Great culture & leaders - Sr Data Scientist Fractal Employee Review

4.0
Apr 12, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Fractal has a great CEO and executive leadership team and it is constantly striving to improve. Even though it is a small consulting company, it offers pretty good training opportunities and strives for transparency from the top down. Also, it hires high quality professionals in certain areas. Unlimited vacation.

Cons

A narrow portfolio of products. Also, middle managers lack strong analytical or critical thinking foundations. Many so called data scientists or analysts simply completed a bootcamp but hardly ever use a actual scientific thinking. Also, as in other consultancies, priority for leaders is sometimes to sell regardless of having the right people or knowledge to address clients problems. It's a good option for people coming out of college or early in their career.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

The company's client centricity is exceptional, with a deeply embedded focus on delivering value, reflected in a strong and loyal client base built on high levels of trust and credibility. There is a significant commitment to AI research and forward looking capabilities, alongside a clear investment in building a people first culture over time. The company is well regarded in the market with a strong foundation for continued growth

Cons

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