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Chethan Kumar

Operations, Customer Success & Technical Leader

Strategic Operations Manager with 15+ years of experience driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and scalable service delivery across technology-driven environments.

Specializing in AI/ML data operations, Python scripting, Unix systems, and deployment automation alongside operations management and customer success leadership.

Chethan Kumar - Professional Headshot
AI Prompting
Python Scripting
Deployment

About Me

I am an Operations Manager who speaks the language of engineers. With 15+ years of experience, I bridge the gap between high-level business strategy and deep technical execution. I don't just manage people; I engineer efficiency. Whether it's writing Python scripts to automate workflows, leveraging AI agents to optimize processes, or leading data collection across global markets, I build systems that allow teams to scale. My approach combines the empathy of a Customer Success leader with the precision of a Technical Analyst.

Currently based in Dubai, UAE with an employment visa, I specialize in operations management, customer success, data governance, service delivery, and team leadership, with recent focus on data operations supporting machine learning pipelines and technical automation.

My technical expertise extends to AI prompting, Python script execution, Unix command line operations, and deployment automation, which I leverage to optimize workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

15+ Years Experience
90%+ Quality Rating
4.65/5 CSAT Score

Languages

English, Hindi, Kannada

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Mangalore University, India (2012)

Computer Operating & Programming - Govt. Industrial Training Institute, India (2005)

Core Competencies

Operations Management

  • Process Optimisation
  • Service Delivery
  • SLA Management
  • Agile Operations & Systems
  • Performance Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Data Management & Governance
  • Continuous Improvement

Customer Success

  • Customer Journey Optimisation
  • Client Retention
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Client Onboarding
  • Customer Analytics
  • FCR, AHT

Data & Technical

  • Data Management & Governance
  • Salesforce CRM
  • HRIS Systems
  • Advanced Excel & Reporting
  • Reporting Dashboards
  • Technical Support Operations
  • Web Hosting

Leadership & Strategy

  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Talent Development
  • Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Strategic Hiring
  • Commercial/Sales Acumen
  • Communication Skills

Technical & AI Skills

AI Prompting Expert

Expert in crafting effective prompts for AI models (ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Gemini), optimizing outputs for business applications, and integrating AI tools into operational workflows.

Python Script Execution

Proficient in Python scripting for data processing, automation, workflow optimization, and integration with ML pipelines and operational systems.

Unix Command Execution

Skilled in Unix/Linux command line operations for system administration, file management, process monitoring, and automation scripting.

Machine Deployments

Experienced in machine deployments, pre-deployment site surveys, hardware setup, and live troubleshooting to ensure seamless integration.

Data Operations for ML

Specialized in data operations supporting machine learning pipelines including data quality, preprocessing, and governance for AI/ML models.

Technical Tools & Systems

Salesforce CRM, HRIS Systems, Advanced Excel, Reporting Dashboards, Slack, Notion, and technical support operations.

Video Presentation

A brief overview of my professional background, technical expertise, and operational philosophy.

Certifications

Certificate 1
Certificate 2
Certificate 3

Work Experience

Operations Manager

DTEK.ai, Dubai, UAE
  • Acted as the operational backbone for machine learning projects, managing the flow of data, hardware, and human resources to meet strict SLAs
  • Strategic Data Governance: Architected enterprise data strategies to ensure high-quality datasets for Machine Learning model validation. Managed large-scale data collection campaigns across diverse markets including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and New Zealand
  • Team Building & Flexible Staffing: Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for operations executives. Built and deployed agile teams of freelancers for temporary projects, ensuring 100% SLA compliance during peak demands
  • Technical QA & Testing: Conducted end-to-end software and hardware testing, serving as the feedback loop between Operations and the Technical/ML teams to report bugs and refine product performance
  • AI-Driven Optimization: Modernized operational workflows by integrating AI agents (ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Gemini) to reduce manual overhead and accelerate reporting
  • Deployment & Client Service: Managed on-site client deployments, including pre-deployment site surveys, hardware setup, and live troubleshooting to ensure seamless integration
  • R&D Procurement: Oversaw the procurement and inventory management of specialized hardware, ensuring the R&D team had the resources needed for innovation without delay
Feb 2024 - Present

Customer Success Team Lead

DTEK.ai, Dubai, UAE
  • Regional Leadership: Steered a team of 10 Customer Success Specialists, expanding support coverage to include all GCC regions plus Turkey
  • Performance & KPI Management: Established rigorous daily tracking systems and defined clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor team productivity. This data-driven approach provided real-time visibility into operations, ensuring the team consistently met SLA targets
  • Cross-Functional Bridge: Acted as the translator between clients and the Product team, synthesizing user feedback into actionable technical roadmaps
  • Onboarding Architecture: Recruited talent and redesigned the client onboarding process to reduce "time-to-value," ensuring clients became proficient with the platform faster
Jul 2022 - Feb 2024

People Engagement Executive

Dukkantek (DTEK.ai), Dubai, UAE
  • Talent Acquisition: Moved beyond standard keyword matching to identify talent with the right cultural and technical fit, managing end-to-end sourcing and interviewing
  • Workforce Planning: Partnered with leadership to define role profiles that aligned with the company's rapid growth trajectory
Mar 2022 - May 2022

Team Lead - Technical Support

GlowTouch Technologies, Mangalore, India
  • Technical Support Operations Leadership: Directed end-to-end technical support delivery, sustaining quality scores above 90% and achieving a CSAT of 4.65/5 across client engagements
  • Workforce Management (WFM) & Optimization: Managed a 24x7 support operation using WFM systems to maximize agent availability. Focused on strict login/logout adherence and break management to minimize shrinkage, while successfully optimizing Average Handling Time (AHT) to meet efficiency targets
  • SLA Management: Devised support operating models and governed Service Level Agreements (SLAs), aligning response, resolution, and quality metrics with client objectives
  • Data Governance: Coached and mentored support analysts to accelerate professional growth while enforcing strict data privacy and information security standards
Jan 2014 - Dec 2021

Technical Support Representative

GlowTouch Technologies, Mangalore, India
  • Infrastructure Support: Resolved complex technical issues related to web hosting environments, server errors, and DNS configurations, ensuring client satisfaction
  • Proactive Monitoring & Performance Optimisation: Monitored hosting platforms in real time to anticipate outages, prevent downtime, and optimise system performance
2009 - 2014

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Location

Dubai, UAE (Employment Visa)