We’re incredibly proud that our very own Senior Director in Product Management, Natalia Gonzalez, has been named a finalist for Best Tech Manager and MyVest as a finalist for Best Tech Work Culture at the annual TIMMY Awards.
Best Tech Work Culture
MyVest’s nomination for Best Tech Work Culture is highlighted by our dedication to transparency, respect, innovation and fun, and this drives everything we do from how we hire, to training, to how we organize teams and do our work to fulfill our mission to help more families secure their financial future. We do this through:
- Fostering an environment of technical creativity and innovation
- Providing learning & professional development benefits
- Active career development
- Creating a culture of diversity and inclusion that celebrates our core value “people matter”
Here is what employees are saying
“Without MyVest’s support for underrepresented women like me, I would never have ended up working in software engineering. It’s a life changing experience, and I’m so grateful to MyVest.”
—Yingjee Wang, Software Engineer
“At the end of the day, it’s not just how you work together that’s important, but also the impact of your work. MyVest’s mission is to help ordinary families achieve better retirement outcomes. And that’s a good one. Our work has a very real impact on the quality of life of the tens of thousands of families whose portfolios are managed by our software.”
—Joe Freund, Senior Director of Platform Engineering
Best Tech Manager
Natalia Gonzalez joined MyVest 13 years ago and brings great expertise from her roles in operations and product management. Here’s a highlight from the Best Tech Manager award nomination that showcases her approach to management.
How does Natalia ensure a great team culture?
“It’s critical for every individual in a team to feel seen, heard, and appreciated. This is foundational to a great team culture and a cornerstone of how MyVest approaches corporate culture,” said Natalia. “Fostering the behaviors that lead to great team culture is everyone’s responsibility but managers are uniquely positioned to set a great example.” One of the biggest strengths of any team is diversity and ensuring that everyone feels they have a voice and their perspective is valued is crucial. Natalia explains, “Each and every day I strive to make sure everyone feels that they can speak their mind and provide their opinion and have it be heard and considered.”
MyVest sets the stage for a great team culture through understanding and active support of work/life balance. “The corporate culture is such that we are all encouraged and supported to have full and enriching lives. As you can imagine, this culture of mutual trust, openness and respect fosters true camaraderie,” said Natalia.“As a manager, it’s also important to have frequent check-ins with direct reports to ensure that their workload is manageable and that they feel good about their work/life balance. The benefits that come from each person feeling that they are truly valued and appreciated is immense. It leads to better team cohesion, more creative problem solving, and improves employee morale and retention,” she continued.
Vote Here
Cast your vote for both Natalia for Best Tech Manager and for MyVest for Best Tech Work Culture – once a day – until August 15. We will find out in October if Natalia and MyVest win!
We have a long and illustrious history with the TIMMY’s, winning Best Tech Work Culture in the past, and Best Tech Manager 3 times (Joe Freund as Senior Director of Platform Engineering, Brian Marchiel as VP of Product, and Joanne Pons, VP of Engineering).
Want to work for our award-winning team? You’re in luck — we’re hiring!
About the TIMMY Awards
Celebrating the best in tech. Each year, Tech in Motion’s Timmy Awards celebrate the best tech startups, managers, and employers for creating innovative products and fostering environments where tech professionals can thrive. With seven coveted tech award categories, the Timmys are a highly sought-after recognition for startups and Fortune 500 companies alike.
