How Easy Is It to Build a Data App with VDAB?
Building a data application is rarely as simple as it first appears. Before long, that “simple app” starts looking like a custom development project. You need a user interface, a connection to the data, a way to display records, a form to add data, backend logic, deployment, and testing. That is exactly the type of […]
How PR Reviews Shaped My Understanding of AI
I spent the first 8 years of my career in domains full of sensitive PII, PHI, and HIPAA regulations. In 2026 I was brought into a Xorbix team that had been deliberate in its AI adoption for years before my arrival. As I’ve worked to catch up with the rest of the team, some of the clearest lessons have come from our Pull Request (PR) review process.
Introducing VDAB, the Visual Data App Builder
For years, data teams have been asked to do more than just manage data. They build pipelines, clean data, create dashboards, support AI initiatives, answer business questions, and now they are also asked to build applications. That creates a real challenge. That is why we are introducing VDAB, the Visual Data App Builder.
DELETE Doesn’t Delete Data: Understanding DELETE, VACUUM, and Time Travel in Delta Lake
I spent the first 8 years of my career in domains full of sensitive PII, PHI, and HIPAA regulations. In 2026 I was brought into a Xorbix team that had been deliberate in its AI adoption for years before my arrival. As I’ve worked to catch up with the rest of the team, some of the clearest lessons have come from our Pull Request (PR) review process.
Building a Secure Foundation for Azure Databricks: Lessons from Designing a Secure Reference Architecture
In today’s digital environment, it’s no longer enough for businesses to simply have an app. Users want software available to them anytime, and anywhere. Whether that means using a phone while traveling, a tablet in the field, a desktop computer in the office, or a web browser at home. This shift has made cross-platform development […]
Building Once, Launching Everywhere: Why Flutter Is a Smart Choice for Cross-Platform Apps
In today’s digital environment, it’s no longer enough for businesses to simply have an app. Users want software available to them anytime, and anywhere. Whether that means using a phone while traveling, a tablet in the field, a desktop computer in the office, or a web browser at home. This shift has made cross-platform development […]
Software Vendor vs a Technology Partner
After building custom software for more than 30 years, I can tell you that most projects encounter detours along the way. Many have approached us with a well-defined project, a clear set of requirements, a budget, a deadline, and they need “someone to get that software built and launched… ASAP!” Choosing between a vendor and a technology […]
Data Engineering Panel – Wisconsin Databricks User Group
Advantages of N-Tier Architecture
Implementing a new software solution can be difficult to plan out and coordinate among your team. N‑Tier architecture (also called multi‑tier architecture) is a design approach that separates an application into distinct layers (“tiers”), where each tier has a clear responsibility and communicates with other tiers through well-defined interfaces.
We Don’t Just Hire Interns. We Build Engineers.
At Xorbix Technologies, we’ve always believed that great engineers aren’t only found, they’re developed. That’s the idea behind our Intern Mentorship Program, and it shapes everything from how we match interns with mentors to how we run our Friday afternoon syncs.