ATLANTA, November 28, 2012 – Rural Sourcing, the leading cost-effective, onshore alternative to the traditional model for IT outsourcing, has named Derek Perry as its new Manager of Client Services.
Mr. Perry, who had been a Project Manager with Rural Sourcing’s sister company, Clarkston Consulting, will be responsible for leading project delivery, managing both new and ongoing client relationships and facilitating and guiding both Rural Sourcing and client project teams. In addition, he will be responsible for supporting the business development team with new business pursuits and continued expansion within existing clients.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Derek in the past, and I’m excited to have him onboard. His passion for our mission along with his innate entrepreneurial spirit is right in line with our core values at Rural Sourcing. His technical background in quality systems coupled with his innovative thinking are proving invaluable as we look to improve our existing services as well as venturing into new areas,” noted Ingrid Miller, VP of Client Services at Rural Sourcing.
Mr. Perry brings eight years of client and project management experience from his time at Clarkston Consulting.
He earned his Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Sparq is the leading provider of outsourced digital engineering to develop great digital products and experiences, purpose-built for the Cloud and powered by data and AI. With an emphasis on high-quality results, speed, flexibility and integrity, Sparq’s unique blended onshore/nearshore delivery model maximizes cost effectiveness, clear communication and the ability to quickly scale. The company offers world-class solutions to technology-driven and Fortune 1000 clients in various industries, including Logistics and Transportation, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Insurance. For more information, please visit www.teamsparq.com.
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