By Ocient Staff
Our values shape not just the work we do but how we show up every day as individuals and as a team.
Ocient recently gathered for Accelerate 2024 at The Forge in Lemont, Illinois for our annual event celebrating growth, collaboration, and innovation. It was more than just a company meeting—it was an opportunity for Ocienteers to connect, reflect, and embody the values that define our culture.
Seeing is believing and below are five moments from Accelerate that capture the essence of what it means to work at Ocient and prioritize leadership, inclusivity, customer-focus, and much more.
Always Leading by Example
Ocient Value: Leadership
It all starts at the top. Leadership at Ocient isn’t just about titles or seniority—it’s about stepping up, taking ownership, and guiding others towards meaningful outcomes.
At Accelerate, CEO Chris Gladwin and the leadership team actively encouraged employees to get involved, share insights, and embrace the challenges of our work. Everyone—from engineers to account managers—have a voice in shaping Ocient’s direction. This collaborative approach exemplifies how leadership isn’t limited to the C-suite but is embedded throughout every role at Ocient.
Building Customer-Focused Solutions Together
Ocient Value: Customer-Focused
Our target always starts with customer needs. Whether it’s through refining our solutions to meet innovative requirements or brainstorming new product features, our goal is always to exceed expectations.
Customer obsession drives every action we take—from the way we design products to how we approach support. It’s this focus that ensures we build solutions that truly address real-world challenges and hit the bullseye.
Inclusive and Collaborative in Every Conversation
Ocient Value: Inclusive and Collaborative
This moment perfectly captures the energy of our team members from across the company coming together for a nature walk. At Ocient, we value diverse perspectives, knowing they make our work stronger and more impactful.
Accelerate provided many moments like these—whether during formal meetings or casual conversations—where employees connected across roles and backgrounds. Our inclusive culture encourages open dialogue and fosters an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
Efficiency in Action: Problem-Solving in Real Time
Ocient Value: Efficiently Effective
Managing a product roadmap with increasing customer requirements demands focus. One of the core focuses at Ocient is being “efficiently effective,” which means getting things done quickly without sacrificing quality or precision.
Our ability to pivot quickly, make informed choices, and deliver solutions that work is a testament to this core value.
Craftsmanship with Every Patent
Ocient Value: Craft-Driven
In this photo from the 2024 Ocient Awards Show, leaders acknowledge the engineers who have earned patents over the last year. Craft-driven work at Ocient is about building with precision, care, and pride—whether it’s writing elegant code, refining interfaces, or creating scalable infrastructure.
Distinguished Engineer Jason Arnold has contributed over 50 patents and was recognized in the ceremony.
Trust at the Core
Ocient Value: Trustworthy & Ethical
Technical excellence alone isn’t enough. We pair craftsmanship with a commitment to ethics and trustworthiness. Throughout Accelerate, we revisited our promise to build products and solutions that not only excel but also adhere to the highest ethical standards, with a particular focus on energy efficiency. Whether it’s handling data securely or maintaining transparency with customers, we believe trust is fundamental to long-term success.
Accelerating with Purpose
Accelerate was more than just a company event—it was a living demonstration of the values that make Ocient a great place to work. As we head into the next phase of growth, these values will continue to guide our decisions, inspire our actions, and connect us to the customers and communities we serve.
Here’s to the future—let’s continue to lead, collaborate, and accelerate, the Ocient way!
If you’re interested in joining the team, explore open opportunities at our jobs page.