Why #LifeAtINFA?
At Informatica, we pride ourselves on our We “DATA” values. We Do Good, Act As One Team, Think Customer First, and Aspire For The Future. We DATA represents our commitment to cultivating a values-driven culture and its importance to the success of our global teammates and business.
Recently, we took the time to ask a handful of teammates "Why #LifeAtINFA?". While we're passionate about what we do and our values, we wanted to know what they love about INFA, and why they've chosen to grow with us. Here's what they had to say:
Karin Westlund, EMEA-LA Marketing Programs Director, Sweden
What team do you work on?
"I’m in marketing; more specifically, I’m part of the EMEA & Latam Regional Marketing team led by Mathilde le Taillandier."
What do you enjoy most about Informatica?
"Probably it comes as no surprise to hear that what I appreciate the most about Informatica is the people. I have so many fantastic colleagues who are extremely strong professionals as well as nice, helpful, fun human beings that are really great to be around. One key aspect of this that I think is not always emphasized enough is the diversity. Since I joined Informatica five years ago, I’ve been working with people from all corners of the world - different cultures, ethnicity, religion, age, backgrounds. In spite of – or perhaps thanks to – this heterogeneity, there is a strong company culture, shared values, and many commonalities."
Do you feel like you're able to solve real-world problems with the work that you do at Informatica?
"Definitely. Digital transformation is happening in every organization, in some industries, even at an accelerated rate at the moment due to the impact of the pandemic, and data is at the very core of these transformation initiatives. I recently ran a webinar with our customer MTVH, who told their data story, which clearly shows how we can help. In this particular case, they were able to better help people in need find an affordable home, by modernizing their data management, making sure they could more easily access trusted data and share it with partners for a collaborative, community-based approach to solving housing problems (webinar page)."
What has inspired you to stay at Informatica?
"I would say there are two key factors. One is the market we are in, and our position in that market. Working at a company that plays a significant role in the digitalization that actually affects all of our lives is exciting."
"The second one is the fact that I’ve been able to constantly learn, take on new challenges, develop professional and leadership skills. I’ve been very fortunate to have excellent direct managers who have always supported, encouraged, and challenged me to grow."
Pradeep Gnanakan, Principal Product Manager, India
What team do you work on?
"I work on the IICS Platform Product Management Team, which is based in Bengaluru."
What do you enjoy most about Informatica?
"I completed 10 years with Informatica this week, and it feels like the years just whizzed past me. I've met some amazing people, worked on interesting projects, and been a proud part of many teams. I believe Informatica rewards good performance with more responsibility, which is the biggest gift you can give an employee - it gives you the confidence to do more and reach your true potential."
Do you feel like you're able to solve real-world problems with the work that you do at Informatica?
"Absolutely. Work at Informatica doesn't happen in silos. Everyone is involved in the decision-making process and is encouraged to look at problems in a holistic manner. It makes you feel like you're solving real problems and not like you're just another cog in the wheel."
What has inspired you to stay at Informatica?
"The opportunity for growth both personally and professionally is the biggest motivator to stick on. I've enjoyed my years here and in many ways, it has shaped me to become the individual I am today."
Cindy Lindhurst, Principal Events Mgr, USA
What team do you work on?
"I work on the Marketing and Global Events Team."
What do you enjoy most about Informatica?
"Flexibility, I’ve worked from my home office for over 20 years (I previously owned my own business), and I love that Informatica supports this work model."
Do you feel like you're able to solve real-world problems with the work that you do at Informatica?
"I’m not sure this is applicable to events, but I feel that executing a flawless event experience provides our customers with the tools they need to be successful at their companies and solve their own real-world challenges."
What has inspired you to stay at Informatica?
"My team/co-workers. Working from a home office can be a challenge to feel part of the team but not at Informatica. The people I work with on a daily basis are so valuable to me it keeps me at Informatica. I could not imagine not working with them!"
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