If there is something that gives value to our company, it is the people who make it up. Alberto García, VP Engineer, is undoubtedly one of them, for his professionalism, dedication, and commitment.
Today we want to delve a little deeper into his experiences and learn about his great professional journey at O2O.
Tell us about your extensive experience at O2O. You were one of the first brave ones to join, and you have been with us for 11 years. Given the high turnover in the sector, what has made you stay with this company for so long?
The great work environment, the human team that makes up O2O, its projection against the competition… I could give many reasons, but beyond all of them, the truth is that from the first day I always felt very welcomed. This is my second home, and the mutual trust I have always maintained with the company gives me the confidence to face new challenges.
As companies grow, they are forced to make changes in their structure and internal organization, which often result in depersonalization/dehumanization and sacrifice part of the “white soul” of the companies in favor of more mundane objectives. How have you felt during this process? Have you noticed any dramatic change in the essence of our corporate culture over the years?
It is obvious that the company has changed a lot since the day I joined: new teams, work modalities, technologies… For my part, I feel very much a part of that evolution since, along with all my colleagues, I have been able to contribute my grain of sand.
In my opinion, only those companies capable of adapting to change are the ones that have the best chance of achieving success sooner. However, in our case, the essence of the early days at O2O remains among us, and I hope it never gets lost because without it, we wouldn’t be who we are today.
Alberto, you have grown professionally with us, occupying different positions and responsibilities. How has your professional career evolved, and how do you face the challenges and obstacles that await us in the future? Do you feel supported?
I feel totally supported; in fact, I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for all the colleagues who have helped me and from whom I have learned.
I joined this team as an iOS developer, and over time, new challenges have been presented to me that have allowed me to grow both professionally and personally. I don’t know what the future holds, but what I have no doubt about is that in this team, we will always work with the utmost effort to achieve the best results.
Tell us a little more about yourself. What are your “ninja” skills?
As in other sectors, in the world of software development, there is no specific formula that guarantees success. You can estimate times, foresee difficulties, or define contingency plans, but in the end, problems always arise that are impossible to predict. It is essential to have the ability to adapt to what each situation demands without collapsing. For me, this has always been key to achieving the set goals.
If you had to highlight something about O2O as a company, what would it be?
The human team that makes it up, without a doubt. This is a big family where it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from; everyone is always welcomed equally. You never feel alone, whether in the office or remotely; there are always colleagues willing to help. This creates a great environment that makes us all try to give our best.
Any curious anecdotes that have happened to you over the years? Tell us, tell us!…
Anecdotes… countless… from compromising messages in the wrong Slack channels, identity theft to play pranks on new colleagues, performances at company parties that were regretted the next day… we could write a book 😊
And finally, what do you expect from the future? We hope to have you with us for many more years. If you look back in a few years, how and where do you see O2O? …and yourself?
It is difficult to predict the future, but with the experience of all these years, I have no doubt that we will continue to do things with the utmost rigor and professionalism.
I believe we will continue to grow, making our way among the big names in the sector, breaking down international barriers, and expanding into other markets.
Finally, I hope that the essence I mentioned earlier is never lost because, for me, it is the cornerstone of this team.
Thank you, Alberto, for giving us this space and being the pioneer in this meeting. We hope it is the beginning of many more, so we can get to know many of the members who make this company unique.