NetQoS Reviews in Austin, TX Area

Pros

NetQoS is no more. Long live NetQoS!

Cons

YMMV but was the best place I ever worked.

Advice to Senior Management

start another NetQoS

Pros

Good culture, good people, good products. Relative to other companies that size, the benefits package was good and they reviewed salary twice a year. The employees care about what they're doing and about their customers. The products are probably top of the line for that space.

Cons

Somewhat political, rewarding hard technical skills more than softer "people" skills. May have changed since they got acquired by CA.

Advice to Senior Management

Treat all employees fairly.

Pros

Prior to the CA acquisition, company was nimble, smart, innovative, and had a great work environment. After the acquisition, things seems to be headed downhill. Not unexpected based on what I've heard about CA.

Cons

NetQoS is now CA. Red tape, ineffecient processes, slow to react, right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing.

Advice to Senior Management

NetQoS had a great run. Too bad it didn't last. Hopefully, CA will not tarnish the NetQoS brand name too much.

Pros

Talented people
Collegial atmosphere
Good compensation and benefits

Cons

No support for working from home
CA acquisition is likely to change most of the Pros

Advice to Senior Management

I hope selling to CA was the right thing. Time will tell.

Pros

They strive to hire only the best and brightest talent, therefore there are alot of smart and talented individuals to learn from. They encourage professional development. It's a small company, so what you do will have a bigger impact. Benefits and salary are average to above average. Performance reviews done consistently (1-2 times a year). They use latest technologies and have the tools we need to do our job more effectively.

Cons

Uncertain path, either acquisition or IPO (but not anytime in near future). You cannot work from home even though we have the means to, which in this day and age of technology is very disappointing.

Advice to Senior Management

Leadership so far has been good. Our CEO is very hands on and does make an attempt to engage with all employees.

Pros

It's a smaller company so things tend to be a little more laid back and open than larger corporate places. Atmosphere is nice and good location in Austin.

Cons

Political atmosphere within departments. Not everyone is treated equally and not everyone is given the same professional growth opportunities, even if you speak up about it.

Advice to Senior Management

Have more insight into how mid-level manager's treat each employee on the team. Cut the fat, regardless of the political strings attached. If a manager isn't doing a good job, senior management needs to be aware of it.

Pros

Open book management policy. No politcal games; everyone is focused on success, growth. Lack of micro-management leads to greater job satisfaction.

Cons

It's hard to make network performance management sound as interesting to non-geeks as other technologies (e.g. virtualization, "web 3.0", etc.)

Advice to Senior Management

Stay focused on growing the company while keeping the same strengths-based culture.

Pros

No nonsense approach to the business. We don't have unnecessary procedures or red tape to slow things down. High committment to customer satisfaction. Employees are highly regarded and there doesn't seem to be any slackers.

Cons

Growing pains mostly. We're always looking for more space and equipment.

Advice to Senior Management

Stay the course

Pros

Company is growing and profitable. Huge commitment to employee satisfaction and growth. Marketing Communications and Sales were rockstar departments at NetQoS. Good growth opportunities in those departments. The company is driven by metrics and takes a close look at any issues that arise. They are forward looking and conservative about growing the company. Really invest in employee professional development and provide the tools to get the job done including top notch equipment, monitors, tools and just about anything needed to be productive.

Cons

Couldn't work from home. Old ideas about management in some cases. Could be more aggressive with growing the company.

Advice to Senior Management

Offer more flexible work from home options. Cut the dead weight faster.

Pros

Salaries and benefits good. Growing company in terms of hiring and revenues. Good products with satisfied customers. Managers are open to ideas. CEO is very hands-on and interested in every employee and their role in the company.

Cons

Not much room for growth and advancement. Small company culture is being homogenized as the company grows. Too many people drinking the kool-aid of how great we are vs. looking at things realistically. We do try to hire the best and brightest, but we are not Google.

Advice to Senior Management

Company meetings are rare. This is detrimental to culture and morale.