Jarrett Hardester Email Address

Director of Global Learning and Development

Percona is the only company that delivers enterprise-class support, consulting, managed services and software for MySQL , MariaDB , MongoDB and other open source databases across on-premise and cloud-based platforms. Percona optimizes databases to maximize application performance.

As the Director of Global Learning & Development at Percona, a leading provider of open source database solutions, I am responsible for creating and executing the company's learning strategy, vision, and roadmap. I lead a global team of learning professionals who design, develop, and deliver innovative and engaging learning solutions that support the company's growth, culture, and performance. With over 13 years of experience in operations and project management, I have a proven track record of building and coaching high-performing teams, managing complex and cross-functional projects, and delivering results that exceed expectations. I am passionate about applying adult learning principles and theories, instructional design best practices, and eLearning design and development tools to create impactful and scalable learning experiences that enable learners to achieve their goals and reach their potential.