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Vikash Kelanka

IT Service Management/Support
Gurugram
Vikash Kelanka

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Overview

18
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
12
Certificates

Summary

With over 18 years in IT service, support and project management, I excel in delivering top-tier customer/client service and stakeholder management. Drove customer service leadership, overseeing daily operations and fostering staff growth. Utilizing analytics, optimized the chatbot system to meet diverse stakeholder needs. Boosted automatedBOT self-service transactions by 46% through process optimization, while managing global teams and enhancing internal and external customer services. My expertise lies in enhancing efficiency, maximizing IT performance, and driving process excellence initiatives. I excel in mapping business processes, implementing solutions, and driving continuous improvement strategies aligned with company objectives. A champion of service delivery, I strategize yearly service enhancements to align with evolving customer expectations.

Work History

Krisp AI

Senior Manager Customer Care
04.2022 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Led Krisp AI to become a customer service leader, setting industry standards and driving satisfaction. Identified challenges, proposed solutions, and optimized operations. Improved metrics, implemented staff development programs, and championed customer satisfaction initiatives. Contributed to departmental OKRs, led process improvements, and optimized chatbot systems. Fostered transparent communication, promoted company values, and coordinated support projects.

Teleperformance
Gurgaon, Haryana

Director - IT Services
06.2019 - 04.2022

Job overview

Led IT account management and vendor relations at Teleperformance, optimizing services and support. Served as primary escalation point for business requirements, ensuring swift resolution. Directed key vendor management, improved collaboration and service quality. Oversaw documentation creation, ensuring compliance and streamlined operations. Championed innovative IT solutions integration and represented English World on Global IT Service Delivery Committee. Actively participated in BRM meetings, fostering strong relationships. Led strategic infrastructural changes, enhancing system reliability and performance. Played a pivotal role in sales efforts, showcasing IT capabilities to clients. Forged strategic partnerships, driving superior customer experience. Revolutionized operational processes, boosting support transactions by 46%.

Teleperformance
Gurgaon, Haryana

Manager – IT Support
06.2014 - 05.2019

Job overview

Managed IT Support at Teleperformance, leading a 90+ member team across India, the Philippines, and the US. Oversaw IT Operations and Work-at-Home Agent Support. Strategically improved processes, implemented best practices, and enhanced client engagement channels. Facilitated post-acquisition team integration and training. Led audits for information security compliance. Championed employee empowerment and ensured adherence to standards and regulatory guidelines. Spearheaded Access Control processes on On-Prem AD & M365.

Teleperformance
Gurgaon, Haryana

IT Project Manager
10.2012 - 06.2014

Job overview

Led cross-functional collaboration for project success, coordinating clients, internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders. Managed project timelines, facilitated departmental cooperation, and organized key milestones. Conducted launch meetings, provided status reports to executives, and proactively addressed project risks. Drafted project plans for business development and consulted with departments to exceed expectations. Reported progress to management, developed work plans, and executed maintenance protocols for system integrity.

Teleperformance
Gurgaon, Haryana

Lead - IT Helpdesk (NOC)
10.2007 - 09.2012

Job overview

Led and supervised Analyst and Senior Analyst teams, orchestrating operations and shift meetings. Developed training programs, spearheaded Major Incident Management process in India, and managed critical Help Desk tools. Ensured operational integrity, crafted clear communications, and identified strategic solutions. Efficiently allocated resources, managed escalations, and ensured compliance with policies. Designed data center monitoring procedures and fulfilled additional responsibilities as assigned.

Teleperformance
Gurgaon, Haryana

Analyst - IT Helpdesk (NOC)
04.2007 - 09.2007

Job overview

Performed root cause analyses to enhance system reliability. Managed Issue/Request tickets for timely user support. Assisted in developing a Business Continuity Plan for the Helpdesk. Diagnosed and resolved network/system issues swiftly. Troubleshot program-related problems for improved functionality. Managed Noble & Genesys predictive dialer systems to optimize project success.

Teleperformance
Gurgaon, Haryana

Technical/Customer Service Support Associate
09.2005 - 04.2007

Job overview

Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales. Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs. Managed customer relations through communication and helpful interactions. Communicated technical findings via lay terminology to keep interdepartmental teams informed on vital developments. Resolved issues with systems, hardware and telephones quickly and accurately.

Education

Himalayan Garhwal University
Uttrakhand

MBA from Information Technology
07.2020 - 06.2022

University Overview

Vinayaka Mission's Sikkim University
Sikkim

Bachelor of Arts from English
07.2014 - 07.2017

University Overview

Certification

ITIL® Expert Certificate in IT Service Management

Skills

Project & Product Management

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Software

MS Azure Administration

AWS Identity Management

Jira (Atlassian)

Zendesk

Service Desk Manager (Broadcom)

ServiceNow

MS Project

Google Cloud Suite

MS PowerBI

Timeline

ITXM Foundation (HappySignals)

07-2024

CompTIA Security+ Certified CE

06-2024

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

03-2024
Senior Manager Customer Care
Krisp AI
04.2022 - 02.2024
Himalayan Garhwal University
MBA from Information Technology
07.2020 - 06.2022
Director - IT Services
Teleperformance
06.2019 - 04.2022

ITIL® Expert Certificate in IT Service Management

01-2019

ITIL® Certificate in Managing Across the Lifecycle (MALC)

01-2019

ITIL® Intermediate Certificate in IT Continual Service Improvement

08-2018

ITIL® Intermediate Certificate in Service Operation

08-2018

ITIL® Intermediate Certificate in Service Transition

08-2018

ITIL® Intermediate Certificate in Service Design

08-2018

ITIL® Intermediate Certificate in Service Strategy

08-2018
Vinayaka Mission's Sikkim University
Bachelor of Arts from English
07.2014 - 07.2017
Manager – IT Support
Teleperformance
06.2014 - 05.2019

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)

08-2013
IT Project Manager
Teleperformance
10.2012 - 06.2014

ITIL® V3 Foundation

01-2011
Lead - IT Helpdesk (NOC)
Teleperformance
10.2007 - 09.2012
Analyst - IT Helpdesk (NOC)
Teleperformance
04.2007 - 09.2007
Technical/Customer Service Support Associate
Teleperformance
09.2005 - 04.2007
Vikash KelankaIT Service Management/Support