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.”
Power Plaform
Dynamics 365
Custom Development
Office 365
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.
Adam Lepley
Founder • Architect • Dev Coordinator • Pianist
My Story
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.
My Skills Focus
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00: Mar ’21
Erik Wilson
CMS / CRM Consultant • Office Manager • Percussionist
My Story
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.
My Skills Focus
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01: Apr ’21
Vincent Mackay
Lead Developer • Trainer • Guitarist
My Story
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.
My Skills Focus
# / Joined
03: Aug ’22
Tom Malmborg
Technical Project Manager • Developer • Pun Master
My Story
I embarked on my tech odyssey at six, crafting a knock-knock joke program with my dad, marking a fun start to a journey through coding, game development, and beyond. My passion for programming continued through high school, where I developed several games in Visual Basic. After serving in the Army as a communication systems specialist, I ventured into the app world, releasing games for iOS on the App Store. Following a stint at Amazon as a mobile app developer, I joined Empath Design. Here, as a technical project manager, I blend my diverse background with a passion for steering projects to success, seasoned with a healthy dose of puns. It’s been a fulfilling journey of turning curiosity into creation, one line of code at a time.
My Skills Focus
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04: Nov ’22
Patrick Mackay
Data Analyst • Developer • Technologist
My Story
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.
My Skills Focus
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05: May ’23
Zamia Torres
Business Analyst • CMS / CRM Consultant • Cross Stitch Extraordinaire
My Story
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.
My Skills Focus
# / Joined
06: Nov ’23
Christopher Sandova-Terry
Junior Developer | Competitive Gamer
My Story
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.
My Skills Focus
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07: Nov’23
Coming Soon…
Intern Developer | Dreamer
My Story
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My Skills Focus
# / Joined / Planned
08: Nov’24
Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin
