Pros
Pros: 1) Strong Technical Focus very clear understanding and commitment to what company wants to do. I worked with a very large Software Service Organisation for 17+ years and no doubt I was very happy there, But I wanted to be more focused on Technology Skills (Especially Big Data and Machine Learning) and therefore I was exploring some small to medium scale company that is more focused on technology work. It was really a great step or risk for me to move from large Service Company (400000) associates to phData (80 associates when I joined). But after taking with Founder members and India Leadership team, I found that phData has a good number of Technology masters who are leading from front. (Few of the phData architects teach at US Universities where few have written books (o'reilly books) on technology (Kudu). So I decided to take this opportunity and joined phData 1.5 years back. 2. I found phData walks the talk: very focused on technology and very firm about their business model. Company owns the delivery and its not another body-shopping house. Very honest, frank, transparent people. I find a great family feeling. 3. Company very nicely fostered a culture of learning and contribution. Company invests in associates by providing you all required trainings/mentorship, I found environment very supportive when you want to work on new technologies. Associates are encouraged to have a very frank discussion without feeling embarrassed if you are not knowing something. 4. Salaries are at par or rather higher as compared to other service industry space. To summaries if your goal to challenge yourself with Technology and Business Problems, if you are passionate about what you do and honest, transparent phData is best match for you.
Kontras
Cons: There is no any major shortcoming at such but to be honest with you company is growing and as companies grow they can not run the same way, so there are changes in all aspects, more policies, rules, governance models and as a human psychology we find it difficult at times but that is true for any organisation or even a project.