Hello, I am Isabela Girlea

Support Operations & AI Automation Lead

Based in Transylvania 🧛‍♂️, Romania (EU).
Bridging the gap between technical requirements and scalable agent workflows.

Zendesk
AI Automation
Explore Analytics
JIRA
Team Ops

I don't just manage people;
I optimize the environment they work in.
Support Ops Manager (15+ Years Exp.)

I am a Technical Support Engineer at my core, now focused on leading Support Operations. I partner with Zendesk Admins, Product Managers, and QA teams to build scalable support ecosystems.

My expertise lies in analyzing support data to identify AI automation opportunities (achieving 50-60% deflection rates) and defining the logic that ensures tools actually solve business problems.

My Expertise

Operational Strategy

Defining the logic and workflows that Admins implement, ensuring support tools align with business goals.

AI Adoption & Automation

Optimizing content and agent usage to achieve 50-60% ticket deflection rates through smart AI integration.

Zendesk Administration

Managing complex instance mergers, building custom dashboards in Explore, and maintaining system health.

Technical Liaison

Acting as a translator between Support, Dev, and QA. I speak the language of engineers to expedite resolutions.

Team Leadership

Mentoring high-performance global teams with zero turnover, maintaining high morale during acquisitions and migrations.

CX Strategy

Providing actionable insights to leadership that influence product roadmaps and reduce churn.

Professional Experience

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Ops Advisory

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€200 / hour

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