Ashok Kumar Kothandan

Customer Success Manager

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India11 yrs 7 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 11 years in Technical Account Management.
  • Achieved significant customer retention improvements.
  • Expert in SaaS and customer success strategies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Technical Account Manager with a strong focus on customer success and enterprise mobility.

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Skills

Core Skills

Customer SuccessAccount ManagementTechnical SupportData ManagementCustomer Service

Other Skills

API TestingAccount PlanningActive ListeningAgile MethodologiesAmazon Web Services (AWS)Analytical SkillsAnalyticsAndroid Device ManagementAndroid Mobile Device ManagementApp ManagementBusiness MetricsBusiness RequirementsCCNACRM toolsChurn Management

About

With over 11 years of experience in Technical Account Management and Customer Success, I specialize in helping SaaS organizations maximize customer value, drive retention, and scale product adoption globally. As a Technical Account Manager at Hexnode, I help enterprises drive adoption of Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions that enhance security, compliance, and productivity. I bridge business and technical goals by delivering scalable endpoint strategies across iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows platforms. With 10+ years in SaaS, I focus on optimizing deployments, streamlining device management, and improving digital workplace experiences. I collaborate closely with global clients to design proactive management frameworks and ensure long-term value realization. My experience spans account management, technical advisory, and customer success across APAC, EMEA, and North America. Passionate about cloud transformation and enterprise mobility, I aim to help organizations modernize infrastructure and scale through technology-driven outcomes. Previously, I managed $2.5M+ ARR at FourKites, serving strategic enterprise accounts across APAC, EMEA, and North America. My core focus is on aligning technology with business goals, translating customer needs into actionable strategies that result in improved retention, satisfaction, and long-term value. My expertise includes: - Product analytics and insights (SQL, Tableau, Excel) - Seamless API integrations and technical troubleshooting - Agile project management and cross-functional collaboration(PMP®) - Cloud technology(Certified MS Azure Admin) - Unified Endpoint Management - Mobile Device Management - IT security and compliance - Building strong relationships with C-level stakeholder - Product Roadmap inputs Past roles at Trimble and CSS Corp helped me sharpen my customer-first mindset and technical problem-solving skills. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve business problems and thrive in fast-paced, global B2B environments. Certified in Customer Success and Product Management, I continuously seek new challenges and opportunities to make an impact. Let’s connect if you want to discuss SaaS growth, customer success, or product strategy!

Experience

11 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
9 mos
Current Experience

Hexnode

Technical Account Manager

Sep 2025Present · 9 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Fourkites, inc.

Technical Account Manager

Oct 2021Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Greater Chennai Area · Hybrid

  • Manage portfolio of strategic global accounts ($2.5M+ ARR) across APAC, EMEA, and North America
  • Achieved 12% increase in customer retention rates and improved NPS by 10 points
  • Lead onboarding, training, and adoption of GenAI and analytics solutions for enterprise clients
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to prioritize client feedback and influence the product roadmap
  • Conduct in-depth data analysis (SQL, Tableau) to identify opportunities for value expansion and risk mitigation
  • Serve as a trusted advisor for C-level and operational stakeholders, driving business alignment and customer success
  • Utilizing CRM tools like JIRA, Salesforce to track progress of the projects.
SQLTableauCRM toolsData analysisCustomer successCustomer Success+1

Trimble inc.

Senior Technical Support Associate

Jul 2018Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • Delivered technical support for Linux/Unix-based systems, resolving critical issues and improving system uptime.
  • Reduced incident resolution time by 20% through root cause analysis and proactive server health monitoring.
  • Managed MySQL databases and led system checks to ensure performance and data integrity.
  • Created customer health and KPI dashboards, increasing reporting efficiency and client visibility.
  • Streamlined ticket resolution using Jira, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, improving SLA adherence.
LinuxMySQLJiraSalesforceServiceNowTechnical Support+1

Css corp

Specialist

Oct 2014Jul 2018 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Chennai Area, India · On-site

  • Delivered L2 technical support for global clients in networking environments, resolving issues related to routers, switches, firewalls, and connectivity.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex network incidents, including packet loss, latency, DNS failures, and VPN connectivity issues.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to escalate critical outages and implement long-term fixes, improving uptime and reliability.
  • Authored technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles to streamline troubleshooting and reduce repeat tickets.
  • Led training sessions for junior support staff and assisted with client onboarding for network monitoring platforms.
  • Maintained SLA adherence and contributed to a 15% increase in CSAT by enhancing resolution time and customer communication.
NetworkingTechnical documentationSOPsTechnical SupportCustomer Service

Education

Great Lakes Institute of Management

Post Graduate Programme — Product Management and Analytics

Oct 2022May 2023

Anna University Chennai

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Information Technology

Jan 2011Jan 2014

Vel Tech Technical University

Diploma — Information Technology

Jan 2008Jan 2011

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