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Akshay Dubey

Pune

Summary

Dynamic support leader with a proven track record at Mindtickle, excelling in SLA management and team leadership. Achieved over 90% customer satisfaction by implementing process improvements and fostering a customer-first culture. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, driving operational efficiency, and mentoring teams to enhance performance and resolve complex issues effectively.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Support

Mindtickle
Pune
08.2023 - Current

Responsibilities

  • Delivered 24/7 technical assistance as leader of cross-functional L1 support team across multiple time zones.
  • Oversaw end-to-end customer support operations, focusing on SLA adherence and root cause analysis.
  • Streamlined response time by implementing automation in Freshdesk, improving resolution efficiency.
  • Engaged with product and engineering teams to communicate customer feedback for urgent bug fixes.
  • Created effective training programs and knowledge bases, reducing onboarding time significantly.
  • Monitored support metrics regularly, providing detailed reports to executive stakeholders.
  • Managed communication for major incidents, ensuring prompt updates to customers post-incident.
  • Fostered a customer-first culture through ongoing coaching, feedback loops, and performance evaluations.

Achievements:

  • Reduced average first response time by 40%, elevating customer satisfaction (CSAT) to over 90%.
  • Implemented automation rules and SLA workflows, decreasing manual triaging efforts by 30%.
  • Spearheaded chatbot transition, resulting in a 30% decrease in ticket volume.
  • Managed high-severity incidents with communication SLAs under 10 minutes, preserving client trust and renewals.
  • Contributed to scaling support operations from a 10-member team to a 25-member global structure.
  • Earned recognition for exemplary leadership during peak load and product launch phases.

Shift Lead

Mindtickle Inc
Pune
02.2021 - 07.2023

Responsibilities:

  • Served as primary escalation point for L1 support agents, ensuring timely resolution of customer issues.
  • Monitored daily ticket queues to align with SLAs, response benchmarks, and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address recurring issues and enhance product stability.
  • Conducted regular ticket reviews and feedback sessions to uphold support quality and internal protocol adherence.
  • Facilitated onboarding and training for new support team members to promote knowledge retention.
  • Generated reports on ticket trends, agent performance, and customer satisfaction for managerial evaluation.
  • Maintained internal documentation, SOPs, and FAQs to ensure process consistency.
  • Assisted in planning shift rosters and workload distribution across support team.

Achievements:

  • Optimized ticket resolution time by 25% through process enhancements and team mentoring.
  • Achieved and maintained customer satisfaction (CSAT) rating above 90%.
  • Reduced escalation rates by 30% through targeted coaching and improved troubleshooting skills.
  • Launched peer-learning program, resulting in 20% faster onboarding and enhanced collaboration.
  • Identified product gaps via support trend analysis, leading to three collaborative enhancements with product team.
  • Recognized for outstanding leadership and operational impact during major product launch.
  • Successfully managed strategic accounts in Mindtickle’s inaugural TAM program, providing tailored support.

Customer Success Engineer

Mindtickle Inc
Pune
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Resolved complex customer issues via email and chat, covering platform functionality, third-party integrations, and configuration — consistently maintaining high customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered prompt, empathetic support while meeting or exceeding SLA targets in a fast-paced, customer-first environment.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, QA) to expedite escalations and drive permanent fixes through root cause analysis.
  • Created and optimized knowledge base content, leading to improved case deflection and reduced ticket volume through enhanced self-service.
  • Provided actionable customer feedback to product and engineering teams, directly influencing roadmap decisions and feature improvements.

Customer Support Co-ordinator

Symantec Software India Pvt Ltd
Pune
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • Effectively managed customer tickets and chats, delivering effective solutions for a range of Symantec security products.
  • Achieved timely resolution of customer-initiated cases, addressing diverse issues related to Symantec products.
  • Spearheaded quality assurance programs, conducting ticket evaluations, internal audits, and customer surveys to drive service excellence.
  • Significantly boosted customer satisfaction levels through consistent and effective issue resolution.
  • Drove improvements in SLA performance and delivered exceptional client support by proactively resolving customer problems.
  • Facilitated critical access to Common Cloud Products for Partners and internal teams by managing Not-For-Resale (NFR) provisions.
  • Proficiently utilized Zuora Quote for streamlined quote creation and efficient NFR processing.
  • Acted as a key liaison for the Channel Sales Partners, effectively resolving complex partner-related issues.
  • Efficiently processed and provided essential Letters of Authorization to Symantec Partners, supporting channel operations.

Imlementation Specialist

ADP
Pune
04.2017 - 07.2018
  • Created and deployed bespoke solutions leveraging ADP’s CRM tools and client-side platforms like Workday to address unique enterprise needs.
  • Cultivated key client relationships, serving as the dedicated point of contact for comprehensive solution design and critical issue escalation.
  • Drove significant increases in enterprise account utilization and retention by delivering proactive, data-driven support and insightful reporting.

Business Development Consultant

ADP
Pune
01.2015 - 11.2016
  • Developed tailored solutions using ADP’s CRM tools and Workday to meet enterprise needs.
  • Cultivated robust client relationships as primary contact for solution design and issue resolution.
  • Enhanced account utilization and retention through proactive, data-driven support and reporting.

Executive

Vodafone
Pune
03.2013 - 07.2014
  • Reviewed financial and legal details of acquired entities to help merge operations smoothly.
  • Handled clearing of payments, combined different types of debts, and checked for bad loans to reduce financial risks.
  • Worked closely with legal and finance teams to ensure all documents were correct, rules were followed, and assets were verified during acquisitions.

Education

MBA - Business Operations And Marketing

ISBM University
Gariaband, Chattisgarh
06.2021

B.Com - Commerce

Bharati Vidypeeth Univeersity
Pune
06.2008

Diploma - Marketing

Bharati Vidyapeeth University
Pune
05.2008

HSC - Commerce

Guru Gobind Singh Public School
Bokaro
05.2005

SSC -

The Pentecostal Assembly School
Bokaro
05.2003

Skills

  • SLA management
  • Resource Management
  • Escalation Management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Change management
  • Operations management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Feedback utilization
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer service
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Performance management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Regulatory compliance

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/06/88

Affiliations

  • Swimming (State-level gold medalist)
  • Driving
  • Cooking

Timeline

Manager, Support

Mindtickle
08.2023 - Current

Shift Lead

Mindtickle Inc
02.2021 - 07.2023

Customer Success Engineer

Mindtickle Inc
11.2019 - 01.2021

Customer Support Co-ordinator

Symantec Software India Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 11.2019

Imlementation Specialist

ADP
04.2017 - 07.2018

Business Development Consultant

ADP
01.2015 - 11.2016

Executive

Vodafone
03.2013 - 07.2014

MBA - Business Operations And Marketing

ISBM University

B.Com - Commerce

Bharati Vidypeeth Univeersity

Diploma - Marketing

Bharati Vidyapeeth University

HSC - Commerce

Guru Gobind Singh Public School

SSC -

The Pentecostal Assembly School
Akshay Dubey