Brilliant technology made possible by the brightest minds
Founded in 2020, Prolific is creating a new toolkit to control biology. While our technology is revolutionary, the thing we are most proud of is the people behind it. Our diverse team includes expertise across optogenetics, cell line development, synthetic biology, bioprocess development, engineering, business development, finance, operations, and more who shape our hard-working, kind culture. We pride ourselves in our collaborative, results-driven approach and are focused on delivering the best results for our customers.
Leadership
Deniz Kent, PhD
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Max Huisman, PhD
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder
Declan Jones, BS
Chief Data Officer & Co-Founder
Alex Toda, BS
Senior Director, Technical Operations
Christina Perry, MSA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Fiona Tokple, MS
Chief of Staff
George Hosegood, BS
Vice President, Operations & Strategy
Lily Paloma, MBA, PHR
Head of People
Nicki Briggs, MS, RDN
Vice President, Communications
Victor Jones, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer
Vidar van der Meijdan, MS
Vice President, Product
Team
Alexandra Fischer, PhD
Alyssa Cooper, MS, PMP
Amritha Menon, MS
Basanta Dahal, PhD
Baxter Eldridge, MS
Brandon Nguyen, MEng
Brenna Pleitner, PhD
Ed Aguilar, PhD
Emily Gale, PhD
Emily Hogan, BS
Eric Schulze, PhD
Ian Ronningen, PhD
Irfan Tahir, PhD
James Lawrence, BS
Jared Ellingsen, PhD
Jennifer Elias, BS
John Haliburton, PhD
John Resngit, BS
Katie Owings, PhD
Kiana Mohajeri, PhD
Madeleine Allen, BS, PMP
Makoto Lalwani, PhD
Mare Aquiningoc, BS
Matt Fay, BS
Maximilian Hörner, PhD
Monique Hooley, PhD
Nessa Morantte, BS
Nora Hany, BS
Noreen Wauford, PhD
Nur Guven
Pete Czerpak, MS
Rafael Daigle
Ryan Statz, BS
Sara Kemppainen, BS
Sasha Howes, MS
Seesha Takagishi, PhD
Shahram Misaghi, PhD
Taylor Hinsdale, PhD
Terra Garcia, BA
Will Paton, BS
Zack Harmer, PhD
