Amentra Reviews

Pros

One of the best reasons to work for Amentra is the constantly evolving work. During my time there I got to use over 4 languages and got priceless Enterprise Application design experience. There is always a new project, with different technologies.

Cons

Not all offices are created equal. If you are willing to travel you will get to work on exciting projects. If you are not willing to travel then you have the chance to get put on some boring projects. Projects also very by location, so some cities like D.C. have really exciting projects, but towns like Richmond are not so much fun.

Advice to Senior Management

Need to create a consistent office environment. The company is growing fast, and they need to make sure operationally they are growing faster.

Pros

Young, growing company with very intelligent employees. Everyone is able to determine their own career path and there is much room for growth.

Cons

Travel can be tough at times.

Pros

Flexible career opportunities allow for greater range of subject matter and ownership for individuals. Entrepreneur mentality of most team members allows for an exciting and fast paced environment and dynamic.

Cons

Depending on who you are and how you view it, travel may be seen as a con.

Advice to Senior Management

Overall better communication and updates for how company is performing on a quarterly basis and how team members can become more involved.

Pros

Young company with people who are extremely technically capable. There is never any threat of being let go when you are on the bench. Decent internal communications with other consultants within the company. Profit Sharing.

Cons

Hours can be very long. For as much as they talk about work life balance, there really isn't any. Bonuses are not as good as they say they want you to believe.

Advice to Senior Management

Management should put more energy into figuring out how to support growth of the employees. Help employees feel like they can talk to management. There is a stated open door policy, but people don't feel like thier concerns are taken seriously.

Pros

- Great people, great technologies to work with. Competitive salaries.

Cons

Amentra has been great so far. No downsides.

Advice to Senior Management

none.

Pros

- Subsidiary of RedHat with good benefits.
- Great internal Information management and sharing
- Exposure to different technologies and industries

Cons

- Project durations can be long
- Lack of feedback and concern from senior management
- Reviews can get delayed entirely too long

Advice to Senior Management

Amentra has a vast collection of consultants with various experiences and knowledge. Speaking with a sample of them and leveraging their ideas and concerns has led to the following list of areas of concern and areas for improvement.

1. Communication
2. Leadership
3. Training
4. Available Opportunities
5. Project Duration
6. Project Reviews

Pros

Great for new college grads with no experience- It will allow lots of opportunity to explore numerous technologies, and to travel to interesting places.

Cons

You'll work long hard hours and often without compensation. You'll travel a lot, and that time is not compensated either.

Advice to Senior Management

None.

Pros

High skill set of the employees with many opportunities to learn technologies.

Cons

Possibly having to travel is a big downside to working in consulting.

Advice to Senior Management

More communication to lower level employees.

Pros

A lot of young, motivated and highly intelligent people.

Cons

Expect long hours and non-specialized work.

Advice to Senior Management

More interaction.