About
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Alchemy is an engineer-led AWS consultancy for growing product and IT teams. You get senior engineering, clear commercial terms, and delivery you can follow from first conversation through handoff.
Why we exist
Growing product and IT teams often need enterprise-grade AWS before a full internal cloud-ops bench is realistic. We close that gap with hands-on engineering and a partner model that keeps context with the same people throughout.
Where we work
We are based in Portland, Maine. Engagements are primarily remote, with on-site work when the project needs it. We schedule around US business hours so cutovers, incidents, and finance reviews stay practical.
How we partner
We complement internal engineers. The same people who join the first conversation stay on the work — so context stays with the delivery team.
Delivery principles
Prefer boring, operable architectures over novelty. Treat cost and security as design constraints. Say when not to build. Leave the environment understandable. Measure success by whether your team can run what we ship.
What we will do
- Tell you when a smaller scope — or no engagement — is the better path
- Put engineers on the first call and keep them on the delivery
- Document decisions, runbooks, and ownership before we step back
- Align AWS technical baselines to your compliance needs; formal certification stays with your assessor
Commercial clarity
- Written scope and cost range before billable build work begins
- Managed services documented so your team can inspect and operate what we run
- Discovery tied to decisions that change the architecture or plan
- Technical baselines that support your compliance program; formal certification stays with your assessor
Credentials
Delivery is led by AWS Certified Solutions Architects (Associate and Professional).
Want to see if we are a fit?