John Durkin
About John Durkin
John Durkin is the Senior Director of Education at StreamSets Inc., with over 20 years of experience in corporate training.
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John Durkin currently serves as the Senior Director of Education at StreamSets Inc. He began this role in February 2023, continuing his impactful journey in the field of corporate training and education.
Background
John Durkin has an extensive background in corporate training with over two decades of experience. His career commenced at Cincinnati Bell Telephone Inc, where he worked as a Business Sales Representative and Technical Trainer from 1996 to 1999. This initial role set the foundation for his specialized focus on training and development in various esteemed organizations.
Career at StreamSets Inc. and Hitachi Vantara
John Durkin's current tenure at StreamSets Inc. began in 2021, where he initially served as Director of Education before being promoted to Senior Director of Education in 2023. Prior to joining StreamSets Inc., he held multiple significant roles at Hitachi Vantara from 2015 to 2021, including Director of Training, Digital Solutions; Director of Strategic Solutions & Chief of Staff; and Director of Training.
Previous Roles in Training and Development
Before his time at StreamSets Inc. and Hitachi Vantara, John Durkin significantly contributed to corporate training initiatives in various roles. He was Senior Training Manager at Pentaho from 2013 to 2015 and briefly served as Manager of Training and Development NAD at Staples in 2013. His long tenure at Oracle, from 2004 to 2012 as Senior Training Manager, marks a notable period in his career. Additionally, he worked as Managing Senior Principal Education Consultant and Senior Consultant at Siebel Systems Inc from 1999 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
John Durkin holds a Master of Business Administration in Management from the University of Phoenix, completed between 2008 and 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management from the University of Cincinnati, completed in 1996. His academic background complements his vast professional experience in designing, developing, and implementing innovative training programs tailored to solve complex business challenges.