Practical Technology for Organizations Doing Meaningful Work.
TikALogik is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization using digital technology to preserve community knowledge, strengthen local connections, and build accessible systems for resilient communities.
Technology should support the mission, not become another burden.
We work with organizations that need capable, modern technology without the complexity and overhead of enterprise IT.
Our collaborative advisory combines systems architecture, documentation, and long-term capacity building so solutions remain useful, secure, and maintainable.
Useful Systems, Built Around Real Organizations
A broad spectrum of technical consulting, digital preservation, and automation services tailored to resource-conscious teams.
Digital Archiving & Cultural Preservation
Preserve physical and media collections and make them accessible through structured digitization workflows, metadata standards, OCR ingestion, and public or restricted access platforms.
- High-volume document & photograph digitization
- Structured metadata tagging & searchable catalogs
- Long-term digital preservation & backup integrity
Self-Hosted & Resilient Infrastructure
Practical hosting, collaborative document systems, privacy-first communications, and backup architectures designed around independence from expensive recurring SaaS subscriptions.
- Self-hosted cloud storage & team collaboration
- Data sovereignty, privacy & disaster recovery
- Cost-effective systems designed for smaller teams
Workflow Automation & Applied AI
Eliminate administrative overhead. We connect fragmented tools, automate reporting and intake processes, and deploy ethical AI assistants trained specifically on your organization's knowledge base.
- Internal knowledge-base AI assistants (RAG)
- Automated member intake & data synchronization
- Frictionless cross-platform workflow integrations
Grant Strategy & Technical Roadmapping
Turn ambitious technical ideas into well-defined, fundable grant applications. We assist with technical scoping, feasibility studies, realistic budget projections, and documentation for review boards.
- Technical proposal articulation & requirements definition
- Budgeting, milestone planning & risk assessment
- Post-award technical oversight and reporting metrics
Spatial Documentation & Aerial Field Surveys
Visual documentation using cameras, aerial drone photogrammetry, and 3D Gaussian Splatting for community landmarks, environmental projects, agricultural plots, and historical property preservation.
- High-resolution aerial surveys of land and assets
- Interactive 3D digital twins accessible in-browser
- Terrain & environmental documentation
Modern Web & Information Access
Fast, accessible, and easily maintainable web presences that allow community members, funders, and researchers to explore your work, collections, and mission without technical hurdles.
- Clear, accessible, mobile-first design
- Integrated search, digital archives & interactive media
- Straightforward publishing tools for non-technical staff
Projects Grounded in Real Needs
A look at technical implementations and archives built to preserve heritage and streamline access.
Large-Scale Physical Archive Digitization & Semantic AI Assistant
Architected an end-to-end digitization and retrieval ecosystem for an extensive historical and institutional document repository.
- High-throughput digitization and automated OCR pipeline preserving physical documents.
- Vector search database paired with an AI assistant for natural-language contextual discovery.
- Resilient self-hosted infrastructure ensuring permanent data ownership and zero recurring lock-in.
Lakeport Yacht Club Historical Digital Archive
A focused community project dedicated to preserving decades of regional maritime history, regatta logs, member collections, and historical photography from around Clear Lake.
- Digitizing fragile paper records and historical print archives.
- Designing searchable, public-facing digital collections with accessible metadata.
- Structured handoff enabling local volunteers to continue cataloging independently.
Galilee Lutheran Church Website & Community Portal
Designed and built an inviting, accessible web platform for Galilee Lutheran Church in Kelseyville (galileelutheran.org) — an initiative led by parishioner Lina Arlov to connect local members, share worship schedules, Bible study, and support community outreach across Clear Lake.
- Modern, accessible web presence designed for congregation members and visitors.
- Clear worship schedules, fellowship events, and community support resources.
- Initiative spearheaded by local parishioner Lina to strengthen community connection in Kelseyville.
Documenting Lake County: Video, Audio & Press
Live video recordings, investigative journalism coverage, and deep-dive conversational podcasts capturing community decision-making in Lake County.
Big Valley Area Council B.V.A.C. (09/09/26)
Live civic recording of the Big Valley Advisory Council meeting at Clear Lake Grange #680 in Kelseyville.
Big Valley Area Council Meeting — August 12, 2026
Civic public meeting of the Big Valley Area Council discussing regional community topics, local preservation, and community reports in Kelseyville.
Big Valley Council OKs bus stop in emergency, supports wetlands preservation
“After spirited debate regarding emergency protocols, the Big Valley Advisory Council approved transit adjustments next to Clear Lake Grange #680 while reaffirming community support for wetlands preservation.”
Innovation Dialogues & Field Recordings
All full audio recordings, community presentations, and digital preservation discussions are hosted in our dedicated podcast section with complete show notes, direct MP3 downloads, and streamable tracks.
Simple Process. Clear Handoff.
We believe in transparent collaboration, shared knowledge, and ethical stewardship.
Understand First
We take the time to understand your mission, your community, the people doing the day-to-day work, and the real-world constraints before proposing any technology.
Make It Sustainable
We create solutions that are understandable, resilient, and appropriate for your available resources — avoiding fragile dependencies and unnecessary software subscriptions.
Leave Things Better
We thoroughly document the system, train your team, and ensure you have full ownership of your data, infrastructure, and technical assets with zero vendor lock-in.
Have a project in mind — or a challenge you're still defining?
We welcome conversations before formal proposals. Whether you are preparing a grant application, exploring digital archives, or seeking to automate administrative workflows, we are glad to talk.
📍 Based in Kelseyville, CA 95451 • Collaborating regionally throughout Northern California and beyond.