Slow moving company moving in the right direction - Regional Sales Manager OpenDNS Employee Review

3.0
10 Mar 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Unique security solution that is easy to implement and rollout. OpenDNS uses big data analytic's from seeing 3-4% of the worlds internet traffic through its 20+ worldwide DNS DC's. It takes this information and is able to predict where threats on the web are: malware, phishing threats, etc.

Cons

CEO is the founder. He was a kid when he started and still is today - young, immature and green. A good hacker but a poor leader. It's key for him to hire the right C levels to execute the vision and strategy. Place has turned into a grind shop - high pressure, micro-managing, high expectations - little reward little recognition... very unbalanced. Company is slow moving - been around for 9 years and is trying to penetrate the Enterprise security market from being a consumer content filtering solution. It's key for him to hire the right C levels to execute the vision - end of the day David U is just a hacker not a leader. Place is turning into a grind factory. High expectations, high pressure from management - low compensation, low reward. Very unbalanced.

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5.0
13 Oct 2020
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Pros

Customers love OpenDNS, which makes it amazing

Cons

It transitioned from startup to big company with the acquisition.

5.0
12 Jul 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Hands down, the best part of OpenDNS is the culture. Not only are your colleagues fun and interesting but they're very intelligent and A-players. It's rewarding to work on such a high performing team. Moreover, OpenDNS is full of thought leaders in the security space, which means that we have a very accomplished team solving interesting problems that define the future of security. There's little hierarchy, which means that good ideas shine through no matter who you are, and executives are very accessible. The management structure works very well and managers tend to take the time to give meaningful feedback so that you can develop as an individual.

Cons

As with any startup, the hours are long. However, you see the results of the work you put in, so for me, it's worth it. Compensation is fairly low compared to other tech companies, so you need to proactively negotiate.

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