John Plishker
About John Plishker
John Plishker is a Sales Director at Sourced Group, an Amdocs Company, with extensive experience in cloud-oriented projects and a strong background in sales and solution architecture. He has held various positions at notable companies, including Amdocs, CENX, and Hitachi Vantara, and possesses excellent customer-facing skills.
Current Role at Sourced Group
John Plishker serves as the Sales Director at Sourced Group, an Amdocs Company, since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment within the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in cloud-oriented projects to drive sales and establish relationships with clients.
Previous Experience at Amdocs
Prior to his current position, John Plishker held multiple roles at Amdocs. He worked as a Solution Architect Director from 2012 to 2016, focusing on complex solutions in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Additionally, he served as a Senior Sales Consultant from 2004 to 2011, contributing to sales strategies and client engagements.
Background in Technology and Sales
John Plishker has a diverse background in technology and sales. He worked at Accenture as a Technology Architect from 1996 to 2000. He also held various positions at Hitachi Vantara, including Account Executive - Digital Solutions and Digital Services Sales Principal - Cloud Specialist, from 2018 to 2022. His experience includes pre-sales roles at CENX and REAN Cloud.
Education and Qualifications
John Plishker earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and English from Denison University, studying from 1984 to 1988. He later obtained a Master of Science in Information Systems from George Mason University, completing his studies from 1989 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and sales.
Sales Expertise and Skills
John Plishker possesses extensive experience in selling cloud-oriented projects, particularly those involving artificial intelligence, data transformation, and application modernization. He is recognized for his customer-facing skills and his ability to establish trusted adviser relationships with both business and technical stakeholders. His specialization includes establishing secure landing zones that comply with standards such as FedRAMP, HiTrust, HIPAA, PCI, and SOC.