused software products designed around real problems.
ReplyToChat
Managed AI messaging for customer inquiries and practical business workflows.
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Qard Codes
Free digital business cards designed to be easy to create and share.
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Sun Goals
A mobile-first feeding tracker for families and caregivers.
View project →FuelTracker
A straightforward weekly answer to: magtataas ba?
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TigaEvents
Events and sports experiences, including tools for organized play.
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TigaKyu
Open Play queue management to help organizers keep games moving.
View project →Client projects
Selected client websites
Practical websites delivered for real businesses. Explore the project pages for more detail.
Ways to Work Together
Every business starts in a different place.
Whether you're exploring a new idea, improving an existing system, or planning a larger software project, we'll find an approach that fits your goals.
Discovery Session
₱3,000
Perfect for discussing new software ideas, reviewing existing systems, or getting a second opinion before investing in development.
- ✓ 1-hour consultation
- ✓ Requirements review
- ✓ Practical recommendations
- ✓ Clear next steps
MVP Development
Custom Quote
When you're ready to move beyond ideas, I'll help turn them into a working product that can be tested with real users and improved through continuous feedback.
- ✓ Custom project scope
- ✓ Practical MVP development
- ✓ Iterative improvements
- ✓ Built around your business goals
Long-Term Partnership
Custom Quote
Software evolves with your business.
I continue working with clients to improve systems,
automate workflows, and provide technical guidance as new needs arise.
- ✓ Ongoing improvements
- ✓ Feature enhancements
- ✓ Technical consulting
- ✓ Long-term software partner
Client Feedback
Every project is different, but the goal is always the same: delivering practical solutions while making the entire process simple and enjoyable.
"Very reliable and efficient! Super dali pa kausap."
Jobelle Co Lim-Ramos
Alora Travel and Tours
Shared publicly after the successful launch of their new website.
Labs and Experiments
Not everything I build needs to become a product. Some projects exist simply to explore an idea, learn something new, or enjoy the process of building.
Current experiment · Browser game
Hoppy Coin
Arcade mechanics, leaderboards, and player progression.
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Turn-Based Battle Experiment
Archived experiment · HTML / CSS / JavaScript
Turn-Based Battle Experiment
Classic handheld-inspired turn-based combat built with limited tools.
Read the story →Archived experiment · Microservices
Prankenstein
A prank-sharing concept stitched together from different technologies.
Explore experiment →Archived prototype · Flutter / Express / QR
Labandera
Laundry-shop order tracking and QR experiments.
Explore experiment →Archived experiment · Docker / ClassicPress
CPDock
A few commands to get a ClassicPress development environment running.
Explore experiment →Technical exploration · CI/CD / DevOps
Deployment Automation Experiments
The deployment experiments that shaped how I ship software today.
Explore experiment →Some experiments are archived or no longer maintained. They are shared as a record of ideas explored and things learned.
Have an idea or a system that needs work?
Let's talk through the problem and find an approach that makes sense for your business.
Start a conversation