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Rob Bearden
174 Ratings
Pros
"One of the best open source companies to work with" (in 41 reviews)
"Good culture and work life balance" (in 12 reviews)
Cons
"work life balance and maneuverability" (in 16 reviews)
"NOT FOUND ERROR --" No Cons Found :P" (in 7 reviews)
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"Great company with solid benefit and compensation packages."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hortonworks full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Great portfolio and synergy throughout the organization.
Cons
There is no 401k in place.
Hortonworks 2018-10-03 18:48 PDT![Hortonworks Logo]()
"Best of intentions"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Hortonworks full-time
Pros
Fast growing startup, publicly held which made it more interesting
Cons
Field sales management seemed clueless to the realities. Terrible decision making when promoting managers that aren't qualified. Worst manager I ever worked for, 20+ years in the industry.
Advice to Management
Listen to your employees
Hortonworks 2018-11-09 14:23 PST![Hortonworks Logo]()
"Not a bad place at all"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Hortonworks full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Lot of opportunities to expand your learning spectrum
Cons
Its political, similar to the US politics and peoples opinion about the same.
Advice to Management
Mean it when you say we are transparent
Hortonworks 2018-09-28 10:35 PDT![Hortonworks Logo]()
"Great Company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hortonworks full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Great product, great offices, great people!
Cons
If you are not open to the constant change a start-up brings it won't be for you. I however really enjoy it, it keeps things interesting!
Hortonworks 2018-09-17 16:13 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Hortonworks Inside Sales - Great Start To Career"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hortonworks full-time
Pros
Great pay and benefits
Top level training programCons
Decentralized leadership
Organization structure changes oftenHortonworks 2018-09-07 13:57 PDT![Hortonworks Logo]()
"Life at Hortonworks"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hortonworks full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Great perks, benefits, people & environment
Cons
Favoritism within management, lack of culture
Advice to Management
Learn to mingle outside of management & reprimand those in management that need it.
Hortonworks 2018-09-05 06:53 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Great company, public but feels like start-up"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hortonworks full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Independence to work on your ideas, management easy and not standing on ur head, food
Cons
Late to market on some products, management should have more skilled folks for the job they are doing
Hortonworks 2018-08-16 20:31 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Amazing Culture!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hortonworks full-time (More than a year)
Pros
A colloborative company culture is enabling employees to do their best work!
HR Organization is world class filled with smart, experienced, and driven individuals!
Benefits and catered lunches!Cons
Keep true to your values as we soar to new heights.
Advice to Management
Keep open communications with employees, we appreciate it.
Hortonworks 2018-07-24 15:59 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Great pay"
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I have been working at Hortonworks full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Great pay with room to grow based on performance
Cons
Long hours - no work life balance
Hortonworks 2018-06-18 09:41 PDTHelpful (1)
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"SVP product"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hortonworks full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
innovative culture, fast paced, talented teams
Cons
a lot on our plate to manage
Advice to Management
continue sharing the vision for next 2 years
Hortonworks 2018-06-21 10:10 PDT
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