The Prolifics Innovation Center reflects our culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. It empowers both our employees and clients to explore future competencies and emerging technologies across applications and platforms. In this blog, we provide insights into the Innovation Center and hear firsthand from three Prolifians about their experiences.
What is the Prolifics Innovation Center?
The Prolifics Innovation Center is not a physical space but a virtual hub for global collaborative innovation. It was established as part of a strategic redesign of Prolifics’ business model to make innovation a core organizational competency.
Core Tenets of the Innovation Center
- Design Thinking: Challenge assumptions and explore new perspectives to solve the right problems.
- New Technology: Leverage cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative solutions.
- Sandbox Creativity: Build, test, and experiment in a safe, value-generating environment.
- Co-Creation: Collaborate with clients to create solutions that are meaningful and forward-looking.
Leadership and Approach
Greg Hodgkinson, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Prolifics, leads the Innovation Center. Greg co-founded the UK-based SOA platform company 7irene, acquired by Prolifics in 2007. A recognized thought leader, Greg has been named an “IBM Champion” for seven consecutive years and has contributed to publications on SOA software solutions and agile testing.
Greg applies an iterative, agile methodology in Innovation Center projects using a sprint → showcase → evaluate → repeat cycle, ensuring continuous improvement and value creation across all initiatives.
What Prolifians Say About the Innovation Center
Harald Smith – Solution Architect, Northeast US
Harald, a member of the Information Management practice, focuses on application modernization, data governance, and data privacy. With over 20 years of experience in data management, Harald finds the Innovation Center aligns perfectly with his expertise.
“The Innovation Center encourages communication, curiosity, and diversity of thought. There’s no right or wrong answer, just unique perspectives that help create more effective solutions.”
For Harald, innovation is a mindset rather than a function: companies without an innovation center may lack cross-fertilization of ideas, limiting their growth potential. The Innovation Center enables collaboration across disciplines, sparking new ideas and breakthroughs.
Rahul Sahay – Associate Data Architect, Hyderabad, India
Rahul’s passion for AI and machine learning drew him to Prolifics. He quickly engaged with the Innovation Center by volunteering to contribute to key projects.
“Innovation is everywhere in the Center, but its value is maximized only when integrated end-to-end. The Center allows us to identify opportunities and build solutions that add measurable value.”
Rahul highlights that working in the Innovation Center fosters hands-on experience with emerging technologies, encouraging employees to take ownership and explore creative solutions.
Why the Innovation Center Matters
The Innovation Center ensures that Prolifics remains at the forefront of technological advancements. By combining expertise, collaboration, and client co-creation, it delivers solutions that are not only innovative but also practical and scalable. Key benefits include:
- Driving business value through technology-led innovation
- Enhancing employee skill development and career growth
- Fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across global teams
- Accelerating adoption of emerging technologies like AI/ML, cloud, and automation
Working at Prolifics: Opportunities for Growth and Learning
With over 40 years of experience supporting diverse industries, Prolifics empowers 3,000+ customers worldwide through customized, end-to-end technology solutions. As a mid-sized company with 1,500 global employees, Prolifics offers:
- A collaborative, mentorship-focused environment
- Career growth opportunities across emerging technologies
- Exposure to cutting-edge projects in AI, cloud, data engineering, and more
The Innovation Center exemplifies how Prolifics invests in the future of technology and talent, ensuring employees and clients alike benefit from a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
