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AST Company Culture
AST Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
AST's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
AOutlook
ARetention
A-Environment
B+Leadership
B+AST CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Justin Winter
78 /100
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Diversity at AST
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at AST have rated Manager, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at AST
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at AST have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
AST eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
0
AST employees are 0% more likely to recommend AST as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 46% | Detractors |
Working at AST
Working at AST is rated highly by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. AST employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Outlook, and Retention categories, putting AST’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at AST was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at AST
B+
Overall Company Culture at AST is rated B+
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Top
20%
AST ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
AST Employee Reviews
Out of 13 AST employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping AST improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 91% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 9% |
Positive Reviews From AST Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Actually I don't know any best thing except hardworking
- What do you like best about the leadership team?I like the team for hardworking all ours!
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The leadership team has an open door policy and are sincerely nice people.
Constructive Feedback From AST Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?They say People are the Center of everything they do. But, that is not true. They do not pay well. They drive too many long days into our lives.
AST Company Information
AST Company Overview
Unparalleled cloud transformation experience across industries
AST was founded in 1995 and its current CEO is Justin Winter. Since its inception 31 years ago, AST has grown to 500 employees.
AST Mission, Vision & Values
AST Mission Statement
We are a world-class organization built on a foundation that delivers success for all our stakeholders. Our employees are energized by solving complex business problems, firmly believe in the value of their work, and actively contribute to the advancement of their profession. Our customers realize value from our innovative solutions and entrepreneurial spirit.
AST Vision Statement
PURPOSEFUL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Beyond technology, transformation is a cultural change, a re-envisioning, re-creation and renewed commitment to purpose. It is an ongoing, iterative, adaptive journey with every facet strictly mapping to projected, measurable outcomes that serve the purpose of a company. We reinvent the way our clients manage their business.
AST Values
- Innovation
- Customer Success
- Quality
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Resiliency
- Trust
| Headquarter | 4343 Commerce Ct Naperville, IL 60563 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.astcorporation.com |
| Founding Date | 1995 |
| Tel | 630-778-1180 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | fa-erfr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/ |
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AST Competitors
AST competitors include TranscribeMe. AST ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how AST compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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AST Employees
AST has 500 employees. 20 employees at AST have reviewed AST across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 20 AST employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at AST are not very pleased with their total compensation at AST, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at AST are pleased with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at AST are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at AST believe the environment at AST is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at AST is extremely fast. About 40% of the employees at AST work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at AST are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining AST - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
AST KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of AST's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 AST employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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AST CEO & Leadership
AST CEO - Justin Winter
78 /100
AST’s CEO Justin Winter started in this role in 2019. Justin’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. AST’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Operations department, Caucasian employees, and Female employees. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to AST’s competitors, Justin Winter ranks right below TranscribeMe CEO Yuri Pikover. Under Winter’s leadership, AST employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Retention. Perks And Benefits and Happiness are two areas, according to respondents, where AST could stand to see real improvement.
AST Leadership
The AST Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Justin Winter, VP, Marketing and Communications Melissa Sider, and Senior Vice President, Public Sector Business Development Jennifer Mascari
Justin Winter CEO / President
Justin Winter serves as the CEO / President of AST.
Melissa Sider VP, Marketing and Communications
Ms. Sider oversees projects which promote communications between partners and customers. Ms. Sider previously worked as... read more
Jennifer Mascari Senior Vice President, Public Sector Business Development
Ms. Mascari leads AST’s business development and strategic business alliance efforts. She joined AST after 15 successful... read more
Subhasis Ganguly Vice President, Managed Cloud
Mr. Ganguly is responsible for managing next-generation growth of the Managed Services practice at AST. He oversees all... read more
Shyam Kumar Vice President, Digital Platforms and Innovation
Mr. Kumar oversees the delivery, management, and quality assurance of AST’s Technology practice. He is responsible for... read more
Patrick Callahan Vice President, Commercial Delivery
Mr. Callahan oversees AST’s Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Analytics practices. He is actively involved in...
Prasad Nettem Vice President, Cloud Applications
Mr. Nettem leads a team of over 200 seasoned consultants in AST’s ERP practice. He is responsible for growing and... read more
Tracy Kleinschmidt Vice President, Project Management Office
Ms. Kleinschmidt leads AST’s Project Management Office and is responsible for project engagement quality. She ensures... read more
Scott Scaff CFO
Mr. Scaff is responsible for the finance, accounting, and treasury functions at AST. He has extensive experience in... read more
AST Salaries
How much does AST pay?
How much do people at AST get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at AST is $101,005, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $123,591, or $59 per hour.
At AST, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $294,010 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,119 annually. Average AST salaries by department include: Operations at $83,278, Design at $82,494, Finance at $63,324, and IT at $102,046. Half of AST salaries are above $123,591.
10 employees at AST rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings) while 6 employees at AST rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $122k | $122k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $198k | $198k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $257k | $257k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $311k | $311k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $360k | $360k | 100th Percentile |
$101,005*
Average Compensation
$123,591*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
AST Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at AST
Diverse employees at AST score the company 79/100 across various culture categories, placing AST in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at AST across various culture dimensions.
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AST Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Pet-Friendly
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
AST PTO
AST's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. AST's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding AST
What is AST address?
AST location is at 4343 Commerce Ct
Who is the CEO of AST?
AST CEO is Justin Winter, their score by employees is 78
What is the salary for Jr Developer in AST?
Jr Developer average salary in the US is 77k
What are the salaries in the Legal in AST?
The average salaries for Legal in AST is 294k
How many employees work in AST?
AST has 500 employees
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