Clever Devices
Sink or Swim
Project Engineer (Former Employee) – New York – February 19, 2019
Fast-paced tech start-up, lots of work to go around, with no help or insturction on how to do it. Everyone is either too busy with their own work or in meetings to help. You must be able to work on your own here, or you will not make it.
Exciting company that "makes a difference". Fast pace!
Director (Current Employee) – New York – February 20, 2019
Clever Devices is a growing company in a very interesting space (technology and public transit). Because of their rapid growth, the pace can be fast and, at times, hectic. If you enjoy working in an environment where you are challenged, and where the focus can shift quickly, then this is a very rewarding place. Management truly cares about their people. Benefits are very good and time off is above average. However, if you like a quiet, consistent (slow) pace, then you will struggle here. The ability to work on technical solutions that have a direct and positive impact on the community through public transportation is very rewarding, but you do need to be committed to your job or you may struggle.
Pros
Compensation, impact on society/communities, company growth
Cons
can be stressful due to growth.
Good Environment to work
IT Manager (Current Employee) – Woodbury, NY – February 6, 2019
I have been with Clever Devices for over 5 years, I work hand in hand with the Director of IT. The Director and I think on the same lines in technology and he is a good supervisor. The type of day to day work is enjoyable.
Pros
Free beverages all day and night, New building
Cons
none
well it was good while it lasted
Tech Specialist (Former Employee) – Woodbury, NY – January 1, 2019
This was my favorite place to work the place was great to work in and comfortable. I got paid weekly but wasnt told at first it was a contract and how long it will last. I took it as I will be permanent later but I always asked my manager or my recruiter and they said they didnt know an exact answer. Then when Christmas vacation came they told me the contract ended and they didnt need my services I just wish they told me 2 weeks in advance and not out of nowhere so I didnt have time to prepare.
Pros
lunches, peaceful, comfortable, weekly pay
Cons
communication among employees
A demanding but good place to learn many aspects of the business.
Senior Data Systems Engineer (Former Employee) – Woodbury, NY – November 27, 2018
A typical day included 2 status meetings with an additional meeting for showstopper ( Problems which could delay deliverables) cases. Analysis/Trouble shooting of customer data.
Workplace is casual friendly.
Hardest part of the job is the time you need to invest. Working late evenings is the norm and sometimes weekends on occasions.
Learning Transit Agencies Bus and Rail systems is a treat.
Workplace is casual friendly.
Hardest part of the job is the time you need to invest. Working late evenings is the norm and sometimes weekends on occasions.
Learning Transit Agencies Bus and Rail systems is a treat.
Pros
Ability to work remotely
Cons
Demanding and must be available 24 hours a day including weekends on certain occasions.
Tough to balance alternating between tsunami and doldrum at work
Associate Project Engineer (Current Employee) – New York, NY – November 12, 2018
They expect a lot of you- that you learn by yourself, and do it all yourself-I just wish they paid me more.
Best was getting a hard job done, worst was working with immature products that were meant to be customer facing
Best was getting a hard job done, worst was working with immature products that were meant to be customer facing
Fast paced work place
Project Manager (Former Employee) – Woodbury, NY – September 9, 2018
Full day
Learning opportunities abound
Workplace culture is laid back
The hardest part of the job would be to coordinate activities within groups that have competing priorities
The enjoyable part of the job the informal relationships that everyone accessible and willing to help
Learning opportunities abound
Workplace culture is laid back
The hardest part of the job would be to coordinate activities within groups that have competing priorities
The enjoyable part of the job the informal relationships that everyone accessible and willing to help
Very Niche Market.
Systems Technician / Field Service Technician (Former Employee) – Plainview, NY – August 29, 2018
The biggest issue with Clever Devices is they choose to be a reactive company versus a proactive company. Unfortunately the transit industry is so mismanaged that they literally look to throw their vendors under the bus. Since the Clever Device integrates with nearly all of the bus systems it gets blamed whenever something goes wrong. There have been many times whereby we as the techs resolve the buses issue because it was blamed on the clever device thus doing transit maintenance job by proving the clever device was not the culprit. Management when I worked for them would release faulty products that caused issues with clever performance and instead of admitting to it they would fire PM or techs to place blame on them when it was actually a product issue that needed to be resolved but since they were now reacting they had to buy some time. to figure out the fix.
Pros
always something to work on
Cons
Reactive in an industry where proactive approach would be best served.
Growing Pains
Project Manager - Intelligent Transit Systems (Current Employee) – San Francisco, CA – June 4, 2018
The company has an expansive scope, and in need of experienced people within the transit industry. There are growing pains with product, management, and talent within the company.
Fantastic Company
Senior Accountant (Former Employee) – Woodbury, NY – May 9, 2018
As a consultant, I enjoyed the experience of working at CD. Although I cannot comment on compensation, advancement and benefits, I can tell you this is a great company. Personnel are great individuals - friendly, and helpful.
Clever Devices
SR.ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN/ FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN (Former Employee) – Washington City, DC – January 18, 2018
Fast pace, buses electronic packages will break down, buses on schedules and must be repaired. WMATA very high profile. Love for this type of work, always busy. Love dealing with people
Not recommended
Project Manger - Contract (Former Employee) – Chicago, IL – January 6, 2018
One of the things that made the Clever Device role difficult is the company itself is located in New York but the job I held was in Chicago. Thus, you were always an outsider and never a real part of the team. The client was difficult and dysfunctional, and the Clever provided no substantive support. The job was so stressful it was literally making me physically ill, interestingly, the symptoms cleared up with in a few days of leaving. When they called to cancel my position, in truth, the thing I felt most was relieved.
Dead-End Employment
Employee (Former Employee) – Woodbury, NY – October 17, 2017
Poor opportunity for advancement unless you personally know someone in management. Ineffective managers. Micromanaging executive management. High turnover rate for supervisors.
Pros
Compensation
Cons
Stressful, unrealistic deadlines, poor work-life balance, lack of flexibility, no opportunity for growth, messy internal politics, inefficient workflow processes
Growing technology company in a niche market. Clear direction, strong leadership, good compensation.
Business Development (Former Employee) – Woodbury, NY – July 27, 2017
Clever Devices provides innovative, state-of-the-art transit technology solutions to public and private transportation providers to improve rider experience, facilitate efficient operations, and increase profitability.
Innovation. Cutting edge technology. Great clients. Excellent teams. Collaborative atmosphere. Room to advance
Innovation. Cutting edge technology. Great clients. Excellent teams. Collaborative atmosphere. Room to advance
Pros
Recognized excellence in the workplace
Big company with still small company culture
Project Engineer I (Current Employee) – Fremont, CA – July 13, 2017
Clever Devices is an ever growing company that has been leading the industry in Transit Technology. The culture is very welcoming and interested in your personal growth. It is a growing company and still has some growing pains it is working out.
Pros
Week off at Christmas not part of your PTO
Poor Management and No Strategy
Systems Engineer (Former Employee) – Woodbury, NY – June 28, 2017
This company is very unorganized and is run by "senior" managers who do not have the skills nor professional background. Very difficult to get anything approved. Not a forward thinking environment. They run the company like a mom and pop shop- Day by day. No planning, no strategy, no roadmap. Office environment is loud and people are very clicky, immature and unmanaged. Would not recommend.
Pros
Benefits
Cons
Hours, Salary, Management
Productive and Professional Place to Work At
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/ASSISTANT CONTROLLER (Current Employee) – Woodbury, NY – September 28, 2015
Professional place to work at with supportive management. I like working alongside my colleagues and learning from them.
Pros
Monthly Denim Day
Cons
Long Hours
Great people and benefits
HR Coordinator / Executive Admin Assistant (Former Employee) – Woodbury, NY – April 23, 2015
Clever Devices employees great people and offers great benefits. They are mostly an engineering company for ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems). It is a great place to work.
Fast growing company with great work environment
Sales Operations Coordinator (Former Employee) – Woodbury, NY – March 9, 2015
Clever Devices is a great place to develop a successful career. Everyone works as a team and are always willing to help. I learned a great amount of information from working at that company.
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