Few industries are as vibrant as tech. Exciting new solutions and disruptive technologies are always around the corner, and with them, new career opportunities. It’s why so many professionals like to build careers in the sector by changing jobs every few years.
It means something then, when so many people start and continue a career at Oracle for as long as they do. So, what gives Oracle such staying power as a place to grow? We spoke to five seasoned consultants at our Global Services Center (GSC) with almost five decades of combined experience to get their thoughts.
Rajeshbabu Kalimuthuhas—4 years at Oracle
Rajeshbabu has been part of Oracle for four years but has been dealing with our products for a lot longer.
“I have overall 19 years of experience, out of which 16 years was with Oracle applications,” Rajeshbabu explains. Now that he’s inhouse, he hasn’t looked back.
“I get 100% job satisfaction from my current role as I enjoy interacting with many different customers across the world and solutioning the wide variety of business landscapes.”
“The best part of working here is the excellent work-life balance and our company policies support employee development and career growth well. Oracle has a clear mission and values diversity.”
Nithya Natarajan—5 years at Oracle
Nithya takes inspiration from finding new challenges through learning and development opportunities. It’s a big part of why she calls Oracle home.
“In my five years as a techno-functional implementation consultant here, the company has provided me with a good environment that takes care of my learning, development, and growth,” she explains.
“Oracle also offers wide training programs and certifications to help employees build the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their roles.”
It’s something she’s been able to leverage into fresh career moves while staying within the Oracle culture that she values and respects.
“My peers and managers have been so supportive and encouraging, and even when I’m exploring new roles within the company.”
Vijay Karuppiah—9 years at Oracle
Vijay, a senior principal consultant with the GSC values the challenge of his role and how it never seems to get stale.
“The best part of my job is probably the ‘job’ itself!” he shares. “I have been with Oracle for the past nine years—the global exposure and importance placed on your career progression and aspirations have kept me hooked on Oracle for so long. And it continues!
He also enjoys sharing the same energy and enthusiasm with like-minded colleagues and the potential it brings for success.
“I work with a lot of passionate people with a nice combination of hard-work and brilliance. The career opportunities that you can explore here are extremely vast and provide the right mix of challenges in various avenues.”
Isha Gurnani—14 years at Oracle
Senior Principal Consultant, Isha meanwhile, appreciates our approach to professional development. Her 14-year trajectory has taken her
from college campus all the way to where she is today. For her, it’s about the ability to get things done. The company doesn’t stand on ceremony and effectiveness always matters most.
“Oracle’s work culture, good quality of work, flexibility, flat hierarchy, and management support, are just a few reasons that have kept me here for so long,” she says.
“I never felt alone in a tough situation here and have always had my team’s support, and guidance from the management. The fact that I can reach out to absolutely anyone, regardless of experience level or seniority, and expect to be heard, supported, and advised, is something I absolutely love about the culture here.”
Amit Bhushan—16 years at Oracle
Amit Bhushan is an application architect with the GSC. He’s been with us for 16 years and is still as enthusiastic as ever about the work he does. As an internationally renowned musician, he also appreciates the flexibility and support he receives.
“My team has been super supportive when it comes to life outside of work, be it attending my concerts in person or digitally, or simply hosting an informal gig to appreciate music,” he explains.
“I have been invited to Oracle events, often to perform, and I have been featured on the company blog as well. Oracle values the importance of having an artistic skill—it keeps people in a great frame of mind.”
Along with this, he experiences satisfying professional challenges while being encouraged to enjoy home life.
“Oracle gives plenty of opportunities to work on challenging client-facing assignments and encourages us to unwind over the weekends too.”
A career with Oracle means long-term growth in a workplace that’s always ready to help you take the next step. Explore our open roles and create the future with us today.