Two founders. One philosophy.
Our storyThe Proda story began before Proda had a name. Carlos Maldonado started building a technology business from his Atlanta basement in the 1990s. In 2011, Marissa joined Carlos and together they created Proda Technology, combining Carlos's engineering foundation with Marissa's consulting perspective and a shared belief that technology companies could serve clients differently.
A basement in Atlanta
Engineer Carlos Maldonado starts building a technology business from his basement, serving Atlanta's residential and commercial space, one client, one fix, one relationship at a time. His early work includes healthcare and pediatric practices. These are the roots of what becomes Proda.
Proda Technology is founded
Marissa joins Carlos and together they create Proda Technology, pairing his engineering foundation with her consulting perspective. A shared philosophy takes hold: improve the dialog around technology. Business advisors first. Technology second.
Three Maldonados strong
Brother Danny joins the team, and the family affair grows, along with a reputation as a destination employer for engineers who care about the craft.
A home at Interstate North
Proda moves into a new office at Interstate North in Cobb County, and the whole team turns out for the ribbon cutting. It's the building Proda still calls home.
Recognized twice over
Cobb Chamber names Proda Woman-Owned Business of the Year and a Top 25 Small Business of the Year. Same year, same reason: devotion to clients. Proda would make the Top 25 again in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Top 25, again
The Cobb Chamber names Proda a Top 25 Small Business of the Year for the second year running.
Recognized nationally
CRN names Proda to its MSP 500, and Inc. Magazine lists Proda among its Best Workplaces, recognition for the culture that makes engineers want to stay.
Inc. 5000 honoree
Proda lands at No. 2,572 on the Inc. 5000 with 164% three-year growth, earned entirely by reputation, referral, and results. ChannelPro names Marissa a 2025 Partner in Excellence for making cybersecurity understandable to business leaders, and CRN adds her to its 2025 Women of the Channel. In December, the team cuts the ribbon on an expanded office at Interstate North to make room for the next chapter.
2026 Cobb Chamber Small Business of the Year
The Cobb Chamber names Proda its 2026 Small Business of the Year, the county's top small-business honor, and sends the team on to the state competition. The same summer, Proda makes the Inc. 5000 for the second year running at No. 2,463.
