How did you end up at Ideagen and what is your role?

I started with Gael Ltd in January 2008 as an Administration Assistant. From here I’ve worked with most of departments within the company and after the acquisition to Ideagen my role progressed to the current role of Service Delivery Manager.

What do you love the most about Ideagen?

In all honesty, I love the people, the ambition of the company and the fact that we are always pushing forward to be the best at what we do. I’ve never felt bored in my role because there simply is not the time to be complacent!

What is your favourite memory of your time at Ideagen?

Without a doubt the social aspect of the company is by far the best I’ve worked in. Everyone will have their favourite story about a night out or a company night in that is funny. We have a great team atmosphere and this spills into the social events and these are my favourite memories in general.

What makes Ideagen different to anywhere you’ve worked before?

You feel like a person with a contribution to make to the business and the success of the business, not a number. Everyone is given opportunities and it is up to everyone to take these opportunities and make them their own. I’ve never felt like that in any other place I have worked. This also makes it a very exciting place to work and no 2 days are the same!

What career development have you experienced with Ideagen?

I started off as an Administration Assistant, then a Project Coordinator, Supervisor/Team Leader to my current position of Service Delivery Manager.

What advice would you give someone thinking of applying to Ideagen?

Come ready to show off how wonderful you are! Ideagen thrives on the brilliant staff it employs, we need more brilliant employees and who better to tell us how brilliant you are than you!

How did you end up at Ideagen and what is your role?

I worked for a company called Gael Ltd, who were acquired by Ideagen in 2015. I started working for Gael after completing a degree in Graphic design and multimedia at Caledonian Uni. I was the only In-Designer then, now I head up the In-House design team which covers all areas including print, web and video making sure our corporate brand is strong and consistent.

What do you love the most about Ideagen?

I love the people I work with, everyone is friendly, helpful and supportive of each other and they all enjoy a good laugh along the way. Ideagen is the most exciting place I have ever worked. We’re expanding significantly each year and it’s a great experience being a part of such a successful company and having the opportunity to grow with the company.

What is your favourite memory of your time at Ideagen?

Most of my favourite memories are to do with the people I work with and social events I’ve attended. Although, creating the brand for Ideagen and having such a positive response to it is definitely up there.

What makes Ideagen different to anywhere you’ve worked before?

I’ve worked here forever.

What career development have you experienced with Ideagen?

I now manage the In-House design team and have more of a responsibility to the overall corporate and product brand.

What advice would you give someone thinking of applying to Ideagen?

If you like to produce work and see it being implemented, then Ideagen is the place to work. As the company is growing so are career opportunities so you can map out where you want your career to go.

How did you end up at Ideagen and what is your role?

I started at Ideagen back in March 2016, I’m the HR Advisor for two of our offices, East Kilbride and Dubai. It’s a challenging, very enjoyable and fast paced role!

What do you love the most about Ideagen?

I love the people I work with, everyone is friendly, helpful and supportive of each other and they all enjoy a good laugh along the way. Ideagen is the most exciting place I have ever worked. We’re expanding significantly each year and it’s a great experience being a part of such a successful company and having the opportunity to grow with the company.

What is your favourite memory of your time at Ideagen?

There are various great memories of my time here, especially from some of the nights out/nights in we have had. I also regularly travel to our head office in Nottingham to spend time with the rest of the HR team and it’s always a good laugh, the people truly make Ideagen!

What makes Ideagen different to anywhere you’ve worked before?

It’s a really exciting place to work, with a great atmosphere and team spirit. I’m proud to be a part of Ideagen!

What career development have you experienced with Ideagen?

I’m currently studying towards achieving my CIPD. The course is challenging; however the support is always there for when I need to focus on assignments and I’m always positively supported and encouraged to do well.

What advice would you give someone thinking of applying to Ideagen?

Don’t hesitate, go for it! If you want to be part of a growing, successful company and work with people who are truly passionate about what they do then come and join us. There are lots of exciting times ahead!

How did you end up at Ideagen and what is your role?

I studied Computer Science at Stirling university and after graduation I was referred to Ideagen by a friend. That was almost 3 years ago, and I am now a Development Engineer who works primarily in C#.

What do you love the most about Ideagen?

Great working environment with a recently refurbished office, combined with getting the freedom to choose the technologies used to meet the technical challenges. Number 1 reason is the Table tennis table though!

What is your favourite memory of your time at Ideagen?

Winning the Five-a-side work tournament and releasing my first individual feature as a graduate developer.

What makes Ideagen different to anywhere you’ve worked before?

Working within Development in Ideagen we get the freedom and time to learn and implement new technologies to meet the technical challenges presented. Another aspect I found different at Ideagen was being involved in important and meaningful work from the get go rather than having to wait a few months as in other jobs.

What career development have you experienced with Ideagen?

I started in Ideagen almost 3 years ago joining the graduate developer scheme and have since progressed through to leading a small team of talented individuals developing and designing software.

What advice would you give someone thinking of applying to Ideagen?

If you are looking for an environment which offers both a challenging workplace with a hands on approach to problem solving combined with lots of social occasions such as 5-a-side football and regular nights out/in. GO FOR IT.

How did you end up at Ideagen and what is your role?

I started as an apprentice back in April 2011 with Plumtree Group (which ultimately ended up being acquired by Ideagen in late 2012). My apprenticeship was working within the Support Team and I ended up being the Team Leader within 18 months. I then moved into our Professional Services Department within Health Care at the start of 2013. In May 2016, I became the Team Lead of that department which led me into my current role which is Service Delivery Manager. As part of my current role I manage two teams. The first team is Technical Services Department for Health Care, this involves all of the client side configuration, deployment, interfacing etc. of our healthcare products. The second team is an Implementation Team which is responsible for the installation and upgrades of Ideagen software across the group.

What do you love the most about Ideagen?

If I had to single out one thing, it would be the people. I work with some of the most passionate people I’ve ever met. Everyone I’ve worked with no matter how big or small a project maybe, client satisfaction has always been the most important item on the agenda which often means going the extra mile and I've yet to find anyone that wouldn’t want to do this.

What is your favourite memory of your time at Ideagen?

When I was on site giving some training to a customer in a GP surgery. The lady was very sceptical about the changes and technology in general and wasn't sure how IdeagenOCM would make this easier for her. She was then asked to get some results for a patient which hadn’t appeared in their clinical system as normal. This would have normally meant a lengthy call with the pathology lab. Instead of having to go through the lengthy process, I was able to demonstrate how to lookup results directly within IdeagenOCM saving her a lot of time and she was very grateful. It's not just the obvious benefits (improved patient care) which have an impact.

What makes Ideagen different to anywhere you’ve worked before?

My apprenticeship was technically my first "corporate job". However, from talking to colleagues who have left other companies to join Ideagen, it appears to be a world of difference. Ideagen treat their staff with the utmost respect and believe in everything they do.

What career development have you experienced with Ideagen?

Quite a lot! I started as an apprentice just under 6 years ago and I now manage two successful teams. During this time Ideagen have believed in me and given support throughout. Over the past few years I've received several training courses which have allowed me to continue in my progression and I can't thank them enough.

What advice would you give someone thinking of applying to Ideagen?

If you want to work with some of the best people in the world, along with the best suite of products then Ideagen is for you. We’ve a relaxed atmosphere but we work hard and take pride in our work.

How did you end up at Ideagen and what is your role?

I was a student on a course at Glasgow Caledonian University when, 3 years ago, I came to Ideagen (then Gael Ltd) on an Internship. After the first month, I decided to ditch the course and started here full time. Now I’m a Development Engineer, working on our cloud based software.

What do you love the most about Ideagen?

The best thing about working in the Development Department, is the people – they are all talented, dedicated individuals. The working environment is great. There’s always people up for a game of Mortal Kombat.

What is your favourite memory of your time at Ideagen?

Delivering my first solo feature for Coruson within my first year in the office, I got to take it from its conception all the way through to implementing it.

What makes Ideagen different to anywhere you’ve worked before?

You get a lot of responsibility, even when you start out. You also get input into solutions. There’s a real freedom and flexibility when it comes to delivering your work.

What career development have you experienced with Ideagen?

I started out as an Intern and quickly progressed into the development graduate program, since then my responsibilities and abilities have grown year on year.

What advice would you give someone thinking of applying to Ideagen?

Go for it, if you’re someone who enjoys taking a hands-on approach to solving problems and isn’t afraid to get stuck in then this is a great place to work.