Peter Plackowski
About Peter Plackowski
Peter Plackowski is a Financial Systems Programmer/Analyst at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has worked since 2006. He has extensive experience in Oracle consulting and financial applications, having held various roles at companies such as Oracle, Electronic Arts, and Stanford University.
Current Role at Pixar Animation Studios
Peter Plackowski has been employed at Pixar Animation Studios as a Financial Systems Programmer/Analyst since 2006. In this role, he serves as the primary resource for Oracle, Concur, and Workday systems, delivering comprehensive support and development services to corporate and production finance teams. His responsibilities include providing end user support and conducting business analysis throughout the product lifecycle, which encompasses the implementation and upgrades of Oracle Financials, Workday HR, and Concur Expense Reporting.
Previous Experience at Oracle
Peter Plackowski worked at Oracle in various capacities from 1987 to 1995. He began his career as a Consultant in Manchester, United Kingdom, for three years. He then transitioned to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he served as a Senior Consultant for five years. His experience at Oracle provided him with a solid foundation in financial systems and consulting.
Consulting Experience with Fortune 500 Companies
From 1995 to 1998, Peter Plackowski operated as an Independent Oracle Consultant for various Fortune 500 companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role allowed him to leverage his expertise in Oracle systems to assist large organizations in optimizing their financial processes and technology.
Educational Background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Peter Plackowski studied at Imperial College London, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1984 to 1987. This educational background equipped him with technical skills applicable to his career in financial systems programming and analysis.
Experience in Project Management and Development
Peter Plackowski held roles at Electronic Arts from 2001 to 2006, including Project Manager and Financial Applications Developer, and later as an Enterprise Architect. His work involved overseeing projects and developing financial applications, contributing to the efficiency of financial operations within the organization.