Cutting edge technology, good for those who prefer a hands-on work environment
Pros
ATTO develops very cool technology. The host bus adapters, RAID controllers, storage controllers and IP bridges are used in various industries, but primarily in Media and Entertainment. The products are easy to install and easy to diagnose any issues. The products are way ahead of the technology curve. The engineering team at ATTO takes pride in their jobs and the end result reflects this. There are not many companies in WNY who hire engineers, and ATTO has an excellent training program. The turnover for engineers is relatively low. The tenure of the sales and marketing employees is much less, as is typical in technology companies. The employees take it up on themselves to initiate team building events which are non-company sponsored.
Cons
ATTO is a very flat organization with a lack of opportunities for advancement. This can be OK if one prefers a more stable work environment. Communication amongst the departments is weak as is an effective means by which to share information. There is a lack of empowerment amongst the employees due to micromanagement from the executives on down which breeds a 9-5 work ethic. In addition, instead of exploring new ways to do things, many times the response is simply "no." or "because that's the way it's always been done." As with many technology companies, the IT infrastructure needs to be updated and crashes on a regular basis.
