TPP

• Name: Olivia
• Role: Graduate Analyst (Arabic/Mandarin Speaker)
• Joined: 2015
• University: National Taiwan University & Newcastle University
• Degree: BA Foreign Languages and Literatures & MA Translating and Interpreting

"In my third week I had the opportunity to travel to China..."

Description:

Following my graduation in 2015, I started looking for a challenging and exciting job opportunity where I would be able to apply my skills from university. During my job hunt I came across the Analyst position at TPP. As I researched TPP I felt straight away that this was a company that was working for a good cause and was somewhere where I could really make a difference, so I didn’t hesitate to apply.

After joining I was quickly welcomed into the diverse and vibrant office environment. Everyone is enthusiastic and is working together towards the same goal, which inspires and motivates me to contribute as much as possible to my team.

I was also given immediate responsibility very early on in the job. In my third week I had the opportunity to travel to China, where I took part in meetings and system integration training. Having direct experience on site really helped me to gain an insight into what we do and the positive impact that it has.

I have only been at TPP for a few months, but I already feel a genuine excitement about what this job can offer me. I have so much ownership over my work and I am thrilled about the company projects and prospects. In general, TPP is helping me to grow into a more confident and better person.

• Name: Rosa
• Role: Account Manager
• Joined: 2015
• Degree: Chemistry

"...I didn’t want to be stuck away in a lab for the rest of my life."

Description:

"I started as an Account Manager at TPP after finishing my degree in Chemistry. I enjoyed my degree but I wasn’t necessarily keen on pursuing a career in it as I didn’t want to be stuck away in a lab for the rest of my life. What I really wanted was a customer-facing role where I would be meeting and interacting with people every day. Healthcare is an area I have always been interested in, so working for a clinical software company is ideal as I can help to improve patient care within a role that I really enjoy."

"For me, the best thing about working at TPP is that from day one I have been trusted and given real responsibility. Although this could be considered daunting, my team are always fully supportive and I always feel I can ask for help if needed. Within just a few weeks I was completely managing my own time and workload, and had the opportunity to get involved in several big projects. Another fantastic thing about TPP is that your opinion is always heard whether you’ve been at the company for ten years or ten weeks."

"As I am responsible for our customers in the South of England, I get to travel a lot for meetings which is something I really enjoy. I have been to lots of new places and met people from all levels within the NHS, including the Chief Executives of several trusts. I am also responsible for managing national contracts and ensuring that we retain our current business, as well as expanding our customer base across the UK."

"I find that I am constantly challenged and every day is different which means coming to work is always interesting. I’ve acquired so many new skills as well as developed my existing ones since I joined the company. TPP moves at such a fast pace and there are so many different opportunities arising every day, so it’s really exciting to be part of it all!"

• Name: Samuel
• Role: Technical Operations
• Joined: 2017
• University: Aberystwyth University
• Degree: BSc Computer Science

"every day our work is making a difference for the thousands of people..."

Description:

I’ve recently started working at TPP, and since I have started I have experienced a wide range of projects and tasks that have kept each day fresh, new and exciting.

I have always been interested in all aspects of computing, so becoming a part of the Technical Operations team has been the best way to progress my knowledge and career. In any given week I could be looking at networking, databases, server hardware or scoping an international data centre for a new project. I have found that TPP offers a friendly and understanding environment to learn new skills while still giving me a major say in what happens, even as a new starter.

A major part of the Technical Operations role is ensuring SystmOne is up and running all the time for our customers, which involves looking after one of the largest real-time databases in the world. It gives the whole team a real sense of both scale and pride when we compare what we support to massive world-wide companies like Visa and Google. It’s very satisfying to know that our work is comparable with the biggest names in the world in terms of the solution we’re supporting, and that every day our work is making difference for the thousands of people around the world who use SystmOne.

• Name: Moji Agboola
• Role: Software Developer
• Joined: 2018
• University: University of Cambridge
• Degree: MA Engineering

"My first project involved developing machine learning tools to help with the early detection of cancer."

Description:

I studied Engineering at Cambridge, and started at TPP straight after graduating. I really enjoy coding, so I decided to look for jobs in software development. TPP stood out to me in my job search was that it wasn’t just about making software, but making software that had a huge impact on people’s lives.

Working at TPP actually feels more relaxed than university. Because of the way uni was structured, I never really had “time off”, as I had to carry on studying even through the holidays. At TPP, there’s no pressure to continue working past the closing time, and we are not allowed to take work home. This means that you can spend the day being focused on working efficiently, and then truly have the evenings and weekends off. Also, even though the company is split into lots of little teams, it still feels like one big team - we all help each other and are accountable to each other.

Since joining TPP, I have worked on a number of projects. Every couple of months, we change teams, and that certainly keeps things exciting! My first project involved developing machine learning tools to help with the early detection of cancer. I’m now working to improve healthcare in prisons.

The extracurricular side of TPP is great. I enjoy playing the guitar, and TPP actually has a free guitar lesson once a week, which I go to, and it’s been really useful.