Escalation Manager
CurrentManaging resolution of technical issues for 100+ clients. Clients are system administrators who provide mission critical services via Blackboard e-Learning applications to students and faculty at a wide variety of learning institutions. Prioritizing numerous issues of varying severity, and effectively managing the resolution of all issues within accepted service levels. Collaborating extensively with peers, Blackboard Account Managers, and members of the escalation team including Product Support Engineers and Developers to resolve client issues while actively contributing to a growing knowledge network that improves the effectiveness of our team and the information available to our clients. Analyzing technical trends with Blackboard solutions and provide appropriate feedback to Engineering Services and Product Support management.Provide support for EMEA channel partners in regards to technical issues as well as advice for implementations, migrations and updates. Prepare and provide online training to partners as well as be a point of contact for reaching other areas within Blackboard, such as Product Development, Consulting services and Sales.Troubleshooting complex web applications. Issues to be resolved require a broad range of troubleshooting skills related to: software functionality, application server setup, database management, data analysis, operating system configuration, performance tuning, installation, migration, and upgrades to Blackboard products. Provide exceptional client management inclusive of excellent communications, responsive follow through, and advocacy for client issues within internal departments.