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Elad Keren

Elad Keren

Director of Customer Success
Tel Aviv

Summary

26 Years in customer success, networking, cybersecurity, and business strategy. I build strong customer relationships, lead high-performing teams, and drive business growth. My leadership is hands-on, data-driven, and all about real impact—balancing strategy and execution while keeping things running smoothly.

I learn fast, adapt even faster, and know how to solve problems before they become problems. I bring strong communication, analytical thinking, and a collaborative mindset that aligns with customer success goals. Looking to use and sharpen my relationship-building and strategic planning skills in a Director of Customer Success & Experience role.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Director of Customer Success

NetOp.Cloud
08.2024 - Current
  • Led global customer success strategy, increasing retention by 15% and revenue growth by 20%.
  • Developed AI-driven QBR automation, predictive analytics, and executive reporting tools, reducing manual reporting time by 40%.
  • Implemented a data-driven approach, improving customer engagement and reducing churn by over 30%.
  • Created real-time customer feedback channels, enabling a 25% faster response to product and service improvements.
  • Integrated social media strategies, increasing brand engagement and customer interactions by 50%.
  • Managed a team of 10+ customer success professionals, streamlining processes and reducing resolution time by 35%.
  • Optimized onboarding processes, reducing time-to-value by 25% and increasing adoption rates by 20%.
  • Worked cross-functionally with R&D and Sales, aligning customer feedback to drive a 30% reduction in reported issues.
  • Automated customer lifecycle tracking, improving proactive outreach and reducing escalations by 20%.

Senior Customer Success Manager - Networking & Cybersecurity

Check Point Software Technologies
02.2016 - 05.2024
  • Led global customer success strategy, increasing retention by 15% and revenue growth by 20%.
  • Developed AI-driven QBR automation, predictive analytics, and executive reporting tools, reducing manual reporting time by 40%.
  • Implemented a data-driven approach, improving customer engagement and reducing churn by over 30%.
  • Created real-time customer feedback channels, enabling a 25% faster response to product and service improvements.
  • Integrated social media strategies, increasing brand engagement and customer interactions by 50%.
  • Managed a team of 10+ customer success professionals, streamlining processes and reducing resolution time by 35%.
  • Optimized onboarding processes, reducing time-to-value by 25% and increasing adoption rates by 20%.
  • Worked cross-functionally with R&D and Sales, aligning customer feedback to drive a 30% reduction in reported issues.
  • Automated customer lifecycle tracking, improving proactive outreach and reducing escalations by 20%.

Head of Support & Professional Services | Program Management

Allot Communications
09.2000 - 01.2016
  • Directed customer support and service delivery, managing a team of 10+ professionals, leading to a 30% improvement in customer satisfaction scores.
  • Automated customer health monitoring and reporting, reducing manual workload by 40% and increasing proactive issue resolution by 25%.
  • Consulted on networking, QoS, routing, and cybersecurity best practices, optimizing network performance and reducing downtime by 99.9% uptime SLA compliance.
  • Trained and coached cross-functional teams, improving response times by 35% and reducing escalations by 20%.
  • Implemented strategic communication protocols, streamlining collaboration between departments and increasing workflow efficiency by 30%.
  • Proactive and self-motivated, taking ownership of projects that led to a 15% reduction in operational costs.

Network Specialist & NOC Manager

Internet Gold Golden Lines
02.1998 - 08.2000
  • Managed NOC operations, optimizing ISP network performance and service availability
  • Resolved complex network issues to minimize downtime and improve QoS
  • Served as liaison between user community and software providers.
  • Implemented security strategies on private networks at multiple sites across 40 corporate WAN.

Non-Commissioned Officer - Military Service

Israeli Air Force
09.1990 - 08.1993
  • Led operations as a non-commissioned officer in critical Air Force missions
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.

Education

BBA - Business Administration & Management

The Israeli Open University
Tel Aviv
04.1995 - 1999.01

Skills

Customer Success & Support Leadership

Timeline

Director of Customer Success

NetOp.Cloud
08.2024 - Current

Senior Customer Success Manager - Networking & Cybersecurity

Check Point Software Technologies
02.2016 - 05.2024

Head of Support & Professional Services | Program Management

Allot Communications
09.2000 - 01.2016

Network Specialist & NOC Manager

Internet Gold Golden Lines
02.1998 - 08.2000

BBA - Business Administration & Management

The Israeli Open University
04.1995 - 1999.01

Non-Commissioned Officer - Military Service

Israeli Air Force
09.1990 - 08.1993

Languages

English
Hebrew

Accomplishments

  • Improved customer retention by 15% through proactive success strategies and lifecycle engagement.
  • Helped reduce churn by implementing AI-driven health scoring, leading to a notable reduction in customer drop-off .
  • Boosted NPS through enhanced onboarding and customer engagement, resulting in measurable satisfaction gains.
  • Led a 10-person technical team, streamlining operations and improving resolution time by over 30% .
  • Automated QBRs and reporting, saving 20+ hours per month on manual tasks.
  • Managed enterprise clients across multiple global markets , ensuring cybersecurity & network stability.
  • Developed customer success playbooks that standardized onboarding and reduced time-to-value by over 20% .
  • Designed training programs that improved product adoption and reduced support tickets.
  • Partnered with R&D to optimize customer feedback integration, reducing reported issues by approximately 30% .
  • Mentor to blood cancer patients, providing support and guidance.
  • Advisory expert for a leading cancer drug company, offering patient and industry insight

Software

Customer Success & CRM: HubSpot, Salesforce

Support & Ticketing: JIRA

Networking & Security: Cisco, Check Point, Meraki, Allot Communications

Cloud & Automation: Google API Console, Python (automation)

Office & Reporting: Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Google Sheets

AI & Automation: ChatGPT, OpenAI API, AI-driven customer insights, workflow automation

Social Media & Content: LinkedIn, WordPress, Figma, Canva, FB, IG, Video Editing

Elad KerenDirector of Customer Success