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Swapnil Salimath

Swapnil Salimath

Pune

Summary

  • Experienced ITSM professional with 18 years of experience in the service industry
  • Customer-focused specialist with over 9 years of expertise in contract management and client retention, dedicated to driving seamless service delivery, increasing revenue through cross/upselling, and enhancing the overall customer experience
  • Accountable individual with a proven track record successfully managed 50+ million USD contracts and cultivated lasting client relationships on a global scale
  • Results-driven IT services manager demonstrated success in optimizing workflows, reducing costs, and championing service excellence for international enterprise organizations
  • Proactive problem solver and client advocate specializing in strategic service management, analyzing customer feedback, reducing chronic incidents, and implementing technological solutions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager - Customer Experience Premier Accounts

Sungard Availablity Services
Pune, Maharashtra
04.2020 - 01.2024

Managed over 50 million USD in cumulative average contract value.
Served as the Focal Point of Contact for enterprise organizations across the US, UK, and Ireland.
Built and nurtured client relationships through strategic business reviews (QBR) and technology support, active participation in
virtual/on-site meetings, and outreach, achieving a consistent client retention rate of 75% and above
Led Managed and Recovery services: Ensured seamless service delivery and value realization
Direct point of contact for C-level executives
Developed service management strategies: Resulted in a 30% improvement in customer feedback ratings by
reducing repeat outages and failed changes
Chronic Incident Management: Proactively reduced recurring incidents through effective problem management
Streamlined workflows and established standardized processes: Contributing to a 25% reduction in service delivery costs
Initiated improvement projects across Service Management: Improved productivity by 15%
Managed a team of Technology Account Managers and Customer Success Managers to provide 24X7 coverage.

Assistant Manager - Global Service Management

Sungard Availability Services
Pune
01.2016 - 03.2020

Built customer relationships through regular meetings, aligning Sungard AS solutions with their goals.
Achieved 45% increase in service efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and automation tools in the UK and Ireland.
Led a team of 14 Customer Success Managers, maintaining a 90% reduction in service downtime and achieving a 100% success rate for Disaster Recovery Tests for UK and Ireland clients.
Revenue forecast and consistent risk analysis for all the customers
Coordinated with vendors (Microland, VMware, Carbonite) to ensure timely product delivery and resolve supply chain issues.
Improved CSAT by 35% through customer and internal training initiatives and process improvements.

Service Delivery Specialist

Sungard Availability Services
Pune
11.2014 - 12.2015

Managed a portfolio of over 100 accounts, ensuring their success and satisfaction with Sungard AS services.
Oversaw a book of business exceeding $1.2 million in monthly revenue.
Secured renewals for expiring contracts and executed renewal strategies for a retention target of 60%.
Managed billing adjustments to ensure accurate invoices.
Responded immediately to critical or crisis issues, being available 24/7.
Conducted Monthly Service Reviews (MSRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for diverse audiences, including senior executives and end-users.
Prepared account plans outlining how clients would be managed, including assessments of administration, service, value, relationship, and churn management.
Ensured conformity to client contracts, identified incidents of missed SLAs, and enforced contract terms.

Service Desk Leader

Mphasis An HP Company
Pune
06.2010 - 11.2014

Led a team of 38 service desk agents, overseeing daily operations and ensuring service levels met or exceeded SLAs.
Implemented performance metrics and KPIs, resulting in a 15% increase in team efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Achieved an impressive reduction in Aging Tickets: Decreased from 15k to 1k in just 6 months.
Implemented a Major Incident Management Process following ITIL practices.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery and customer experience.
Ensured compliance with service desk policies, procedures, and best practices.

Team Manager Operations, HP Tech Support

Stream Global Services
Mumbai
01.2006 - 06.2010

Growth Path:

07/08 – 03/09: Team Lead, Adobe

01/08 – 06/08: Assistance Team Lead, Adobe

11/06 – 12/07: Subject-Matter Expert, Dell

01/06 – 10/06: Technical Support Associate, Dell

Highlights -

  • Led Performance & People Management for optimized team dynamics.
  • Implemented streamlined Roster & Leave processes for enhanced efficiency.
  • Cross-functional teams, including training, Quality, and WFM.
  • Conducted daily reviews of key metrics (FCR, CSI, Ticket Aging) for continuous improvement.
  • Ticket and Queue Management
  • Trained and Managed over 250+ New Hire. Onboarding to On Job Training.

Education

Bachelor’s - Business Administration

Indian Institute Of Management, Periyar University

Diploma - Instrumentation

AISSMS Polytechnic SSC, J.N. Petit Technical High School

Financial Analysis and Financial Management

Kozhikode

Skills

    Strategic Relationship Building

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Accomplishments

    Global Best Team Manager, Stream Global Services 2009

    Mphasis Ambassador - Outstanding Front Line Manager, Mphasis 2011

    MVP - Global Service Delivery Executive, Sungard Availablity Services 2016

    Most Valuable Manager, Sungard Availablity Services

Work Availability

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Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Manager - Customer Experience Premier Accounts

Sungard Availablity Services
04.2020 - 01.2024

Assistant Manager - Global Service Management

Sungard Availability Services
01.2016 - 03.2020

Service Delivery Specialist

Sungard Availability Services
11.2014 - 12.2015

Service Desk Leader

Mphasis An HP Company
06.2010 - 11.2014

Team Manager Operations, HP Tech Support

Stream Global Services
01.2006 - 06.2010

Bachelor’s - Business Administration

Indian Institute Of Management, Periyar University

Diploma - Instrumentation

AISSMS Polytechnic SSC, J.N. Petit Technical High School

Financial Analysis and Financial Management

Kozhikode
Swapnil Salimath