Company Visit: NetworkLabs

As part of our IT-EXPO class, we get to visit NetworkLabs in UP Ayala Land Technohub last March 8, 2013, which is a joint venture of Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) with various partners to establish a Research and Development center to support the operations of Nokia Siemens Network. They provide software solutions and application support for the many projects that NSN undertakes. 

We were accommodated by DLSU alumni, Mr. Alvanson So and Mr. Marlon Tong. 

Mr. Alvanson So (picture below), an HR staff, briefed us on what NetworkLabs is, what they do, and where they currently stand. He also showed us some of NetworkLabs' software (for attendance, recruiting, borrowing of rooms/equipments) that HR is using to efficiently carry out the process in the department. 

Meanwhile, Mr. Marlon Tong (picture below), the line manager and Software Engineer of NetworkLabs, answered our questions regarding the company. 

With fellow IT-EXPO students

Mrs. Arcilla and Ms. Abesamis together with the speakers after giving the certificate and token of appreciation 

Afterwards, we were given the chance to tour the two-story office of NetworkLabs! \m/

 Upon entering the lobby, this is the first room that caught my attention. The exam room where applicants will take the exam, and also where employees get their foods. 

1st floor - golf themed (picture above) and 2nd floor (picture below) office

Trivia: all employees regardless of their positions work at the same place, there is no special room for employees with high position (this is to show that all individuals are equal)

Here are some of the hang-out spots or meeting place within the office:

Of course, there's also a pantry where employees can enjoy their lunch and take a time off to relax! 

1st floor pantry - Boracay-ish setting

Perks of working at NetworkLabs? XBOX!!!

... and Karaoke room! 

2nd floor pantry - Finland-ish setting

The tour wouldn't be complete without pictures with friends and classmates...

 NetworkLabs most definitely became one of my chosen companies after the tour. I can see that they provide the best experience for their employees by transforming the office as though it is their home. Also, they treat each other as equal individuals which I think is a good practice. 

* Some pictures grabbed from JJ Granada