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Tom Sawyer Software reviews

4.2

77% would recommend to a friend

(68 total reviews)

Brendan Madden

78% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Tom Sawyer Software has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 68 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Tom Sawyer Software employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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68 reviews
4.0
May 14, 2015
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

I had the opportunity to work with really talented people that looks beyond the evident in big data matters. Opportunity to stay up to date in technology matters and investigate about new technologies and implementations.

Cons

Training for new employees is weak and should be improved since the software developed is really complex.

1.0
Jan 16, 2015

Pretty much a joke...

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good Berkeley location in a remodeled house

Cons

I suspect the CEO has been writing these positive interviews... The product is an extreme niche visualization tool. There is virtually zero marketing. haven't changed their website in years. They expect Sales just to pure cold call. After that doesn't work out, the CEO sends you a TERMINATION email after a few months. The company survives on its maintenance stream from legacy customers. When this new office opened, they made you take your shoes off. Yes, you walked around barefoot. During one sales kick-off, the CEO left after 1.5 days, said he had to go home to take a nap. For any kind of a hope, they need VC but the CEO won't do that because he knows any VC firm will replace him. Not saying this place is the complete pits- but before you work there, ask some real hard questions.

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Tom Sawyer Software Response
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To the best of our knowledge, all reviews are from unique former and current employees of Tom Sawyer Software. We have confirmed that the CEO wrote one review as he is also an employee of Tom Sawyer Software. With the rise of graph databases and other relational and interconnected data, it is clear that graph visualization and analysis products are integral parts of a rapidly growing market. People in all industries need to analyze and visualize interconnected information to be able to interpret it and make good decisions. Today, Tom Sawyer Software produces the software industry's most advanced graph visualization and analysis technology. This is evident by our large user base that includes well-known organizations in an array of industries. In the last several years, our Marketing, Sales, and Solutions departments have evolved and grown. The Marketing department hosts Meetups and webinars, manages social media channels, and attends local and international trade shows and events. Marketing also develops new content and demonstrations for our website, newsletters, and other channels to inform our users. There are many additional efforts underway to enhance the marketing of the company, and we acknowledge that building a new website is one of them. Likewise, our Sales and Solutions departments meet regularly with prospects and customers, and pride themselves in providing excellent training, services, and support, for products that are very highly regarded. Like many companies, Tom Sawyer Software relies to some degree on its ongoing sales and services to fund operations. The company has been profitable for many years and has some opportunity to operate as it chooses to. Venture Capital and Private Equity are certainly options to consider. We cannot comment as to what actions we may take, or an investor would take, but any decisions about executive management and organizational approaches must take into consideration the best course of action for our very complex and sophisticated technical business. With regard to the location of the company, we recently built and occupied the new Tom Sawyer Software building in Berkeley, California. This is a brand new, modern, 2-story commercial building that is far from being a remodeled house. The decision to enforce a no-shoes policy is to maintain the beautiful new carpets and hardwood floors. Additionally, we agree that any candidate should ask hard questions, and certainly the hiring company should also ask hard questions during the recruiting process to ensure a successful partnership. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
5.0
Oct 2, 2014

This is a great company to work for!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I have found that my presence and employment is highly valued. Management is open to new and innovative ideas. My role has been adjusted to fit my needs and utilize my skill set. The CEO and company in general really value each individual’s abilities. People can really make a difference here and implement new suggestions. I definitely do not feel like a cog in the wheel. The CEO is very passionate about the company and it shows through his attention to detail. The amenities are great as well. We each have wonderfully large Mac monitors and Macbooks. We also have an allowance to purchase any educational materials as needed. The office is beautiful and well lit with natural sunlight. The kitchen is always stocked with snacks and coffee. A cleaning service makes sure everything is spic and spam weekly. This all makes for a very comfortable and uplifting environment.

Cons

Sometimes it feels that there are too many hands in the pot. Some minor things could get done faster if there was a linear system for critiques rather than a free-for-all to pipe in.

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