John Pilon
About John Pilon
John Pilon serves as the Federal and Eastern Canadian Sales Lead at Aqua Security, bringing extensive experience in sales and management across various technology companies. His background includes significant roles at Microsoft Canada, CrowdStrike, and Zscaler, with a focus on security solutions and data governance.
Current Role at Aqua Security
John Pilon serves as the Federal and Eastern Canadian Sales Lead at Aqua Security. He has held this position since 2023, working remotely from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and initiatives tailored to the federal sector and eastern Canadian markets.
Professional Experience
John Pilon has extensive experience in sales and management across various technology companies. He previously worked at CrowdStrike as Regional Director for the Federal Government from 2017 to 2021. Before that, he held multiple roles at Microsoft Canada, including Territory Manager and Strategic Engagement Manager. His career also includes positions at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Zscaler, and Varonis, where he developed expertise in security solutions and data governance.
Education and Training
John Pilon studied at CEGEP - John Abbott College, where he achieved a degree in Business Administration from 1993 to 1995. He also attended Beaconsfield High School. His educational background has provided a foundation for his career in sales and management within the technology sector.
Skills and Expertise
John Pilon possesses strong skills in contract negotiations and strategic sales, particularly in the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry. His expertise in security solutions and data governance is particularly relevant to the Federal and Eastern Canadian markets. He has a proven track record in territory sales development, demonstrating his ability to drive results in competitive environments.
Career Progression
John Pilon has progressed through various roles in the technology sector since the early 2000s. He began his career at Softchoice as an Outbound Sales Representative from 2002 to 2005. He then transitioned to Microserv as a Software Sales Developer before moving on to Microsoft Canada, where he held several key positions. His career has included leadership roles at companies like Hewlett Packard Enterprise and CrowdStrike, showcasing his growth and adaptability in the industry.