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Andrés Cifuentes on Climbing the Ladder of Success at OnTheGoSystems

Working at OnTheGoSystems since 2015, Andrés Cifuentes shares how a thirst for learning new things and solving technical challenges grew his career from a Support role to Compatibility developer. Andrés, can you share a bit about yourself, your background, and interests? Sure, I'm Andrés, living in Spain for the last nine years. I'm settled in Sevilla with my wife and our three cats. I love biking, reading, and enjoying a good cup of coffee. My family is spread between Colombia,...

November 30, 2023

Work and Stories

Marcel Tannich Takes the Lead: A Story of Initiative and Team Growth at OnTheGoSystems

At OnTheGoSystems, we're proud of team members who take initiative. Marcel Tannich did exactly that—growing from a Support team member to a team leader by focusing on individual strengths and improving how our remote team works together. Marcel, can you tell us about your initiatives and their impact on the Support team’s work and efficiency? Our team's recent success stems from a series of strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing our strengths and aligning work with individual passions. We're testing various...

November 30, 2023

Work and Stories

Remote Team, Local Meetup: OnTheGoSystems’ Cape Town Get-Together

In a world where remote work is our everyday, there’s something extraordinary about meeting face-to-face. This year, our Cape Town crew decided to shrink the virtual gap and step out from behind our screens to share laughter, stories, and the city's charm, together. The Journey from Solo to Seven About a year ago, I, Dean Jones, was the lone South African at the company. Although I always felt at home alongside my cosmopolitan group of colleagues, I always wondered when...

November 29, 2023

Community and Events

WordCamp Madrid 2023: Meeting the Community and Each Other

This year, our team had the pleasure of attending WordCamp Madrid, one of the largest WordCamps in Europe with over 600 attendees. It was an excellent opportunity to connect with our Spanish clients and have some fun together. The main venue hall at WordCamp Madrid 2023 Meeting People is Easy - and Fun! With a large WPML community in Spain, we decided to host a booth at WordCamp Madrid. This gave us the chance to talk...

November 10, 2023

Work and Stories

Team Leader’s Survival Guide To a Month-long Sabbatical

An opportunity to take a month off is a great privilege, but can be a bit tricky for team leaders. Here's a story of how it went for our Chief Customer Officer, Amit Kvint, and Content Manager, Dario Jazbec Hrvatin. At OnTheGoSystems, anyone that's been with the company for 7 or more years gets a special benefit - a month-long sabbatical that they can use whenever they like. This is a great way to give people who've been with us...

October 31, 2023

Work and Stories

How Radu Constantin Breaks Free from Office Walls with Remote Work 

At OnTheGoSystems, working remotely comes with a multitude of benefits. For our developer Radu Constantin, choosing your workplace represents the biggest perk. Whether sipping coffee in a cozy cafe in Romania or coding away in a bustling coworking space in a different country, Radu’s remote work journey tells a story of flexibility. The beauty of remote work lies in the boundless benefits it offers. It is a gateway to work-life balance, allowing you to tailor your work environment to your...

October 30, 2023

Meet our team

Nigel Anderson on Rural Living, Remote Working, and Relentless Learning

Tucked away in the peaceful Irish countryside, our Star of the Month Nigel Anderson shares a slice of his life, his role at OnTheGoSystems, and what keeps his motivation ticking in a remote work setting. Nigel, could you give us a glimpse into your life? I'm English, but live in rural Ireland with my Irish wife, 2 teenagers, 3 cats, 4 hens, and a dog-shaped absence that we hope to fill in the new year. I'm surrounded by green, with...

October 30, 2023

Meet our team, Work and Stories

From Support to Systems: Ahmed’s Goal-Scoring Journey at OTGS

Ahmed Mohammed first became an OTGSian in 2014, but a lot has changed since then. Transitioning from the early days of assisting clients to now crafting code for system enhancements, Ahmed’s journey of growth is dotted with learning curves, motivation, and a team that cheers for every win. Ahmed, tell us about yourself. My name is Ahmed Mohammed, though people often call me Nagdy due to the abundance of people named Ahmed in Egypt! I live in October City, just...

October 30, 2023

Work and Stories

From Remote Screens to Mediterranean Dreams: A Memorable Meet-up in Mallorca!

When you're part of a global remote team, you mostly communicate through screens and messages. But there's nothing like the magic of meeting face-to-face. And that's precisely what the WPML development team experienced at the recent Mallorca meet-up! The meet-up was a pivotal moment for the WPML development team, providing them with the opportunity to bond with their team members. For many of them, it was the first time they had the chance to meet their colleagues in person.  Beyond...

October 9, 2023

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Shane Campbell on Navigating the Cloud and the Script for Success

Step behind the screen with Shane Campbell, our latest Star of the Month. From daily dances with code to detecting digital anomalies, Shane lets us in on the ups and downs of ensuring OnTheGoSystems’ infrastructures stay strong and resilient. Congratulations, Shane. How does it feel to be the Star of the Month? It’s truly an honor, especially since I've only been in my current position for a year. It’s rewarding to know I’m already making a big impact on our...

October 9, 2023