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Founded April 2007

Our Story18 Years of Innovation

From a small Atlanta startup to a trusted technology partner. This is the story of Elegant Software Solutions and our journey from custom software development to exploring the frontiers of Applied AI.

About ESS

A Message from Our Founder

"When I started ESS in 2007, I had a simple belief: businesses deserve technology partners who truly understand their challenges and are invested in their success. Not just vendors, but genuine partners."

"For 18 years, we've lived that belief. We've built custom applications that power businesses, modernized legacy systems that seemed impossible to update, and helped companies navigate every major technology shift."

"Today, as we explore Applied AI, we're approaching it with the same philosophy: honest partnership. We're not claiming to be AI experts overnight. We're learning, experimenting, and building these capabilities alongside our clients. Because that's what real partners do."

Tom Hundley
Founder & CEO

Our Foundation

1
25+ Years in Software
Tom's career began in 2000, bringing deep technical expertise
2
18 Years as ESS
Founded in 2007, delivering consistent excellence
3
100+ Projects Delivered
Successful implementations across industries
4
Applied AI Journey
Now exploring AI with the same dedication to excellence

Our Journey Through Time

From humble beginnings to exploring the future of technology

2007

The Beginning

Founded in April 2007 in Atlanta's thriving tech corridor, ESS started with a simple vision: deliver exceptional software solutions with the personal attention only a boutique firm can provide.

First custom application delivered
2010

Growing Expertise

Expanded our services to include system integration and data management, helping businesses connect their disparate systems.

10+ enterprise clients served
2015

Cloud Revolution

Embraced cloud technologies early, becoming experts in Azure and AWS migrations, helping clients modernize their infrastructure.

50+ successful cloud migrations
2020

Pandemic Pivot

Helped businesses rapidly adapt to remote work, building custom solutions for collaboration and digital transformation.

100% remote team success
2024

AI Journey Begins

Started exploring Applied AI, integrating tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude into our development workflow, learning alongside our clients.

AI Catalyst training launched
Today

Building the Future

Combining 18 years of software excellence with Applied AI exploration, helping businesses navigate technology transformation through honest partnership.

Learning & growing daily

Our Core Values

The principles that have guided us for 18 years and continue to shape our future

Integrity First

We're transparent about our capabilities and our learning journey. No inflated claims, just honest partnership.

Continuous Learning

Technology never stops evolving, and neither do we. We invest in learning new technologies and methodologies daily.

Client Partnership

Your success is our success. We work as an extension of your team, invested in your long-term growth.

Practical Innovation

We focus on solutions that work in the real world, not theoretical possibilities. Applied technology for actual business results.

Ready to Write the Next ChapterTogether?

Join us on our journey from software excellence to Applied AI innovation. Let's build something remarkable together.

18 years of proven excellence
100+ successful projects
Transparent AI learning journey
Your success is our mission