Our Clients
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What we can do for you with database development and data engineering.
Your application is only as good as its data layer. We design normalized relational schemas, define entity relationships, and plan indexing strategies that keep your application fast as data volumes grow. From tables and views to stored procedures and functions, we build a secure, well-structured data layer with role-based access controls baked in. Whether you are building a new system from scratch or restructuring an existing database that has outgrown its original design, we get the data model right so everything built on top of it works reliably. Our SQL Server consulting practice covers schema design, query optimization, security hardening, and ongoing performance tuning for enterprise .NET applications.
Need to extract data from legacy systems, transform it into a usable format, and load it into SQL Server or a data warehouse? We build ETL pipelines using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Azure Data Factory. From nightly batch imports to near-real-time data flows between enterprise systems, we design pipelines that are reliable, auditable, and maintainable by your team after we hand them off.
Slow queries and database bottlenecks cost your users time and your business money. We analyze execution plans, review indexing strategies, implement columnstore indexes and table partitioning for high-volume workloads, and tune your SQL Server environment for the performance your application demands. We have optimized databases handling hundreds of trillions of rows for enterprise clients where every millisecond matters.
Moving from on-premises SQL Server to Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance? Upgrading from an older version of SQL Server? Consolidating databases after an acquisition? We plan and execute data migrations with minimal downtime, whether you are migrating SSIS packages to Azure Data Factory or moving an entire database platform to the cloud. We handle schema mapping, data validation, and cutover planning so your applications keep running while the data moves.
Your transactional database is optimized for running your application, not for running complex reports across years of historical data. We design and build data warehouses using dimensional modeling, star schemas, and the staging and transformation logic to populate them. Whether you need to consolidate data from multiple source systems or meet regulatory reporting requirements, the result is a purpose-built reporting database that gives your analysts fast access to the data they need without slowing down your production systems.
Once your data is organized and accessible, our team delivers dashboards and reports that turn it into actionable insight. Whether you need Power BI dashboards for executive decision-making, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reports embedded in your application, or custom data visualizations in your web app, we connect the reporting layer to the data layer so your business can make decisions based on what the numbers actually say. Our Power BI consulting services cover data model design, DAX measure development, dashboard layout, and report distribution. Whether you need a single executive dashboard or a full self-service BI environment built on SQL Server and Azure.
We working with our clients and appreciate the trust they put in us to deliver their mission-critical software solutions.
Read what one client said about working with us.
Joe is an outstanding developer and I have had the pleasure of working with him for the past two years.
His deep and thorough knowledge of DevOps practices and tools has greatly contributed to our team's success.
Joe is approachable, always willing to help and takes the time to assist others, ensuring that everyone on the team feels supported.
His ability to process complex thoughts and communicate them clearly is impressive. Joe was a tremendous asset to our team and any company would be lucky to have him.
Marjolein Wiegerinck
Product Owner, External Reporting
Rabobank
Common questions about SQL Server, ETL pipelines, and Azure database migrations
How do you optimize slow SQL Server queries?
We start with SQL Server performance tuning by analyzing execution plans to find missing indexes, table scans, and inefficient joins. From there we review indexing strategy, implement columnstore indexes or table partitioning where high volumes justify it, and rewrite the queries that consume the most resources. We have optimized SQL Server databases handling hundreds of trillions of rows for enterprise clients where every millisecond matters.
What is an ETL pipeline and when do I need one?
ETL stands for extract, transform, load: a pipeline that pulls data from one or more source systems, transforms it into a usable format, and loads it into a target database or data warehouse. You need an ETL pipeline when you have data in multiple systems that needs to be combined for reporting, when you need to migrate from a legacy system, or when downstream applications need clean and consistent data. Our database development services include ETL pipelines built with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Azure Data Factory.
Can you migrate our database from on-premise to Azure SQL?
Yes. We migrate databases from on-premise SQL Server to Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance with minimal downtime. Our approach includes a compatibility assessment, schema and data validation, a tested cutover plan, and rollback procedures. We have done this for clients with multi-terabyte databases and applications that cannot afford extended outages.
What is the difference between a transactional database and a data warehouse?
A transactional database is optimized for running your application: fast inserts, updates, and lookups by primary key. A data warehouse is optimized for analytical queries that scan years of historical data across many dimensions. Data warehouse development matters because running complex reports against your transactional database slows down your application, and the data model that works for transactions does not work well for analytics.
Selected client projects for organizations across Europe, the United States, and Canada
High-volume data transformations for regulatory reporting for the second largest bank in the Netherlands
Rabobank (Banking)
Custom Software Development Web App Development Database Development API Development and Integration Cloud Migration and Deployments Agile DevOps
Mobile-optimized, multi-tenant custom web app for ValueWest's flagship product, which county assessors use to manage residential and commercial real estate appraisal data.
ValueWest (Real Estate Appraisal Software)
Custom Software Development Web App Development Database Development Cloud Migration and Deployments Agile DevOps
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Volare Software
