Human-Centered Software Consulting

We build tools for
humans, by humans

We transform processes through software that enhances - not replaces - the capabilities of its users. We partner with organizations that prioritize people over profit.

What is empathic design?

"The foundation of empathic design is observation and the goal to identify latent customer needs in order to create products that the customers don't even know they desire, or, in some cases, solutions that customers have difficulty envisioning due to lack of familiarity with the possibilities offered by new technologies or because they are locked in a specific mindset."
— wikipedia.org
Our Philosophy

Who Are We?

We transform processes through software. We craft software to enhance—not replace—the capabilities of its users. Our philosophy centers on doing more with less, and choosing the right tool for the job. We partner with consulting agencies that prioritize people over profit to build solutions that endure. We are simply humans building tools for other humans.

Empathy First

Every solution starts with understanding people — their challenges, workflows, and aspirations.

Right Tool, Right Job

We choose technologies based on what serves the project best — not what's trendy.

People Over Profit

We partner with organizations that share our belief: solutions should serve people, not the other way around.

What We Do

The Tech We Play With

From low-code platforms to custom enterprise solutions, we bring deep expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond.

Microsoft technology partner
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Copilot for o365

AI-powered productivity built directly into your favourite Office 365 apps.

Empower your productivity suite with tailored AI that streamlines your daily tasks, summarizes communications, and automates workflow directly in your favourite Office 365 apps.

Business Outcomes

  • Summarize emails, meetings, and documents in seconds
  • Automate repetitive tasks and workflows within familiar apps
  • Generate content and insights with contextual AI assistance
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GitHub Copilot

Supercharge development with contextual AI built into your coding workflow.

Supercharge your development workflows with contextual code suggestions, documentation, and automation—all seamlessly integrated into your existing repository and coding platforms.

Business Outcomes

  • Accelerate feature development with intelligent code suggestions
  • Auto-generate documentation and tests to improve code quality
  • Reduce context-switching with AI embedded directly in your IDE
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Power Platform

Collection of low-code tools to rapidly build unique user experiences.

Microsoft Power Platform empowers organizations to analyze data, automate processes, and build custom apps with minimal code. We help you leverage Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents to accelerate digital transformation.

Business Outcomes

  • Rapid prototyping and deployment of business applications
  • Automated workflows that eliminate manual data entry
  • Interactive dashboards for real-time decision making
Power Apps Power Automate Power BI Power Virtual Agents Dataverse
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Dynamics 365

Robust platform to store your organizational data and manage processes.

Dynamics 365 brings together CRM and ERP capabilities in a unified platform. We implement, customize, and optimize Dynamics 365 to align with your business processes — from sales and customer service to finance and operations.

Business Outcomes

  • Centralized customer data for better relationship management
  • Streamlined operations with integrated business processes
  • Scalable platform that grows with your organization
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Custom Development

Custom UI, Integrations… Bring It On! We ❤️ .NET, React, Blazor and Azure.

When off-the-shelf solutions fall short, we build custom. Our development team crafts tailored applications, integrations, and user interfaces that solve specific business challenges — with clean architecture and maintainability at the core.

Business Outcomes

  • Purpose-built applications that fit your exact workflow
  • Seamless integrations between disparate systems
  • Modern, responsive user interfaces your team loves using
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Office 365

SharePoint, Teams, Viva… oh my! We'll help you make the most of these amazing suites of tools.

Microsoft 365 is more than email and documents. We help organizations unlock the full potential of SharePoint, Teams, Viva, and the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem — improving collaboration, knowledge management, and employee experience.

Business Outcomes

  • Modern intranet and knowledge management with SharePoint
  • Enhanced team collaboration through Teams customization
  • Improved employee engagement with Viva integrations
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Integrations & Automation

We connect your systems and automate repetitive processes so your team can focus on work that matters. From API integrations to complex workflow automation, we build bridges between your tools.

UI/UX & Empathic Design

Great software starts with understanding users. We apply empathic design principles to create intuitive interfaces that people genuinely enjoy using — reducing training time and increasing adoption.

Our People

Meet the Band of Creatives

A diverse team of problem solvers, builders, and creative thinkers who bring heart and craft to every project.

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#00 · Joined Mar '21

Adam Lepley

Founder • Architect • Dev Coordinator • Pianist

A call center manager turned software architect and development coordinator. I possess a broad breadth of development experience, with an empathetic eye towards intuitive user interface design. I currently lead a team of creative problem solvers and focus on matching amazing talent with challenging projects.

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#01 · Joined Apr '21

Erik Wilson

CMS / CRM Consultant • Office Manager • Percussionist

From my early days immersed in video games to pursuing my love for music history with a Bachelor's degree, I've always been drawn to diverse experiences. After honing my skills as a professional beverage director with a certification in the Cicerone program, I cultivated an appreciation for detail and customer satisfaction. I've now transitioned into the dynamic world of consulting on Microsoft O365's many possibilities.

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#03 · Joined Aug '22

Vincent Mackay

Lead Developer • Trainer • Guitarist

Avid chess player / puzzle solver turned software developer to satiate my need for working in the abstract. Always seeking discovery of new challenging problems and paradigms.

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#05 · Joined May '23

Patrick Mackay

Data Analyst • Developer • Technologist

An avid tech nerd with a healthy knowledge base of relational databasing, object oriented programming, and computer hardware. I got into tech as means to play games, this has since inverted itself and games are now a means to explore tech. Happy to help, eager to learn.

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#06 · Joined Nov '23

Zamia Torres

Project Manager • CMS / CRM Consultant • Cross Stitch Extraordinaire

Finance and system admin expert, specializing in vendor management. Ventured into coding and currently pursuing Microsoft Dynamics certifications. Eager to contribute my diverse skills to Empath Design and embrace career growth with enthusiasm.

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#07 · Joined Nov '23

Christopher Sandova-Terry

Junior Developer | Competitive Gamer

I enjoy coding for several reasons. Firstly, coding allows me to express my creativity and turn abstract ideas into functional software. Solving problems and seeing my work come to life is incredibly satisfying. Additionally, coding provides endless opportunities for learning and growth. Technology is always evolving, so there's always something new to explore. The challenges keep me engaged and motivated as I strive to improve my skills. Collaborating with others in the coding community is also exciting and fulfilling. Coding brings together my love for creativity, logical thinking, and continuous learning, making it a truly enjoyable pursuit.

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Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin

We are located in the heart of the city, only a few blocks from Lake Michigan, and proud to call Kenosha our home.

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Wanna Say Hey? 👋

We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have a project in mind or just want to connect, drop us a line.