guillaume deleeuw - Customer Support Team Lead - BLINK | Himalayas
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guillaume deleeuw

@guillaumedeleeuw

Technical Support Leader with expertise in IT and project management.

United Kingdom

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my technical expertise and leadership skills to enhance customer support and drive team success.

I am a seasoned Technical Support Leader with extensive experience in Information Technology and Business Intelligence. Over the years, I have built and led high-performing teams, focusing on operational efficiency and exceptional customer service. My journey has taken me through various roles, from managing incident response to integrating AI into support processes, always with a customer-first approach.

At BLINK, I successfully implemented scalable processes and tools that enhanced our support team's performance. My leadership at BRAZE involved overseeing EMEA Enterprise Technical Support Operations, where I utilized data-driven insights to improve team efficiency and customer satisfaction. I am passionate about fostering collaboration between product and engineering teams to drive innovation and enhance user experiences.

With a strong foundation in incident management and a commitment to continuous improvement, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional technical support and driving team success. My certifications in AWS and Azure further bolster my technical expertise, enabling me to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BL

Customer Support Team Lead

BLINK

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Built and led a high-performing multidisciplinary Support team, implementing scalable processes, tooling, and documentation to improve operational efficiency. Acted as a player-coach, resolving complex technical escalations and driving a customer-first approach to support delivery.

BR

Senior Technical Support Team Lead

BRAZE

Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 11 months)

Oversaw EMEA Enterprise Technical Support Operations, directly managing and mentoring a team of 7 skilled professionals to achieve KPIs and exceed customer expectations. Utilised Business Intelligence tools to create, maintain, and manage comprehensive reports, driving data-informed decisions to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.

ON

Incident Manager

ONEWEB

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Led incident management efforts for IT systems across the UK region, ensuring swift resolution and minimal disruption to business operations. Implemented and managed advanced monitoring and paging systems (VictorOps, DataDog, and Nagios) to increase system observability and proactive issue detection.

ZE

Incident and Escalations Manager

ZENDESK

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Led incident management efforts across EMEA, collaborating with Engineering teams to prioritise bug resolution based on business impact and ensuring swift incident resolution. Managed and trained the on-call support team, overseeing paging software (OpsGenie & PagerDuty) to maintain readiness and responsiveness.

ZE

Tier 2 Technical Support Team Leader

ZENDESK

Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 11 months)

Led a team of nine Tech Support Engineers, managing escalations from Tier 1 to Tier 3 and coordinating with various departments to ensure swift issue resolution. Designed and implemented projects to enhance support processes and ensured the team operated professionally to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

ZE

Tier 3 Support Architect

ZENDESK

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)

Led the Tier 2/3 teams as a Subject Matter Expert, providing advanced support on Authentication, Security, API, SSL, DNS, and other network-related issues. Oversaw the Tier 3 Support Architecture queue, managed escalations from Tier 2, and ensured timely, effective resolution of complex technical issues.

AP

Internet Services Customer Support Tier 2

APPLE

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)

Served as a key technical resource, guiding Tier 1 teams and other departments through live chat to resolve complex issues and ensure accurate technical positioning. Addressed and resolved customer inquiries via email and callbacks, managing escalations from Tier 1 and maintaining accountability for Tier 2 iCloud/iTunes Store Support queues.

AP

iOS Customer Support Tier 1

APPLE

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)

Skillfully handled an average of 70 phone calls daily, addressing Tier 1 iOS/mobile device inquiries (iPhone, iPod, and iPad) and delivering exceptional customer service. Stayed up-to-date with new Apple products and processes to ensure a seamless and informed customer experience.

SC

IT Support Engineer Tier 2

SAGEM COMMUNICATIONS

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Seamlessly integrated Fax Servers into client networks on-site, adhering to internal protocols and specifications. Performed Tier 2 troubleshooting through callbacks and remote control for issues escalated from Tier 1 support.

LS

System & Network Administrator

LAVOISIER HIGH SCHOOL

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 (2 years 11 months)

Supervised and maintained 250 Microsoft Windows computers used by teachers and students, guiding new software and processes to ensure efficient use and smooth operation. Administered eight servers running various operating systems, including Linux, Red Hat, Debian, and Microsoft Windows Server (NT4 to 2003).

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

LM

Lycée de Morlaix

Advanced Technician Certificate, IT Management

Completed an Advanced Technician Certificate in IT Management with a focus on Network Administration. Gained expertise in managing and maintaining network infrastructures.

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