Maksym Kuzmenko

Maksym Kuzmenko

Support Engineer · Customer Care Specialist · Network Administration

Chernihiv, Ukraine 7+ years in support & operations Open to remote opportunities

I am a passionate and driven professional who thrives on solving complex technical issues. My goal is to continuously learn, grow, and contribute my expertise to projects while providing exceptional customer support. With strong experience in technical troubleshooting, networking, and support engineering, I am always eager to take on new challenges and make a difference.

📅 Date of Birth: May 27, 1995

📍 Location: Chernihiv, Ukraine

Education

Master of Computer Engineering

Chernihiv National University of Technology

2018

Bachelor of Computer Engineering

Chernihiv National University of Technology

2016

Experience

Technical Support Engineer L1

Astound Digital

Sep 2021 – Present

Responsibilities (click to view details)
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of production and staging application errors, investigating service availability and performance degradation issues.
  • Deploy and patch production and staging environments, ensuring seamless software updates and minimal downtime.
  • Continuously monitor internal and client-facing systems to proactively detect and respond to issues in real time.
  • Handle complex, non-standard tasks and rapidly acquire client-specific technical skills and knowledge as required.
  • Manage user access across various systems including Jira, Salesforce, and Slack.
  • Utilize Google Admin Console for account and permission management across the organization.
  • Work across multiple client platforms such as Salesforce, Hybris, Magento, Shopify, WordPress, IBM WebSphere.
  • Collaborate with DBAs and cross-functional teams to ensure system stability and effective issue resolution.
  • Prepare Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports following incidents and maintain high standards of system health monitoring.

Customer Care Specialist

SendPulse

Sep 2019 – Sep 2021

Responsibilities (click to view details)
  • Provided real-time support to customers via live chat and inbound calls, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
  • Created bug reports and collaborated closely with development and QA teams to track and resolve technical problems.
  • Worked with various internal ticketing systems, maintaining a high level of responsiveness and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated deep knowledge of company services including email marketing, SMS, push notifications, chatbots, SMTP, and CRM tools.

NOC Sales Representative & Technical Support

Flames Group

Oct 2017 – Sep 2019

Responsibilities (click to view details)
  • Monitored voice and SMS traffic to detect and resolve routing issues and technical disruptions in real-time.
  • Maintained regular communication with clients via multiple channels to ensure service quality and satisfaction.
  • Identified new business opportunities and optimized traffic routes to maximize efficiency and revenue.
  • Worked with billing systems and CRM platforms to manage client accounts and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Programming & Development

  • Python (click to view additional info)
    Built bots & automation tools using Python (e.g., video downloader bot, voice-to-text bot). Used Selenium, API integration, and async logic.
  • HTML, CSS, JS
    Responsive layouts, modern animations, and interactive UIs using vanilla JS and CSS Grid/Flexbox.
  • REST APIs
    Integrated external services, tested with Postman, and used RESTful design in support tools.
  • Scripting
    Automated routine tasks on Linux/Windows systems using Bash, Python, and batch scripts.
  • Selenium
    Created UI automation for web apps and scraping with dynamic interaction using ChromeDriver.
  • Postman, API
    Built and tested API requests, automated validations, and debugging of API workflows.
  • Android, Kotlin
    Basic hands-on experience in creating Android applications using Kotlin.
  • SQL
    Experience with writing queries, designing relational schemas, and managing data using MySQL and SQLite in small to medium-sized projects.

Tools & Platforms

  • Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, LiveAgent, Slack
    Used daily for task tracking, project documentation, CI/CD automation, and live customer support communications.
  • Salesforce, Hybris
    Worked with Salesforce Business Manager, Jobs, Quotas, Replications administration, Log Center management, Role and User management. Experience with Hybris in e-commerce support context.
  • Kibana, Grafana, Zabbix, New Relic, Splunk
    Monitored logs, analyzed alerts, visualized system metrics, and configured alerts to proactively detect and resolve incidents.
  • Okta Administration
    Managed user authentication, role-based access, SSO integration, and security policies using Okta Admin portal.
  • AI Tools
    Applied AI-based assistants for automation, content generation, and customer communication optimization.
  • SAP Products
    Supported and configured SAP-based systems for internal processes and reporting in enterprise environments.
  • ServiceNow
    Experienced in incident, request, change, and knowledge management within ITSM framework using ServiceNow.
  • Magento
    Provided support and troubleshooting for Magento-based e-commerce platforms, including module configuration and error analysis.
  • AWS, DigitalOcean
    Deployed and managed cloud infrastructure for applications and services. Configured VPS instances, storage, networking, and monitoring tools.
  • Docker
    Used Docker to containerize applications, manage environments, and ensure consistency across development, testing, and production systems.
  • Kubernetes
    Worked with Kubernetes from a user perspective — monitoring pod health, checking deployments and logs, restarting services, and verifying system status via dashboard and CLI.
  • Nginx, Apache
    Configured and maintained Nginx and Apache web servers — virtual hosts, SSL, reverse proxy configurations, performance tuning.
  • Git
    Practical experience with version control — branching, merging, resolving conflicts, and collaborating via Git hosting platforms.
  • Linux
    Advanced proficiency with Linux systems: shell scripting, system administration, services, permissions, cron automation, troubleshooting.
  • DNS
    Solid understanding of DNS fundamentals, common record types (A, CNAME, MX), zone management, and resolving name resolution issues.
  • Networking
    IP addressing, subnets, routing, VPN setup, and diagnostics. Traffic analysis using Wireshark and tcpdump.
  • Windows
    Administration, Group Policy, PowerShell scripting, Active Directory, system configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Virtualization
    Creating and managing VMs using VMware and VirtualBox for development, testing, and sandboxing.
  • SSL & OpenSSL
    Updated and managed SSL certificates manually. Used OpenSSL to generate CSRs, verify certificate chains, convert formats (PEM, CRT, PFX), and troubleshoot HTTPS issues.

Additional Skills

  • Agile Methodologies
    Applied Scrum and Kanban frameworks in team environments. Participated in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  • Technical Documentation
    Created and maintained clear and structured documentation for systems, APIs, and workflows.
  • Enhanced Problem Solving
    Analyzed complex technical issues under pressure. Proposed reliable, scalable solutions that improved long-term performance.
  • Team Collaboration
    Collaborated with cross-functional teams (developers, QA, support). Shared knowledge and supported teammates.

Soft Skills

  • Effective Communication
    Clearly conveyed technical and non-technical information to diverse audiences in both verbal and written forms.
  • Time Management
    Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments while maintaining quality.
  • Adaptability
    Quickly adjusted to new tools, workflows, and team dynamics. Stayed productive during change or uncertainty.
  • Emotional Intelligence
    Demonstrated empathy and self-awareness in customer interactions and team communication.
  • Critical Thinking
    Analyzed problems logically and made data-driven decisions to find optimal solutions.
  • Conflict Resolution
    Managed difficult situations with diplomacy and calm. Helped resolve disputes and misunderstandings.

Languages

  • English (B2)
    Confident in reading, writing, and technical communication. Able to support users and collaborate with global teams.
  • Ukrainian (Native)
    Fluent in professional, casual, and technical communication. Used in both customer support and documentation.
  • Russian (Trying to forget)
    Understands the language well but avoids using it actively in both personal and professional contexts.

Certifications

Automate Everything with Python

Udemy — Oct 10, 2024

Salesforce Certification

Salesforce Associate Certified — Nov 27, 2023

Linux Mastery Certificate

Linux Command Line in 11.5 Hours — Udemy, June 29, 2022

Porta One Linux and Network Admin

Porta One — 2017

Get in touch

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