HackerOne’s Commitment to Learning and Development

HackerOne is committed to providing comprehensive learning and development opportunities to fuel our competitive edge and cultivate a highly skilled and deeply motivated workforce.

Why Continuous Learning is Important

As the industry and markets evolve, so do the skills required to stay ahead. Staying informed and skilled is crucial. This is why continuous learning is essential at HackerOne:

• Enhanced Performance and Innovation: Training and similar programs inform employees about industry trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Attraction and Retention of Talent: A commitment to professional growth demonstrates HackerOne’s investment in people, making it an attractive place to work. 
• Building a Future-Ready Workforce: HackerOne is preparing employees for future challenges and opportunities by fostering an environment of continuous learning. 
• Adaptability to Change: Continuous learning ensures that employees remain adaptable and capable of responding to new challenges. It also helps HackerOne stay competitive by fostering a team ready to embrace change.

HackerOne’s Commitment to Learning and Development

HackerOne recognizes the value of prioritizing professional development. We offer LinkedIn Learning with a wide range of video courses taught by industry experts, support teams with additional training, and offer employees a budget to learn and apply new skills and knowledge related to their roles and the industry.

We asked Hackeronies how they use their learning and development budgets to improve their skills and knowledge.

Reggie Swick, Senior Talent Strategy Partner, Florida, U.S.

Reggie used his budget for training and certification related to the learning and development aspect of his role as a business partner. While an experienced human resources business partner, he wanted to deepen his knowledge and expertise in the field to better support his HackerOne partners and the organizational goals.

This development supports Reggie’s career growth as it allows him to be more versatile and impactful, ensuring that he meets the evolving needs of the workforce and contributes to our overall success.

“This training has been instrumental in broadening my skill set and enhancing my ability to design and implement effective learning programs. By gaining advanced knowledge in L&D, I can more effectively support employee development, drive engagement, and foster a culture of continuous learning within the organization.” 

Jolene Mair, Salesforce Application Engineer, United Kingdom

Jolene used her budget to take courses and exams related to her recent Salesforce certifications. HackerOne helped her complete an impressive seven certifications this year! Way to go, Jolene!

Jolene emphasizes that there is always room for growth in every aspect of your career, and being encouraged by HackerOne to achieve more makes her feel valued. She continues to develop those essential skills and apply them in her work.

“Gaining Salesforce certifications allows me to grow within the Salesforce ecosystem and become a subject matter expert in key areas within the platform. It allows me to showcase the areas of Salesforce in which I have knowledge and skills —in the Salesforce world, they are badges of honor! To progress into particular roles, certifications are a requirement usually looked for alongside the necessary experience.”

Konstantinos Stavropoulos, Infrastructure Engineer, the Netherlands

Kostas uses the learning and development budget to stay current with new technology, build his professional network, and advance his skills. He also purchases books that challenge him to improve his technical leadership and enrolls in courses that help him learn a new programming language swiftly.

He believes that HackerOne’s investment in its employees' development supports and actively encourages the betterment of its workforce. He is confident that HackerOne can keep up with technological advances and best practices while having happy, productive, and forward-looking employees.

“The HackerOne budget allows me to attend conferences, where I can network with other people in our wider technical community and catch up with trending topics. The opportunities to develop my skills keep me up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, enhancing my performance at work.”

Arkadiusz Ostrycharz, Director, Software Engineering, the Netherlands

Arkadiusz attended the Confidence Conference with the budget available to employees. This was an opportunity to learn more about cybersecurity and network with people in the industry.

Attending industry events allows employees like Arkadiusz to stay updated on trends and prioritize career development in constantly evolving areas like artificial intelligence and language learning models. Embracing these important areas of development expands our knowledge and informs our decision-making, driving team success in a dynamic environment.

“It was a mix of different perspectives, such as blue teaming, red teaming, defensive programming, OPSEC, and a bit of physical security. It helped me better understand how our platform intertwines with the broader security landscape and how we can enable companies in their cybersecurity efforts.” 

Arjun Kolady, Senior Manager, Product Operations, California, U.S.

Arjun utilized his budget to take a certified course from Product Led Alliance. This training has provided insights and best practices for creating a more effective product operations function at HackerOne.

“My team is responsible for owning the internal planning process, communicating product releases to HackerOne and external audiences, and sourcing insights for data-powered decision-making. This training provided me with a perspective on industry best practices which gave me confidence in approaching my day-to-day work.”

Embracing professional development is an exciting opportunity that benefits both employees and employers. Encouraging teams to pursue lifelong learning is crucial for business growth. Hackeronies demonstrate the real rewards of such investments, showcasing how they drive remarkable progress in personal careers and overall business success.