[andyjohnson0]

> I see this as an opportunity to step in and sell the idea of creating frontend for this tool, however I don't want to do anything for free.

Your employer is unlikely to appreciate your trying this.

> hence I learnt about that software

Your employer paid for the software, and you learned about in on their time. They pay you a salary to work for them. Its really that simple.

Best I can imagine working is for you to suggest you initiate a project to build in-house tooling as an employee, and maybe try to get a bonus or promotion out of a successful outcome. But its their decision, not yours.

[tonyhart7]

I agree. I side with OP of course but bringing this topic must give mixed reaction that you don't want at work

I personally would still build it but sell that to another company