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      Thomas MaCurdy

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      9 reviews
      3.0
      May 19, 2021

      Fine entry-level job

      Data engineer
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      Pros

      Positive culture, decent pay, reasonable work hours, visa sponsorship

      Cons

      Management is very conservative, so we're stuck using outdated technology (SAS) and WFH flexibility is limited

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      4y
      We are always looking to improve the employee experience and thank you for your input and insights. We encourage you to discuss any issues related to working from home and technology with your manager.
      4.0
      Mar 16, 2018

      Great first job out of college

      Data systems programmer
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      Pros

      – Intelligent coworkers – Potentially interesting work – The first two weeks of work are SAS training, so no experience with SAS is needed – Visa sponsorship (anecdotally, 1/3 or more of the employees are non-citizens) – I seldom work more than 40 hours/week. This varies by team though.

      Cons

      – Low pay and minimal benefits – SAS isn't used almost anywhere else – Low retention (Also a pro! Employees move on to better, higher-paying jobs after 2 years on average) – Not a social workplace at all. It feels like being in an elevator with strangers, except for 40 hours/week. It's downright awkward. – Since seniority is prized and retention low, management is a motley crew of whoever sticks around. Two big groups: good programmers who make bad managers, and MaCurdys (the CEO hired ~4 family members for top leadership roles).

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      8y
      Thanks for leaving us a review. Please feel free to stop by and speak to any members of our HR and/or Recruiting department at any time to discuss your concerns further. We don't want any of our employees to have a negative experience and would like to help you out.
      4.0
      Nov 3, 2014

      Big data; relaxed atmosphere; smart co-workers

      Data systems programmer
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      Pros

      Petabytes of healthcare data ready to be analyzed. Laid-back work atmosphere of silicon valley but with east-coast clients and interesting problems. Smart, dedicated, educated, and passionate co-workers. Success is mostly self-determined with opportunities for promotions/salary increases. Decent perks and responsive organizational development group.

      Cons

      Management is hit and miss where some managers are good at providing opportunities to their employees while others are more interested in themselves. Work can be unpredictable on some projects due to incompetent clients and/or under-prepared project managers.

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      11y
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