Featured team member
Meet Arnel Ambrosio, 35 yrs old from Kabacan, Cotabato. He has been with Dev Partners for more than 4 years. Currently, he is working on the Loan Market account as a Software Developer.
His duties are mainly assigned as Release Manager who manages the release process to Production and other environments. He is also assigned as part of the team as API/database developer, so part of the time is to help the team in writing code for API and database level.
But how did he find Dev Partners?
As we all know, nowadays, there are a lot of jobs and opportunities being posted on different platforms online and Arnel found Dev Partners in the Facebook job posting group named Davao Web Developers.
I asked Arnel a series of questions about the company and how he is doing well as a team player.
How do you describe the company's culture?
Dev Partners is a family business that treats its employees with respect and value. The environment is “Fun and good ambiance”. There’s a work-life balance that gives me time to do things I am passionate about, time with family, friends and work.
What is the core value of the company that you think is applicable to your daily lives?
His answers, “Respect and Commitment”.
How challenged do you feel in your current role?
I am challenged to keep learning and being updated with the tech stack the company’s using.
Has your role in meeting company objectives been effectively explained?
Yes, I am fully aware of my roles and responsibilities.
What types of training or development interest you most?
Software architecture, Artificial Intelligence, and cloud computing.
Are the resources enough to make you successful in your job?
It is enough that helps my team become successful in any given tasks or projects.
What do you like most about the company and the least favorite?
Treating its employees like a family. Least favorite is when the fridge runs out of food :)
How do you motivate yourself and your favorite motto or quotes in life?
By thinking I have not enough to be good at something, I need to keep pushing. Humble yourself before the Lord and He will lift you up, James 4:10
How do you see yourself 10 years from now?
To become CTO (Chief Technology Officer)
What will be your advice to your fellow teammates and employer?
For my teammates to strive to be better, keep on reading and practice. Learn to do things beyond your comfort zone.
For my employer, Dev Partners, choose attitude over skills, skills can be learned and can be taught, attitude is hard.
Would you recommend working here to a friend? Why or why not?
Yes, Dev Partners is a great place to work if you are looking for a company that values culture. I will recommend it because the company has a great culture and treats employees with respect and value. I am working with a project that is aligned to my skills and no time tracking, it is more on commitment. I feel like we are one big family here and our welfare is their highest priority.
Final thoughts
There’s a saying that “The employees are the greatest assets of the company”.
The company won’t succeed without its people. It is like the blood that sustains the body to function or a special ingredient to make your food incredible. This is about the people behind the company. The company’s success lies between good management with excellent resources, awesome leaders and incredible employees. Truly, Arnel Ambrosio, carries good traits and qualities of being an amazing team member of Dev partners.