Asela Rodrigo is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Prolojik, a pioneering company at the forefront of smart lighting and building control solutions. A self-described “technocrat at heart” with an engineering background from MK Electric and Echelon Corporation, Asela launched Prolojik in 2002 to address complex technical inefficiencies in real estate. Under his vision, the company has driven major advancements in open-source building data systems, integrating DALI protocols and inventing cutting-edge network topologies like the UK’s largest DC Lighting and smart sensor layouts. He is widely recognized for his industry thought leadership, particularly around circular lighting, sustainability, and post-pandemic space optimization using predictive IoT spatial intelligence. An avid adventurer, Asela translates the meticulous discipline of his high-altitude mountaineering expeditions directly into his strategic business operations, continually pushing the boundaries of smart, resilient, and eco-conscious urban architecture.
