Need more than a query engine.... - Systems Engineer Starburst Employee Review

1.0
4 Aug 2023
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Pros

Starbrst is based on a powerful open source data lake query engine, but it takes waaaaaaaaaay more than a few federated and fast queries to build a true solution. The company is built on a flawed model and while the people are great, individually collectively it's a really toxic culture where trust and collaboration are scarce....

Cons

while the sales strategy is well conceived, the actual execution is completely disconnected from reality. Entire Sales teams have been given quotas that are unrealistic boarding on nonsensical. While i hope the strategy pays off i don't see a successful future!!

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Starburst Response
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Thank you for sharing your experiences at Starburst. We appreciate your recognition of our powerful open source data lake analytics platform. We're committed to continuous improvement and appreciate your feedback on areas of concern. We value the contribution of each employee and strive to foster a supportive and collaborative environment. While we're confident in our sales strategy, we're always working to ensure its alignment with our team goals and vision. Your input is invaluable and I strongly encourage you to reach out to your manager, myself, or your HRBP so we can discuss your feedback and better understand your experiences. -Javier Molina, CRO

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