Three Most Common Developer Skill Gaps Impacting Your Business

MongoDB is navigating significant changes and challenges, including a leadership transition and addressing developer skill gaps. A common barrier to adopting modern data platforms like MongoDB is the skill gap in areas such as aggregation, indexing, optimization, and security, which can lead to increased costs and inefficiencies. To address this, MongoDB's Instructor-Led Training team has developed the MongoDB Skill Scanner, a tool that identifies skill shortages and helps organizations implement targeted training programs to improve proficiency and reduce risks. Additionally, MongoDB is advancing its capabilities in edge computing with the release of the Realm C++ SDK to support distributed applications in industries like automotive and healthcare. In terms of leadership, Dev Ittycheria announced his retirement as CEO effective November 2025, with Chirantan “CJ” Desai set to succeed him. Desai, with experience from ServiceNow and Cloudflare, is expected to guide MongoDB through its next phase of growth, focusing on leveraging AI and data-intensive applications. Ittycheria emphasized the importance of this transition for MongoDB's continued success and expressed confidence in the company's strategic direction and leadership team.