- Start with clear outcomes and realistic iteration milestones.
- Design typed interfaces early so UI and API evolve safely together.
- Prioritize testability, observability, and clean handoff documentation.
- Keep delivery lean: ship value quickly, then harden with evidence.

Engineering-first
execution.
Montgomery Labs is my software studio. I build practical, dependable systems that balance delivery speed with long-term maintainability.
I'm Tahir Montgomery, founder of Montgomery Labs. I build web applications of every shape and size, design and integrate APIs, and bring AI into products in clever, practical ways. With 5+ years across both freelancing and full-time engineering, my work spans real-time voice agents to desktop applications for wildlife conservation.
"Build software that teams trust in production."
Stable under pressure, understandable to future contributors, and aligned with business outcomes from day one.
Specialization
Product Engineering
End-to-end delivery for production-grade web applications with strong UX, accessibility, and maintainable architecture.
API & Platform
Typed backend services, integrations, and deployment pipelines designed for reliability, observability, and iteration speed.
AI Enablement
Practical LLM features including retrieval workflows, assistants, and internal automation that reduce repetitive work.
Technical Leadership
Architecture planning, implementation strategy, and developer enablement for teams shipping under real deadlines.
Education
University of South Florida
B.S. in Computer Science
- Tampa, FL
- Graduated Cum Laude (3.5 GPA)