IBM

There are a lot of opportunities inside the organization to grow and look for opportunities that might be of your interest. The company has a diverse work culture and a lot of focus on patenting ideas.

You are a drop in an ocean. To get visibility from senior or middle management, you have to market yourselves. More than the work you do, you may be appreciated for the initiatives you take and how well you can communicate and convince others.

Take a look at your workhorses. There might be real innovators who are working head down and not asking for anything. Management should put real effort into recognizing people who love to work, rather than talk.