Alchemy Technologies Ltd

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Zahab

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are building tech to help students build long term memory of scriptures. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alchemy Technologies Ltd to accomplish?

• To implement design thinking
• To build strong UX Foundations
• To make the app intuitive
• To implement cross platform MVP

SOLUTION

How did you find Alchemy Technologies Ltd?

Referral

Why did you select Alchemy Technologies Ltd over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Alchemy Technologies Ltd were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

A comprehensive scope analysis of The Hifz App:

A Quran memorization application focused on structured learning through flashcard-based lessons, repetition tracking, and progress monitoring.

Key Deliverables:

1. Learning System: 
   • Flashcard-based lessons (1-3 ayahs per card)
   • Course hierarchy: Courses → Chapters → Lessons
   • Custom course creation capability
   • 40-repetition counter per lesson
   • Audio playback loop functionality
   • Recitation recording and feedback system
2. Progress Tracking:
   
   
   • Visual progress indicators
   • Lesson status tracking
   • Chapter completion monitoring
   • Goal achievement tracking
   • Performance analytics
3. User Interface:
   
   
   • Home dashboard
   • Chapter/lesson navigation
   • Lesson interface with Tasbih counter
   • Audio controls
   • Recitation feedback display
   • Progress visualization
   • Course selection menu
4. Technical Features:
   
   
   • Audio processing for recitation comparison
   • Text comparison algorithm for accuracy checking
   • User progress data management
   • Notification system for reminders
   • Multi-language support (Arabic/transliteration)
5. Content Management:
   
   
   • Structured Quran content organization
   • Audio recordings database
   • Progress data storage
   • User preferences management
   • Course customization options

The app emphasizes efficient memorization through systematic repetition, clear progress tracking, and motivational features to maintain user engagement.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Alchemy's execution of our Quran memorization app demonstrated exceptional development efficiency. The team delivered version 1.0 within six months, achieving 95% test coverage and meeting accessibility requirements.

They successfully launched on both iOS and Android platforms while ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. Their ongoing development maintains high quality standards - bug resolution averages 24 hours with a 2-hour support response time. 

Each sprint continues to have clear deliverables backed by detailed documentation and weekly progress updates. The project has now evolved beyond v1, with Alchemy continuing to enhance features and optimize performance.

Their methodical approach enables smooth development cycles and predictable delivery schedules, making them an ideal long-term technical partner for complex, evolving projects.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Alchemy's project management was highly structured and responsive. The team met all v1 milestones within the 6-month timeline through well-organized 2-week sprints. Each sprint began with clear deliverables and ended with thorough documentation.

Daily standups kept development transparent, while weekly progress reports provided detailed metrics on completed tasks, upcoming work, and any potential bottlenecks. Their agile workflow allowed quick pivots when requirements changed.

Communication was exceptional - responses to queries came within 2 hours, and their project management tool gave real-time visibility into development status. Critical issues were addressed within 24 hours.

Key strengths:

• Accurate sprint planning and delivery
• Detailed progress tracking
• Quick issue resolution
• Clear documentation
• Regular stakeholder updates

Post v1 launch, they've maintained this efficiency while adding new features and optimizations. Their systematic approach to project management has made them a reliable long-term development partner.

What was your primary form of communication with Alchemy Technologies Ltd?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed me most about Alchemy was their design-first approach. Aman's design process merged Islamic calligraphy principles with modern UI elements, creating an interface that respects traditional Quran learning while remaining highly usable.

His collaboration with Adnan on user experience led to intuitive learning flows based on extensive testing with Quran teachers and students. The result balances sophistication for serious memorization with accessibility for beginners.

Mishal and Darshak's technical implementation maintained design fidelity across both iOS and Android, while Arpan's backend architecture ensured smooth performance of complex features like audio processing and real-time feedback.

What makes Alchemy unique is this seamless integration of design and development. Their team demonstrated that beautiful design and powerful functionality can coexist in educational technology.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Alchemy Technologies Ltd could have done differently?

Early in the project, sprint planning sometimes underestimated the complexity of audio processing features, leading to occasional timeline adjustments. While they managed these effectively, more detailed technical scoping could have helped.

Their documentation, while thorough, could benefit from better organization and searchability. A centralized knowledge base would improve efficiency.

These are minor points in an otherwise excellent delivery. Alchemy has already implemented improvements in both areas during our ongoing development phases.