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Tampa, Florida

Stop Renting the Software Your Business Runs On

We build custom platforms that replace costly third-party tools, so you keep the margin, own the roadmap, and still ship at startup speed.

How we work

Replace the platform. Keep the operation running.

A small senior team, a designated contact, and a replacement you own — without turning off the system you run today.

You own the code

We build the software for you to own, including the source. You are not locked into a vendor roadmap or a fee on every transaction.

The legacy system keeps running

We build alongside what you already use and can keep data flowing to both the old platform and the new one. You cut over when you are ready.

One contact, biweekly touch bases

You work with one designated contact. The engineers building the system stay directly involved, and we meet every two weeks to review progress and reset priorities.

Complex replacements in about 6–8 months

Timeline depends on integrations and complexity. We have completed replacements of complex systems in 6–8 months.

Flexible, often monthly pricing

We will find a structure that fits the project. Many clients prefer a monthly contract rather than a rigid fixed bid.

You're never locked in

You own the source from day one. Repos and infrastructure accounts are in your name, and every build ships with handoff docs.

What we replace

Replace the platforms you're renting.

If you pay per seat, per transaction, or for features you don't use, and the tool runs a core part of your business, it's a candidate.

Services

Small Team, Big Experience.

Meet Riff, a skilled, versatile, collaborative team with a deep technology background, based in the US.

Mobile Apps
Mobile Apps

Native or cross-platform, we have over a decade of experience launching apps.

Full-stack Applications
Full-stack Applications

Mobile, web, and backend and cloud native solutions — high-performance, scalable, and crafted for a brilliant user experience.

Cloud Migrations
Cloud Migrations

Move your infrastructure to the cloud — we'll get to know your data and systems and design the most effective plan for your business.

Integrations
Integrations

Whether it's AI, payment platforms, or ERP, we have the expertise to manage your integration needs.

Architecture
Architecture

Get your products off to the right start with our Architecture and System Design services.

Automation
Automation

From CI/CD to Automated UI Testing, we'll automate the pain points for business processes.

Competency

Skills that Deliver

Mobile Stack
Mobile Stack

Deep experience in mobile tech, native iOS & Android development, and cross-platform technologies. From Objective-C and Swift, to TypeScript and React Native with Expo.

API Design & Development
API Design & Development

Expertise in building reliable, scalable APIs using Node.js, Go, Python, and Relational or NoSQL DBs. From REST to GraphQL, we design APIs that are clean, efficient, and easy to maintain—deployed across cloud platforms, containers, and traditional infrastructure.

DevOps
DevOps

Expertise in DevOps best practices, containerization, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform & CloudFormation), automation, CI/CD pipelines, and more.

AI Tooling & Integrations
AI Tooling & Integrations

From integrating with OpenAI APIs to training models on private data, we create tailored solutions that fit seamlessly into your existing systems and workflows.

Web Platforms
Web Platforms

Build your next-gen website with Next.js and React, or go cross-platform with React Native Web. We focus on performance and SEO.

Payment & Platform Integrations
Payment & Platform Integrations

Experienced in integrating with Stripe, PayPal, Plaid, and other major platforms. We build seamless payment flows, subscription systems, and third-party service connections using GraphQL/REST APIs and secure webhooks.

Recent replacement: raffle platform

A raffle operator was paying a percentage of every jackpot to a third-party platform. We built them their own. See how ownership changed the economics.

Reputation

What our clients say

“Shawn has been a valued partner for us for the last two years. He was instrumental in leading the initial development of our customer-facing mobile application and his breadth of experience and thoughtful suggestions helped us avoid many potholes.”

About

FAQs

What would it cost to own the platform you rent?

A free 30-minute software cost review with Shawn. Bring this year's software bill — no pitch deck required.

we build with

Bitrise

Bitrise

iOS

iOS

Android

Android

react-native

react-native

node.js

node.js

AWS

AWS

OpenAI

OpenAI

Expo

Expo

GitHub

GitHub

Kubernetes

Kubernetes

TypeScript

TypeScript

Golang

Golang

Swift

Swift

SQL

SQL

DataDog

DataDog