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At TCS, every day is full of challenges and situations, often unexpected. I always come to work excited, because I don't know what I'm going to find and this feeling of discovery and continuous learning is very stimulating. In my work, every day is a new one. Each new activity and each new project provides a new opportunity. Being a TCS is exciting and inspires me to personal and professional achievements.
My first job was at a large Brazilian bank. It was a school for me and I stayed there for more than 6 years, reaching the position of project manager. Then I went to work in the largest clothing industry in Latin America. I accepted the proposal due to the challenge of structuring the company's IT area and remained there for more than 4 years. During this period I received proposals from companies in the same sector, but I couldn't leave the biggest one for a smaller one, despite proposals with higher salaries, after all, I knew what I wanted to achieve!
I have 43 years of professional experience. I have worked in various industries and have had many valuable experiences, which have made me the professional I am today.
In one of these experiences, as I had interactions with CXO levels at a large insurance company, I was able to schedule a visit with the CIO (Chief Information Officer) to offer our services. When I finished the presentation of our capabilities, he recognized me and asked: “Did you work at “X” company, right? I was your intern!!” I was apprehensive because I didn't remember him, but he showed a lot of respect and admiration for me and ended up contracting our services.
This left me with a very important lesson: “You are always being watched, whether by your team, your peers, and obviously by your supervisors, so be an example”!
If I am at TCS today, it is because someone who got to know my work, at the beginning of my career, recommended me due to my commitment, integrity, and willingness to make things happen.
I keep in mind that to achieve good results I depend on the people who are part of TCS, hence I try to make myself available to seek a solution together. I believe that because of this openness, people see me as a point of contact for any type of problem and I always help them to find a solution or direct them to someone that will support them. One of my biggest activities is to allocate associates who are or will become available and look for a position that matches their respective profiles. It is very satisfying when the profile of the associate fits the needs of the project for which I referred them.
I feel that my work makes a difference in people's lives. I believe this is due to the passion I have for TCS and everything it represents. A company that aims to make a difference in the community in which it operates! For example, TCS donates 66% of the company's profits to philanthropy and, in doing so, embeds itself in the community where it is based, I think that's fantastic!
Another factor that delights me about TCS is the concern for the associate's career, it is the investment in training and development, providing several training platforms with more than 10,000 courses. TCS truly treats the associate not as an employee but as a true partner.
Undoubtedly, TCS is one of the best companies I have worked for my entire life. Values such as diversity and inclusion are practiced daily by TCS. I was hired at the age of 56 and will complete 10 years working in the Company, on May 24. I used to say that as I'm going to live until I'm 120, and I'm going to work here at TCS until I'm 80!
In terms of the work environment, I view TCS as a close-knit family. Despite being a large organization, it has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This spirit of friendliness and inclusiveness is so ingrained in the company culture that it's reflected in the behavior of each employee. They treat each other with kindness and willingness to assist one another, and this has a direct effect on the bonds we form with our diverse range of clients.
From my managers and senior management at TCS, I have learned about being resilient and tireless. Working hard, but always taking care of my well-being, maintaining my passion for what I do.
All this perception I have about TCS's Beliefs and Culture can be found and felt in its values: “Leading Change, Integrity, Respect for the individual, Excellence and, Learning and Sharing.”
I would like to share something that moved me a lot when I first became aware. Despite having practiced this my entire life, I only discovered my true purpose in life, here at TCS: HELPING PEOPLE!
As a final reflection, I would like to leave you, the reader of this article, with some tips for living “serving” instead of “working”:
Link your goals to your values;
- Our essence is one, so when we choose a company, its values need to be aligned with yours;
- More than just doing what you like, it is learning to like what you have to do;
- Discover your talent: What you like to do, what you do well, and whether someone will pay you for it;
- Discover what your purpose in life is!
I used to say that I´m not a “workaholic”, I´m an “WORKLOVER”!
