About Tiger Element
An independent software studio in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas.
What we focus on
Tiger Element helps companies get more from their engineering teams, through AI-assisted development, fractional engineering leadership, and apps and custom software.
We bring more than a decade of software engineering experience on products used by millions of people. We also build products of our own, starting with TomoTrail, an app for learning Japanese.
Rich Whybrew
Founder and Principal
Rich has more than a decade of experience in software engineering, most recently as Senior Director of Software Engineering at Age of Learning.
He has built and scaled engineering organizations, including nearshore teams, and led engineering teams through the move to AI-assisted development. He leads every Tiger Element engagement personally.
How we work
Senior-led work
Every engagement is led by senior engineering leadership, with no hand-off to junior staff after the sale.
AI where it helps
We use AI tools where they make work faster and better, and measure the results so you can see the difference.
Built to hand off
Documentation, process and hiring come with the work, so your team can run it without us.
Plain answers
Clear scope, clear prices and honest advice, including when you don't need us.
Have a team or product in mind?
Start with a free 30-minute call to talk through what you need.