Founder-led software and automation for operators, founders, and teams outgrowing manual work
I work directly with nonprofits, property management companies, and growing SMBs to turn slow, repetitive workflows into reliable software systems you can actually use.
What you get in the strategy call
- A clear map of your biggest workflow bottlenecks
- Practical recommendations you can act on immediately
- A scoped next-step plan with timeline and budget range
You've outgrown the off-the-shelf tools and they're holding your business back.
Custom-built software fits your workflow — not the other way around.
Your team is wasting hours on manual processes, spreadsheets, and disconnected systems.
Purpose-built tools automate the repetitive work and keep everything in one place.
Big agencies quote six figures and take six months. You need a partner, not a vendor.
Direct access to the engineer building your product. Fixed pricing. No layers of management.
What We Build
Most clients start with one painful workflow, then expand from there.
AI Automation Systems
We replace repetitive admin work like follow-ups, status reporting, and handoffs with dependable workflows. Start with one process and expand once the first win is working.
Scoped per project
Talk through your workflow →SaaS Products
When off-the-shelf tools cannot handle your process, we build the product around your actual operations. You get a clean MVP first, then staged improvements based on usage.
Scoped per project
Talk through your product idea →Custom Software
Internal tools, client portals, and operational systems built around how you already work. No handoffs, no account managers, direct communication throughout delivery.
Scoped per project
Book a strategy call →How it works
Three steps from first conversation to launched product.
Discovery Call
30 minutes (free)
We talk about your problem, your goals, and whether we're a fit. No pitch, no pressure. Just a straight conversation.
Proposal
Within 48 hours
You get a clear scope, timeline, and fixed price. No hourly billing, no scope creep, no surprises.
Build + Launch
You own it completely
We build iteratively with your feedback, launch when it's ready, and support it as long as you need.
What We're Building
Real projects. Real results.
Condo Compass
Board empowerment dashboard for Alberta condo corporations
Condo boards operate in a black hole between monthly meetings — no visibility into budgets, no tracking of vendor follow-through, no way to know if deadlines are being met until something breaks. Condo Compass changes that.
Built on React, TypeScript, and Supabase with a Claude-powered AI assistant (Compy) that remembers context across meetings and answers questions about bylaws, financials, and operations in real time.
Features
- Budget health monitoring
- Contract and renewal tracking with automated alerts
- Document management
- Interactive dashboard
- AI assistant
Tech
React/Vite · TypeScript · Supabase (Postgres, Auth, Storage, Edge Functions) · Claude API
Status
In pilot with a 150-unit Edmonton condo corporation
ArtSpace
Full-stack management platform for an Edmonton arts nonprofit
Arts Habitat Edmonton was running their entire artist membership and space application process on paper. We built ArtSpace — a complete digital platform that replaced manual workflows with an automated, role-based system serving both artists and administrators.
Artists apply for studio and exhibition spaces across five Edmonton locations, submit portfolios, track application status in real time, and manage their memberships. Administrators review applications with a full workflow system, manage email templates with dynamic token replacement, run dashboard analytics, and handle bulk operations.
Features
- Secure authentication with role-based access
- Multi-location space applications
- Membership system with portfolio integration
- Automated email notifications
- Admin dashboard with analytics
- File uploads, search and filtering, export functionality
Tech
React 18/TypeScript · Vite · Tailwind CSS · Supabase (PostgreSQL, Auth, Storage, Row Level Security, Real-time subscriptions) · Vitest
Client
Arts Habitat Edmonton
Arts Habitat Edmonton — Venue Finder
AI-powered venue discovery platform for Edmonton's arts community
Artists in Edmonton struggle to find affordable, appropriate spaces for exhibitions, performances, and studio work. The Venue Finder solves this with searchable listings, map integration, and intelligent matching.
Features
- Venue search with filters (capacity, amenities, accessibility)
- Google Maps integration
- Submission pipeline for new venues
- Admin approval workflow
- Automated email notifications via Resend
Tech
Express/TypeScript backend · React/Vite frontend · Supabase · Google Maps API · Resend
Client
Arts Habitat Edmonton
About Alchemic Digital
Alchemic Digital is a software consultancy based in Edmonton, Alberta. We build AI-powered applications and automation systems for clients who want results fast — not timelines, not committees, not quarterly roadmaps.
Alexander Da Costa, Founder
I bridge business and technology. My background spans software engineering (BSc, Western Governors University), finance and business (BBA, NAIT; CFA Level 1), and 4+ years as president of a 150-unit condo corporation where I learned firsthand how badly most organizations need better tooling.
I bring engineering depth with a strong understanding of business operations. I map how work actually moves through your organization, identify bottlenecks, and design software and automation that improve process flow, reduce waste, and make day-to-day execution more reliable.
Credentials
Pricing
Clear scope first, fixed pricing second. No hourly billing surprises.
Most engagements start with a focused automation or software sprint. After a strategy call, you get a proposal with scope, timeline, and a fixed price before any work begins.
Best fit
- Individuals or teams losing time to repetitive manual processes
- Owners who can make decisions quickly
- Projects that can start with a focused first milestone
Website projects typically start at $3,000 for a focused marketing site. Final pricing depends on scope, pages, integrations, and content support.
Have an idea or a process that is slowing you down?
Send a note or book a strategy call. You will get a clear, practical response.
Or reach out directly
Proudly based in Edmonton, Alberta. Typical response time: within 1 business day.
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