Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Awards
Disclaimer
Timeline
Hi, I’m

KARTHIKEYAN SAKTHIVEL

Marketing Automation Manager
KARTHIKEYAN SAKTHIVEL

Summary

Dynamic Email Marketing Expert with over 8 years of experience in leveraging automation tools and managing end-to-end campaigns, specializing in Adobe Experience Cloud platforms such as the real-time Customer Data Platform (CDP) and Journey Orchestration. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to develop and implement personalized, data-driven email strategies that enhance customer journeys and significantly boost revenue growth. Skilled in analyzing market trends and customer insights to refine targeting and improve engagement metrics. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that align with business objectives and elevate overall marketing performance.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
21
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

Altimetrik

Senior Engineer - Product and Platform Engineering
05.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Leveraged Adobe Journey Optimizer, Adobe Experience Platform (Real-Time CDP), Customer Journey Analytics, and Adobe Data Collection to orchestrate multi-channel customer journeys, enabling real-time personalization across web, email, and mobile channels.
  • Designed and implemented advanced channel configurations to ensure seamless cross-platform integration and high deliverability, utilizing Adobe Data Collection and Experience Manager assets for centralized campaign management.
  • Led IP warm-up processes by gradually ramping send volumes and applying audience segmentation strategies, improving sender reputation, inbox placement, and overall email deliverability for new marketing channels and dedicated IPs.
  • Directed end-to-end email marketing campaigns—including strategy development, customer journey mapping, creative/content design, QA testing, deployment, and performance analysis—achieving measurable lifts in open and click-through rates.
  • Applied expertise in campaign and journey design, leveraging Adobe Analytics and reporting capabilities to monitor KPIs, identify performance drivers, and optimize strategies for revenue growth.
  • Identified and resolved customer journey bottlenecks through data-driven analysis, applying targeted segmentation, personalized content, and optimized design via Real-Time CDP—driving increased engagement and improved conversion rates.

Client: Blackhawk Network.

Softcrylic Part of Hexaware Technologies

OFFSHORE CONSULTANT - DATA ACTIVATION LEVEL 2
03.2024 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Designed and executed personalized customer journeys, campaigns, and offers in Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO).
  • Built and managed dynamic content, assets, landing pages, and audience segmentation for targeted engagement.
  • Developed and optimized AEP (Adobe Experience Platform) datasets, schemas, profiles, identities, and events to enhance personalization and drive customer insights.
  • Streamlined data management by leveraging AEP components to improve data quality, integration, and personalized experiences.
  • Analyzed live and global reports, driving data-backed campaign optimizations.
  • Executed large-scale campaigns (5M+ data) in Adobe Campaign Classic, managing proofs, suppression lists, and multi-wave rollouts.
  • Led end-to-end campaign execution, ensuring seamless deployment and performance tracking.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact marketing solutions.
  • Clients: Samsung, BJS, Intuit, Alterra Mountain

University Of The People

MARKETING AUTOMATION SPECIALIST
02.2023 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Managed all aspects of email marketing, including strategy, planning, setup, development, QA, campaign execution, reporting, audits, and optimization—driving higher engagement and 30% additional student savings.
  • Expertise in Lead Acquisition, Deliverability Fixing, List & Smart-List Management, Trigger & Smart Campaigns, Segmentation, Personalization, Dynamic Content, Velocity Scripting, A/B Testing, Newsletters, Drip & Nurture Campaigns, CRM Management, Webinars, Integrations, and Template Creation (Email, Landing Pages, Forms).
  • Optimized HTML/CSS email templates, ensuring seamless rendering across desktop, mobile, and email platforms, while resolving performance issues.
  • Increased user engagement by 40% using Litmus for responsive design, accessibility, spam testing, and rendering checks.
  • Extracted, analyzed, and reported data models & campaign insights from Adobe Marketo Engage.
  • Tracked key metrics & KPIs, continuously refining email campaigns for maximum impact.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams via Wrike, driving strategic market research and execution.

Marrina Decisions

EMAIL MARKETING SPECIALIST
04.2021 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • In Adobe Marketo Engage, you can design and manage responsive email marketing campaigns, newsletters, webinar templates, forms, and landing pages using HTML/CSS.
  • Execute client-requested list segmentation, smart lists, triggered campaigns, nurture programs, A/B testing, Personalization, and performance reporting to optimize engagement and conversions.
  • Conduct experiments in Marketo Sandbox, and leverage Litmus and Email on Acid for advanced responsive design, accessibility, spam testing, and rendering checks, increasing accuracy by 40%.
  • Implement email template edits, token creation, and snippet updates, improving project efficiency by 60% and enhancing user personalization by 50%
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with QA emails, landing pages, and marketing assets, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Utilize Wrike to effectively assign and manage team tasks for streamlined project execution.
  • Clients: Google Cloud, Google Maps, Google Edu, Indeed

Datacapten Technologies Private Limited

SOFTWARE ENGINEER
03.2018 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Generated over $2,000 in monthly sales through strategic marketing, sales, and customer engagement initiatives.
  • Optimized marketing campaigns by analyzing active data, driving a 30% increase in sales.
  • Managed end-to-end email marketing campaigns, including planning, targeting, setup, A/B testing, execution, reporting, and optimization daily.
  • Executed high-volume email sends (300K-500K daily) while tracking deliverability and performance analytics.
  • Specialized in Hotmail ISP bulk email strategies, ensuring consistent lead generation and inbox placement.
  • Provided insights to leadership on SPAM filter behaviors and updates, enhancing email deliverability.
  • Leveraged inbox IPs and negative keyword strategies to improve sender reputation and maximize email reach.
  • Hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, and PHP, leveraging top content management systems for optimized content delivery.

Tic-Fiber

TRAINEE NETWORK ENGINEER
06.2017 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Monitored server performance and promptly escalated critical technical issues, ensuring maximum uptime and system reliability.
  • Managed and configured IP addresses, optimized network resources, and trained support teams to provide Tier 1 technical assistance.
  • Conducted comprehensive security assessments, delivering strategic recommendations for disaster recovery, remote access, network appliances, servers, and directory services security.
  • Applied strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills to swiftly resolve technical challenges and enhance system efficiency.

Education

Hindusthan College of Engineering And Technology

Bachelor of Engineering from Computer Science And Engineering
04.2017

University Overview

GPA: 6.51 (First Class)

Skills

Certification

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email/Admin/Consultant Training, Udemy, 04/2025

Accomplishments

  • Affiliate Website, fitvsfit.com
  • E-commerce Website Using Magento, http://127.0.0.1/Magentokarthi, http://127.0.0.1/Magentokarthi/admin
  • Model Website for Tic-Fiber, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Dreamweaver, Mysql

Awards

Debutant award from Marrinadecisions - Indeed Client - 2021

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above information's are true to best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Programming with Generative AI

08-2025

Senior Engineer - Product and Platform Engineering

Altimetrik
05.2025 - Current
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email/Admin/Consultant Training, Udemy, 04/2025
04-2025
Adobe Marketo Engage Foundations, Adobe, 03/2025
03-2025
Adobe Certified Professional - Adobe Journey Optimizer Business Practitioner, 02/2025
02-2025
Adobe Journey Optimizer for Business Practitioners - Professional, Adobe, 01/2025
01-2025
Adobe Journey Optimizer Foundations, Adobe, 12/2024
12-2024
Adobe Experience Platform Foundations, Adobe, 12/2024
12-2024
Marketing Automation for Beginners: Strategy & Tools Intro, 06/2024
06-2024

OFFSHORE CONSULTANT - DATA ACTIVATION LEVEL 2

Softcrylic Part of Hexaware Technologies
03.2024 - 04.2025

MARKETING AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

University Of The People
02.2023 - 03.2024
Adobe Certified Professional, Marketo Engage Business Practitioner, 12/2022
12-2022
Mailchimp Essential Training, 06/2022
06-2022
Managing Email Marketing Lists and Campaigns, 05/2022
05-2022
Marketing Tools: Automation, 05/2022
05-2022
HTML Email Mastery - Build Responsive HTML Email Templates, 01/2022
01-2022
Creating a Responsive HTML Email, 07/2021
07-2021

EMAIL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Marrina Decisions
04.2021 - 02.2023
The Complete Digital Marketing - 12 Courses in 1, 01/2021
01-2021
Digital Marketing (SEO, SMM, SEM, Email Marketing), 12/2020
12-2020
The Power of Email Marketing 2020, 02/2020
02-2020
Email Marketing Made Simple, 02/2020
02-2020
Email Marketing Hacks 2020, 01/2020
01-2020
How to Make a Wordpress Website, 08/2019
08-2019
Web Design for Web Developers, 07/2019
07-2019

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Datacapten Technologies Private Limited
03.2018 - 03.2021

TRAINEE NETWORK ENGINEER

Tic-Fiber
06.2017 - 11.2017

Hindusthan College of Engineering And Technology

Bachelor of Engineering from Computer Science And Engineering
KARTHIKEYAN SAKTHIVELMarketing Automation Manager