Author

Jon Higginbotham

Jon Higginbotham is the Managing Partner of Paradigm, a boutique consulting firm based in San Diego that specializes in AI and low-code automation. As a Mendix MVP and certified expert, he leads a focused team that helps businesses build custom applications and intelligent workflows in days or weeks rather than months.

Before founding Paradigm in 2024, Jon spent over five years at eXp Realty, progressing from Mendix Developer to Engineering Team Lead and Principal Software Engineer. Prior to that, he served as Information Systems Manager at Latitude Wines Inc, where he developed an award-nominated ERP system that fully automated wine and liquor importing operations.

Jon's approach to technology consulting is grounded in honesty and pragmatism—he believes in recommending the right tool for the right job rather than pushing a single solution. His philosophy centers on the power of small, focused teams to create outsized impact, combining cutting-edge AI tools with low-code platforms and real engineering experience. Recently, he's been actively building with tools like Lovable, accumulating over 2,500 commits in six months, and continues to advocate for rapid development approaches that deliver tangible results without traditional consulting overhead.