heide@heidearmenean.com
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Helping SaaS customers solve complex technical problems with clarity, patience, and practical solutions.
Iβm a Technical Support Specialist and Senior Product Specialist with over six years of experience supporting customers on a SaaS email marketing and automation platform.
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My experience goes beyond answering support tickets. I troubleshoot complex product issues, investigate email deliverability and authentication problems, diagnose API and third-party integrations, analyze automation workflows, manage escalations, and work closely with Engineering, Product, and Customer Success teams to find effective solutions.
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Iβm comfortable supporting customers with different levels of technical knowledge and translating complicated technical problems into clear, easy-to-understand explanations.
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I also have experience mentoring new support specialists, maintaining knowledge base documentation, supporting account migrations and product adoption, and contributing to AI chatbot knowledge improvements.
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My approach is simple: understand the problem, identify the root cause, explain the solution clearly, and make the customer's experience as easy as possible.
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Technical Support / Senior Product Specialist
Kit.com β Formerly ConvertKit
2020β2026 | Remote
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I provided advanced technical support for a leading SaaS email marketing and automation platform, assisting customers with complex product issues and collaborating with Engineering, Product, and Customer Success teams.
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Key responsibilities and achievements
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Advanced Technical Troubleshooting
Resolved complex customer issues involving:
Marketing automations, Email deliverability, Subscriber management
Landing pages, Forms
Broadcasts, Sequences
Account management, Product adoption
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Email Deliverability
Investigated authentication and deliverability issues involving:
SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNS configuration, Sender reputation
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Third-Party Integrations
Diagnosed integration problems involving platforms such as:
WordPress , Shopify, Zapier, Stripe, WooCommerce, Thinkific, Teachable
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Escalations
Served as an escalation point for complex technical cases requiring advanced troubleshooting and coordination with technical teams and Engineering.
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Customer Experience
Managed multiple concurrent technical cases in a fast-paced remote environment while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
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Mentoring
Supported and mentored new Product Specialists by sharing product knowledge, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices.
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Documentation
Contributed to maintaining an up-to-date knowledge base using Notion and Intercom.
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AI & Chatbot Support
Participated in the AI chatbot team, helping update and improve chatbot knowledge to ensure customers receive accurate and current information.
01 β Understand
I start by understanding the customer's actual goal and the problem they're experiencing.
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02 β Investigate
I gather the relevant information and examine the customer's configuration, workflow, integration, or account behavior.
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03 β Troubleshoot
I test possible causes and systematically narrow down the issue.
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04 β Identify the Root Cause
Rather than treating only the symptom, I try to detmine why the problem occurred.
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05 β Explain
I translate technical findings into clear, practical language.
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06 β Resolve or Escalate
If I can resolve the issue, I provide the appropriate solution. If Engineering or another internal team is needed, I provide a well-documented escalation.
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07 β Follow Through
I make sure the customer understands the resolution and the next steps.
My background also includes customer support and technical roles before my SaaS career.
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Online Customer Support
Arenaknights β 2009β2015
Provided live chat and email support for an online MMORPG environment.
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Process Executive β Voice
Computershare / Cognizant Technology Solutions β 2016β2017
Handled outbound customer calls.
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Technical Support / Computer Maintenance
E-Starlink Network Co. β 2002β2009
Experience involving networking, technical support, and computer maintenance.
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This combination of technical knowledge + customer communication + SaaS experience has shaped the way I approach support today.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
La Salle University β Ozamis City
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Additional Technical Training
AI productivity tools including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Canva AI, Perplexity
Funnels Mastery & Design
Apache on Linux
PHP & MySQL Basics
JavaScript for Web
HTML, XHTML & CSS
English Proficiency for Customer Service Workers
Social Media Marketing & Management
Facebook Ads & Marketing
SEO Training
I understand both sides of technical support.
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I understand that customers want their problems solved quickly, while technical teams need accurate information to investigate issues properly.
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My experience allows me to bridge that gap.
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I don't just answer tickets.
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I investigate problems, identify root causes, communicate clearly, and work toward practical solutions.
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I can communicate with both technical and non-technical customers.
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Technical information doesn't need to be confusing. I focus on explaining issues in a way that makes sense to the person I'm helping.
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I'm comfortable with complex SaaS products.
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I've spent years working with interconnected systems involving automation, email, integrations, APIs, DNS, customer accounts, and third-party platforms.
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I understand the importance of documentation.
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Good documentation doesn't just help customersβit helps the entire support organization work more efficiently and consistently.
Whether you need someone to handle day-to-day SaaS support, investigate complex technical issues, troubleshoot integrations, manage escalations, or improve your support documentation, I bring hands-on experience from years of working directly with customers and SaaS products.
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I'm ready to bring that experience to your team.
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Let's connect.
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Heide Armenean
Technical Support Specialist / Senior Product Support
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π§ heide@heidearmenean.com
π Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
π linkedin.com/in/heidearmenean
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