Texas Hill Country sunset over Boerne

Who We Are

For the sun wranglers...the field hands of the energy transition.

Our Mission

Fix faster. Prevent smarter. Profit from uptime.

We’re building AI tools that put the power back in the hands of solar field technicians and O&M operators; not dashboards or distant data rooms. Every minute a site is down, clean power is lost. SkinnyCowboy.ai exists to make sure those minutes count for something...learning, prevention, and measurable value.

Our Origin

Born from the field, built for the frontier.

Why do the people who keep our solar farms running have the hardest time getting clear answers from their own data?

From that question came a vision...to build OpenRoper, a field-first AI ecosystem that speaks the language of operators, not engineers. We started by listening to real O&M technicians: the diagnosis delays, repeat truck rolls, offline capability, and endless reports. What we heard shaped everything that followed...from the OpenRoper FieldAssistant to Prevention Credits, a new economic lens for avoided downtime.

What We Build

AI that earns its keep.

The OpenRoper AI Strategy Ecosystem connects insight to impact... from Compass (strategic discovery) to Blueprint (ROI & KPI engineering), TrailMap (deployment), FieldAssistant (real-time operations), and Strategy Builder (governance & scalability). Every stage ties back to measurable business value...not just better predictions; better outcomes.

Our Philosophy

Grit. Clarity. Measurable impact.

  • Serve the people closest to the work.
  • Respect the realities of the field.
  • Prove its value in uptime, not PowerPoints.

And underneath it all, we’re building with a bigger purpose. This isn’t just another AI company; it’s a faith-driven mission; to serve with excellence, steward our talents well, and reflect God’s wisdom in the systems we build. Whether you run a multi-site solar fleet or service inverters in the heat of the day, we’re building this for you and with you.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”— Colossians 3:23

Where We’re Headed

Currently in pre-pilot validation.

We’re working with O&M operators to confirm the value fit of our first product; the OpenRoper FieldAssistant...before building the Minimum Lovable Product(MLP). You can follow our progress on the Our Journey → page.

Join the Ride

We’re looking for design-partner operators, mentors, and strategic advisors who believe the next leap in clean-energy operations starts with the people in the field.

Let’s build it together →

🇺🇸 Veteran Owned & Operated

Born in the Hill Country of Boerne, Texas, SkinnyCowboy.ai was built by a founder who listened first and led with purpose. As a U.S. Navy military veteran, he brings the same discipline, integrity, and servant-leadership values into every partnership and every line of code.

Mark Ivankovich

— Mark Ivankovich, Founder