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MDA Company Culture
MDA Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
MDA's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
B+Office Culture
BTeam
BMeetings
BEnvironment
C+MDA CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies
Howard Lance
65 /100
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Diversity at MDA
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies
B+
Diverse employees at MDA have rated Work Culture, Leadership, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at MDA
N/A
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMDA 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?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-39
MDA employees are -39% more likely to recommend MDA as a great place to work
| 15% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passives |
| 54% | Detractors |
Working at MDA
Working at MDA is rated below average by 15 employees, across various culture dimensions. MDA employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Executive Team and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting MDA’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at MDA was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at MDA
C-
Overall Company Culture at MDA is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
MDA ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMDA Employee Reviews
Out of 10 MDA employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping MDA improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
Positive Reviews From MDA Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Cooperating with everyone else and able to help co workers
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Help staff with the workload
- What makes you most happy at work?Creating designs and integrating them into the project
Constructive Feedback From MDA Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Reasonable increase is urgently needed
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel undervalued, because only mistakes are pointed out
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Stress management and assistance. Needs to be more enthusiasm
MDA Company Information
MDA Company Overview
Busiiness Analytic Software Company
| Headquarter | Richmond, CA |
|---|---|
| Website | www.lavastormdesktop.com |
| Founding Date | 1999 |
| Company Status | Public |
MDA Competitors
MDA competitors include EthosEnergy. MDA ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how MDA 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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MDA Employees
15 employees at MDA have reviewed MDA 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 15 MDA employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at MDA are not very pleased with their total compensation at MDA, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at MDA are pleased with their team. 15 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at MDA are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at MDA believe the environment at MDA is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at MDA is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at MDA work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at MDA are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining MDA - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.
MDA KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no MDA employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand MDA's KPIs and OKRs.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
MDA CEO & Leadership
MDA CEO - Howard Lance
65 /100
Howard’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Howard in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Howard Lance’s employees rank MDA in the Top 25% for Office Culture, in the Top 25% for Team, and in the Top 30% for Meetings.
MDA Leadership
The MDA Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Howard Lance, Vice President - Repairs Dimitrie Gregory, and VP Parts Division Hugh Miles
Howard Lance CEO / President
Howard Lance serves as the CEO / President of MDA.
Dimitrie Gregory Vice President - Repairs
Dimitrie Gregory serves as the Vice President - Repairs of MDA.
Hugh Miles VP Parts Division
Hugh Miles serves as the VP Parts Division of MDA.
Jay Eldridge Vice President Sales & Marketing
Jay Eldridge serves as the Vice President Sales & Marketing of MDA.
Jollin DSouza VP OOEM IGT
Jollin DSouza serves as the VP OOEM IGT of MDA.
Diversity & Inclusion at MDA
Diverse employees at MDA score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing MDA in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at MDA across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
MDA 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
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
MDA PTO
MDA's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. MDA's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
MDA Careers
MDA Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, MDA applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding MDA
Who is the CEO of MDA?
MDA CEO is Howard Lance, their score by employees is 65
What is MDA eNPS?
The eNPS for MDA is -39
Who are MDA competitors?
MDA main competitors are EthosEnergy
What are the benefits at MDA?
MDA perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Work From Home Policy & Unique Office Space
Who is MDA leadership?
Dimitrie Gregory, Hugh Miles & Jay Eldridge are part of MDA leadership, Howard Lance is the CEO
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