Innovation Intersection and Scale Dei302

Title

AWS re:Invent 2022 - Innovation, intersection, and scale (DEI302)

Summary

  • Vipul Nagarath, SVP at ADP, discusses ADP's role in HCM and their use of AWS to innovate and deliver solutions.
  • ADP Workforce Now is a comprehensive HCM system used globally, with a focus on data to drive innovation and support employees.
  • ADP leverages its vast data set from 30 million employees to provide insights and improve workplace experiences.
  • AWS services like API Gateway, Global Data Platform, and SageMaker are crucial in ADP's product development.
  • ADP's solutions are designed to be intuitive, insightful, personal, and proactive, with a focus on DE&I.
  • ADP has developed tools like Voice of the Employee and DE&I dashboards to help businesses foster inclusive environments.
  • Roll by ADP is an AI-driven, chat-based payroll app for small businesses, built on AWS.
  • ADP Mobile app has 2.8 billion logins annually and is a top business app in the Apple App Store.
  • ADP's NextGen HCM targets enterprise clients with a cloud-native architecture and low-code development environment.
  • ADP offers professional services alongside their products to help clients implement DE&I strategies effectively.

Insights

  • ADP's extensive use of AWS services demonstrates the scalability and flexibility of AWS for large-scale data processing and machine learning applications.
  • The focus on DE&I reflects a growing trend in the industry to use data-driven insights to create more equitable workplaces.
  • ADP's approach to innovation is data-centric, leveraging real-time data to inform product development and client services.
  • The use of serverless architecture and event-based systems in products like Roll by ADP indicates a shift towards more efficient and scalable cloud-native applications.
  • ADP's strategy of using repeatable patterns and frameworks across different products shows a commitment to consistency and efficiency in their tech stack.
  • The emphasis on employee-centric solutions suggests that businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of employee engagement and flexibility for productivity and retention.
  • ADP's professional services indicate that they are not just a software provider but also a strategic partner in their clients' efforts to improve workplace culture and operations.