Built on Experience, Focused on Practical Solutions.

The experience behind the work

Before starting Tigasoft, I worked on software across banking and systems integration, publishing, hospitality websites, learning platforms, and custom business applications. That experience shapes how I approach every new problem: understand the workflow first, then build only what helps.

My work has ranged from maintaining and modernizing existing systems to building new applications using technologies suited to each business and its requirements. I believe useful software starts with clear requirements, realistic scope, and an understanding of the people using it.

Independent by design

Tigasoft is a founder-led consultancy. Learn more about John Cosio, the independent software consultant behind the company. Clients work directly with the person planning and building the solution, whether the goal is to validate an MVP, improve a legacy system, or connect existing tools.

Development philosophy: Low friction, easy to use

I believe complexity should earn its place. Software should make things easier, not create more obstacles. When possible, I prefer experiences that work directly in a browser, without an app to install or an account to create just to get started.

That preference comes from my own frustrations with unnecessary registrations, intrusive ads, and free tiers that are barely usable without upgrading. Tigasoft's free applications aim to be genuinely useful without those barriers. That doesn't mean every solution must be free, web-based, or account-free: authentication, native apps, and paid services make sense when they serve a real need.

Independent advice, not just implementation

Clients hire me to understand the problem, challenge assumptions, and recommend a practical way forward—not simply to build whatever was first requested. Sometimes that means explaining why a feature is unnecessary, why an existing tool is enough, or why a simpler approach would work better. I would rather have an honest conversation early than deliver the wrong solution well.

Business development and client relations

For project inquiries and client coordination, I work with Ram, who handles business development, meetings, and follow-ups. I join conversations when technical planning and implementation decisions are needed. You can reach us through the Contact page.

References to previous professional experience describe work completed through prior employers or contracting arrangements, not Tigasoft client engagements.