About us
We do things differently…
Learn more about the company and the world-class team behind The Alchemy Group.
Nice to meet you
Our mission is to make your company more efficient and more profitable.
Alchemy Group is a technology company that builds infrastructure for your organization. Businesses of every size partner with us to solve thorny business problems and increase productivity.
Our story
Crafting Custom Software Solutions for 25 Years
As a boutique shop, we’ve built tailored solutions for a select group of clients, delivering remarkable results.
Welcome to The Alchemy Group, your trusted partner in custom software development. Based in Southern California, we have been creating innovative software solutions for businesses of all sizes for over 25 years. Since our founding, we have consistently delivered powerful, clean software tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients across many industries.
We specialize in creating software that is not only powerful but also user-friendly. Our solutions feature elegant, intuitive interfaces designed to streamline and automate your workflow. We pride ourselves on our ability to customize software to fit seamlessly into the way you do business, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
We excel in solving complex problems and integrating advanced technologies into our clients’ systems. Our experience includes implementing unique solutions like floor plan diagramming, complex estimating and scheduling, real-time field service, and more – ensuring your business operates smoothly and efficiently.
With a proven track record of delivering customized software solutions, The Alchemy Group is dedicated to helping your business grow. Our comprehensive training and support ensure that you can fully leverage the power of our software to achieve your goals.
The Alchemy Group is a Claris Platinum Partner, and AG president Bob Shockey serves on the Advisory Board for FileMaker Developers in Southern California (FMDiSC) a respected FileMaker developer group numbering over 250 members.
We’re proud of our success stories
Case studies from some of our amazing customers.
Custom Project Estimating Software For American Plumbing
DocuSign Integration For Home Design Business
Automated Medical Waste Pickup Scheduling System for Dental Supply Company
Reverse Scheduler for Custom Manufacturing Company
Time Tracking Accuracy Report for Art Studio
Mobile Patient Care Solution for Humanitarian Mission in Jamaica
Custom Manufacturing System for Creative Costuming and Designs
OUR TEAM
Meet us
Our philosophy is simple — hire a team of diverse, passionate people and foster a culture that empowers you to do your best work. Just as we are a unique group of problem solvers, we are strongly committed to supporting the individuality of our clients – through human-centric design, long-lasting relationships, and our personal touch.
Bob Shockey
President
Bob has lived in Southern California for over 30 years. He graduated from Otis Art Institute in 1986, and worked in the publishing and visual effects fields for the next 15 years, where he learned many useful design and technical skills. He started writing FileMaker databases in 1991. Bob quickly fell in love with the power and elegance of FileMaker database programming, and used his development skills to increasingly greater effect over the years. In 1999, Bob started Shockey Solutions (later renamed to The Alchemy Group) to give his passion full attention, and he has never looked back.
Bob Shockey has spoken many times, at the FileMaker Developer Conference in San Diego, San Antonio, and Miami Beach; at Pause on Error in Portland; and at FMDiSC on a wide range of topics, including customer support, interface design, and scheduling in FileMaker; he currently serves as a member of the FMDiSC Advisory Board. He has also written for FileMaker Advisor Magazine, and was awarded the top prize in FileMaker Inc.’s 2004 DevCon Solution Contest. He is a FileMaker Certified Developer.
Bob is married and has a beautiful daughter, who has him wrapped around her little finger. He studies Rock and Blues history as well as following contemporary music, plays drums, is proficient in several martial arts, and is a professionally trained artist.
Mark Kimbrell
Director of Development
Mark is a valuable member of the Alchemy team. As an avid technology enthusiast, Mark’s interest in all things programming led him first to freelance Filemaker development while pursuing his CS degree. Now a full-time coder, he has settled into Filemaker’s streamlined development process while remaining an enthusiastic student of programming and various other forms of geekery. He is a FileMaker Certified Developer.
Mark maintains balance in his life by pursuing the glory of Rock & Roll. He does this from behind the drum kit with several Eastside Los Angeles bands.
Gary Davis
Developer
Amanda Tovar
QC Tester
Amanda has lived in Southern California for over 25 years. Amanda loves spending time with her family and their two crazy Australian Cattle Dogs, Rey and Nissa. She works with a local animal rescue in her spare time and loves game nights with her friends and family. She is a FileMaker 16 Certified Developer and is actively continuing her education with FileMaker products.
Gabriel Arreola
Developer
Gabriel also enjoys artistic outlets such as illustration and graphic design. In his spare time you can find him designing and creating comics, logo designs, and silk screened t-shirts.