Meet Our People
Adrian
"Working at OpenText allows me to achieve a successful work/life balance without making large sacrifices in both my role as husband and as a father of two young children.
The Hummingbird Connectivity division is a culturally diverse group of people who all share a common goal and who feel more like they are part of a family than a large corporation."
On the Job Making a Difference…
"Ultimately you get a great sense of accomplishment when you hear real customers are benefiting from something you had a hand in making. It is even better when you implement something complicated and because it works reliably, it goes unnoticed by those people using it every day.
It’s also very satisfying to know that planes are being built; trains are running smoothly; traders are working effectively – all because many of companies that perform these tasks rely on our software every day."
Adrian
Installation Manager, Hummingbird Connectivity Division, Toronto, Ontario
Lisa
"OpenText is active in the community and provides lots of opportunities for employees to become involved whether it be through fundraising or volunteering in community events.
What I like the most about OpenText – the people – I’ve had an opportunity to get to know individuals from all over the world and be exposed to different cultures."
On Reaching Your Potential…
"OT has allowed me to grow as a professional by allowing me the opportunity to expand my job scope and responsibility. I’ve had six different roles in the eight and a half years I’ve been here. I’ve been challenged and supported by the management team and have found the work rewarding."
Lisa
Director, Technical Services, Waterloo, Ontario
Michael
I joined Hummingbird Connectivity, a division of OpenText in June 1998, as a Technical Support Representative for the NFS Maestro Product Line then in October 2000 worked for R&D as a Pretest Engineer. In August 2001 moved to QA Department where I fulfill my current role as Software Quality Assurance Analyst. My current role comprises of daily interaction with multiple departments for quick resolution of problems, insuring software testing completion, patch write-ups and releases, hardware maintenance and upgrades. It is a very comprehensive and fulfilling role where everyday holds new challenges."
On our Corporate Culture…
"OpenText's corporate culture is very open and welcoming, and is always an industry leader who sets the example. Due to OpenText's visionary and innovative characteristics it is easy to be inspired to reach our goals and objectives above and beyond. It is an ideal environment, where employees are empowered by management to achieve their personal best and are always encouraged to contribute their ideas. OpenText offers many flexible initiatives as well, to ensure everyone has a stable work/life balance. This creates a very positive work environment and allows for employees to reach optimal creativity/output levels."
On the Job Making a Difference…
"I love my role at OpenText due to the fact that it allows me to use my creativity and innovation to problem solve. It is very gratifying when the end result is complete customer satisfaction. I truly feel I am making a difference at Open text from the positive feedback and results I receive on daily basis, as well as the awards I’ve won internally over the years which reflect my personal and professional outlook on the company."
Michael
Software Quality Assurance Analyst, Toronto, Ontario
Pat
"Through Learning Services, I feel very fortunate to be able to work closely with our customers. I have the opportunity to participate and see first hand the many ways our customers customize and implement OpenText ECM Suite. Whether working on a training needs analysis or customizing course materials, there is an exchange of ideas. I can bring to the table my 10 years of experience in working with various customers at OpenText and the customer brings new and interesting ways our products will meet their needs."
Pat
Solutions Manager, Waterloo, Ontario
Peter
"My time at OpenText started as an intern software developer with R&D working for the NFS Maestro product. Upon completing my undergrad degree in Computer Engineering, I took the opportunity to return to my development role, with added responsibilities. Over the next few challenging and rewarding years, I have worked with teams in other offices on large projects, attended conferences, and contributed significant work to the core of our products."
On our Corporate Culture…
"Having experienced working on a rigid schedule for other employers, it was refreshing to work in an environment with flex hours. More importantly however is the flexibility afforded to me in my day to day work in applying my creativity in the design and development of the product."
On the Job Making a Difference…
"Working with a great manager to deliver software used by customers with hundreds of users worldwide is a gratifying experience. It’s rewarding to know that so many people are using the software I have helped create and rely on it for their every day work.
I am currently pursuing an MBA degree to advance my knowledge and abilities and further my potential for growth within OpenText. Fortunately, OpenText’s educational assistance program is helping to fund my educational ambitions. Combined, my education and experience will undoubtedly fuel my advancement at OpenText."
Peter
Senior Software Developer, NFS Maestro, Toronto, Ontario
Rana
"I love my job! I love my company, my co-workers, my customers, even my office view. How many people can say that? Well I can.
My career started in April 1996 in the Customer Support department assisting customers with their product questions and now I work as a Senior Marketing Manager promoting our solutions to new markets and ensuring our customers are always kept up to date with information on our technology. Over the years, I have been honoured to work with dedicated and great co-workers, felt appreciated and acknowledged for my hard work and dedication and confident in consistently learning and growing. This job is not a place I work at. This job is my life. I am surrounded by a supportive community beginning with great mentors, colleagues and extending to an influential executive leadership group. My company encourages all employees to be their best, seek work-life balance and always feel proud of their achievements. I am a proud OpenTexter!”
Rana
Senior Marketing Manager, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Robbie
"I started work in the office as a Product Specialist, then worked my way up to Senior, which was the point when I started to visit customers onsite for installations and upgrades etc. I agreed to a 4 month secondment to GS, to expand on my skill set, living in Holland full time and visiting customers throughout the entire Benelux region.
I was promoted to Principal Product Specialist upon my return, and shortly after I moved to the Field Services team. Since then, I’ve worked in countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. I’ve also been involved in creating and delivering technical training courses across the EMEA region, and have just finished a 3 year secondment to British Telecom in the UK as their dedicated Enterprise Support onsite resource."
On the Job Making a Difference…
"The thing I enjoy the most about the role is the variety in terms of people (customers and colleagues) that you meet over time. Working with the customers over a number of years, you find yourself getting to know a lot of people pretty well, at least on a professional level, and it really helps to get things done when you have such a good working relationship.
There is the potential to learn a lot technically in the role if you’re so inclined, but it’s also a good opportunity to start developing the softer communications skills."
On Reaching Your Potential…
"The Technical Services team represents a good career path for any Customer Support specialists that want to expand their non-technical skill set, and gain valuable experience of working with customers first hand and not just over the phone."
Robbie
Technical Services, Location: EMEA-wide
