Last Updated on 2025-01-10
Everyone looked fabulous in white! Check out our party highlights with us.
A spectacular celebration marked the end of another successful year. The Full Scale team gathered at Cebu Ocean Park on December 7 for “Seas the Day!” Year-End Party 2024.
The all-white-themed celebration brought together team members from across the Philippines, with Full Scale founder and CEO Matt Watson, Chief Sales Officer Gregg Schmedding, and COO Darrell Blackburn joining from Kansas City, Missouri, to share in the festivities.
Diving Into the Celebrations
The evening kicked off with excitement as lucky team members Shiela Mae Lepon, Igor Villaluz, and Jessa Mae Yosores won the coveted Balikbayan Box giveaway. The surprises continued with Ivan Clark Gomez winning the much-anticipated Vacation Giveaway, setting the tone for an evening filled with recognition and celebration.
In the spirit of acknowledging outstanding contributions, Julie Ann Lasala was crowned the winner of the Recruitment Referral Contest, demonstrating Full Scale’s commitment to growing its talented team.
A Year in Review
The highlight reel of 2024 showcased Full Scale’s remarkable journey through the year, followed by inspiring speeches from the leadership team.
Matt and Darrell presented a comprehensive review of 2024’s achievements, while Matt and Gregg shared compelling insights about why Full Scale continues to be a leader in software development services.
Matt and Nax rounded out the presentations with an inspiring message about growth and courage, emphasizing the company’s values and vision for the future.
Honoring Dedication and Service
A significant portion of the evening was dedicated to recognizing team members’ loyalty and commitment. Service awards were presented to employees celebrating their 3-year and 5-year milestones with Full Scale, marking their invaluable contributions to the company’s success.
Celebrating in Style
The evening featured several memorable moments, including:
- A Karaoke battle between teams and more fun games
- Awarding of Full Scale 1st Esport tournament
- A wine-toasting ceremony that brought everyone together
- Recognition of the most creatively dressed attendees
- Announcement of 2025 company-wide activities and events
Full Scale Foresight: Looking Ahead to 2025
As Full Scale closes another remarkable chapter, the “Seas the Day!” celebration recognizes past achievements and glimpses of an exciting future.
With over 300 team members coming together, the event reinforced Full Scale’s strong company culture and commitment to excellence in software development services.
The maritime-themed celebration perfectly encapsulated Full Scale’s spirit of adventure and readiness to navigate new opportunities in the technology sector.
As we sail into 2025, Full Scale remains anchored in its mission to deliver exceptional software development services while fostering a vibrant, inclusive workplace culture.
Ready to Join Our Crew?
Are you a talented developer looking to be part of something extraordinary? Full Scale is always on the lookout for passionate tech professionals to join our growing team. Experience a workplace culture that celebrates success, nurtures growth, and values each team member’s contribution.
Join us and be part of next year’s celebrations! We offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Professional growth opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Global project exposure
- Work-life balance
Your next professional adventure in software development begins here.
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Matt Watson is a serial tech entrepreneur who has started four companies and had a nine-figure exit. He was the founder and CTO of VinSolutions, the #1 CRM software used in today’s automotive industry. He has over twenty years of experience working as a tech CTO and building cutting-edge SaaS solutions.
As the CEO of Full Scale, he has helped over 100 tech companies build their software services and development teams. Full Scale specializes in helping tech companies grow by augmenting their in-house teams with software development talent from the Philippines.
Matt hosts Startup Hustle, a top podcast about entrepreneurship with over 6 million downloads. He has a wealth of knowledge about startups and business from his personal experience and from interviewing hundreds of other entrepreneurs.
