Available for Global Opportunities

Felix Maru

IT Support & Customer Support Specialist · Automation Engineer

The person you can rely on to get things done, reduce stress, and keep everything running efficiently. 5+ years turning frustrated users into happy customers — and building automations that prevent the next ticket from ever being raised.

What I Do
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IT Support & Infrastructure M365, Active Directory, helpdesk, networking
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Customer Support Multi-channel SaaS & Shopify support
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Workflow Automation n8n, Zapier, Claude, ChatGPT
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Cold Outreach & CRM GHL, Pipedrive, Instantly.ai, Clay
5+ Years Experience
95% First-Contact Resolution
92%+ CSAT Score
40% Pipeline Growth

Who I Am

A tech problem-solver with a passion for automation and efficiency

I'm Felix Maru, an IT & Customer Support Specialist and Automation Engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya, with over 5 years of experience helping people overcome technical challenges. What drives me is a love for learning, staying ahead with new tools, and building support experiences that actually feel human.

My journey started at RAI Plywoods, where I grew from attaché to ICT Support Engineer Tier 1, supporting 200+ staff. After completing my BSc in Computer Science at University of Eldoret, I moved into enterprise ICT at a large international NGO (30+ branches), then Sunflower IT, and eventually into a role at a US top company, a US-based SaaS and Shopify CX provider.

Today I deliver multi-channel IT & customer support with a 95% first-contact resolution rate and 92%+ CSAT — and I design automation systems using n8n, Zapier, Claude, and AI-powered workflows so teams can scale without adding headcount.

My mission — To be the person you can rely on to get things done, reduce stress, and keep everything running efficiently.

Core Strengths

  • Integrity — I do what I say I'll do
  • Adaptability — any stack, any time zone
  • Troubleshooting — calm and methodical under pressure
  • Communication — clear, kind, and timely

What I Live By

  • Pursue passions, not paychecks
  • Prioritize the customer — always
  • Learn something new every single day
  • Believe in change, and make it happen

Support That Actually Helps

5+ years on the front lines — 95% first-contact resolution, 92%+ CSAT, and a track record of turning frustrated users into loyal advocates

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Multi-Channel Support

Phone, email, live chat, and ticketing systems — I've handled them all at high volume across SaaS, Shopify apps, ERP platforms, and enterprise IT environments. Always responsive, always human.

Help Scout Zendesk Jira Intercom Live Chat
↑ 95% first-contact resolution · ↑ 92%+ CSAT score
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SaaS & Shopify App Support

Deep technical assistance for Shopify merchants and SaaS users — checkout configurations, third-party app integrations, inventory sync issues, API troubleshooting, and store optimization. 80% of cases resolved within 30 minutes.

Shopify Apps API Debugging Checkout Setup Integrations
↑ 80% cases resolved within 30 minutes · ↑ 15% renewal rate boost
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Knowledge Bases & Documentation

I write user guides, FAQs, and troubleshooting playbooks so customers can self-serve and teams can onboard faster. Built knowledge bases for Knoema, Ellipsis Shopify App, and internal teams at the NGO — reducing support ticket volume significantly.

User Guides FAQs Training Manuals Help Center
↓ 30% support ticket volume · improved onboarding efficiency
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Customer Success & Retention

Beyond ticket-closing — I handle billing questions, manage subscription changes, gather feedback, and feed insights back to product and engineering teams. Customers stay because they feel heard.

Billing Support Account Management CSAT Tracking VOC Feedback
↑ 15% renewal rates · ↓ 25% recurring issues

What I Build

Systems that scale your team's output without scaling headcount

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Agentic Support Workflows

Design and deploy AI-powered automation pipelines that handle ticket classification, intelligent response drafting, escalation detection, and knowledge base retrieval — reducing manual work and handle times significantly.

n8n Zapier Claude ChatGPT OpenAI API Help Scout Zendesk
↑ 35% team efficiency improvement · ↓ 20% average handle time
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Cold Outreach Systems

Build end-to-end outbound systems covering domain warmup, ICP enrichment, personalized sequencing, deliverability monitoring, and reply handling — turning cold lists into qualified pipeline at scale.

Instantly.ai Smartlead.ai Clay Apollo.io Seamless.ai LinkedIn Sales Nav
↑ 40% sales pipeline · ↑ 27% qualified leads · ↑ 19% ad conversion
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CRM & Sales Automation

Automate the full sales lifecycle — lead scoring, pipeline stage triggers, task creation, multi-step follow-up sequences, deal notifications, and revenue forecasting dashboards — so your sales team focuses on closing, not clicking.

GoHighLevel Pipedrive HubSpot Close CRM ClickFunnels
↑ 25% lead conversion rate · ↑ 15% renewal rates
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Data Automation & Reporting

Connect disparate systems — ERP, CRM, ticketing, and analytics — into automated reporting pipelines and live dashboards. Used by leadership teams for strategic decisions, and by ops teams to catch issues before they escalate.

n8n Zapier Power BI KoboToolbox SharePoint MS Dynamics
↓ 25% recurring issues · Streamlined M&E reporting across 31 counties

Skills & Tools

A broad stack built across 5+ years of hands-on delivery

⚙️ Automation & AI Stack

n8n Zapier Claude ChatGPT OpenAI API AI Agents / LLM Flows GoHighLevel Pipedrive HubSpot Close CRM ClickFunnels Instantly.ai Smartlead.ai Clay Apollo.io LinkedIn Sales Nav

📊 Sales & Outreach Ops

CRM Management & Automation99%
Lead Generation & ICP Sourcing99%
Cold Email & Outreach Systems98%
Email Campaign Management98%
Webhooks & API Integration97%
Domain Warmup & Deliverability98%

💬 Customer Support & Technical

Customer Support (Phone / Email / Chat)100%
SaaS & Shopify App Support99%
Ticketing Systems (Help Scout, Zendesk, Jira)99%
Troubleshooting & Bug Resolution99%
Knowledge Base & User Documentation99%
Microsoft 365 Administration98%
HTML / CSS / JavaScript97%
Remote Support Tools (TeamViewer, AnyDesk)99%
Customer Onboarding & Training98%
Billing, Subscriptions & Account Management98%
Escalation Management & QA99%

🏢 Enterprise ICT & Infrastructure

Foundational skills built across enterprise ICT roles supporting 30+ branches and 200+ users — well-suited for ICT Officer, ICT Assistant, and IT Operations positions.

Active Directory (Local + Azure AD) Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Windows Server LAN / WAN & VPN Firewalls & Network Security MS Dynamics ERP / Navision SharePoint Admin Power BI & Data Reporting Data Backup & Recovery IT Policies & Cybersecurity Cloud Storage (NAS / SAN / DFS) Asset & Inventory Management Vendor & Contract Management User Training & Onboarding

Work History

From enterprise ICT infrastructure to SaaS automation at scale

ICT Operations & Customer Support Specialist 2022 – Present
US Top Company  ·  Remote (SaaS & Shopify CX)

Building and running automation workflows, cold outreach systems, and AI-powered support pipelines for global SaaS clients. Maintaining 95% first-contact resolution, 92%+ CSAT, and 99.9% SLA compliance across multi-channel support.

n8n Zapier GHL Pipedrive Instantly.ai Clay AI Workflows Shopify Support
ICT Officer (Promoted from ICT Assistant) 2018 – 2021
A Large International NGO  ·  Nairobi, Kenya

Administered enterprise IT systems across 30+ branches — Active Directory, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, Power BI, SharePoint, LAN/WAN networks, and cloud infrastructure — achieving 97% user satisfaction and 99.9% uptime.

Microsoft 365 Active Directory MS Dynamics Power BI SharePoint LAN/WAN
ICT Technical Support 2017
Sunflower IT  ·  Nairobi, Kenya (Global Business Automation, HQ: Netherlands)

Delivered Level 1 & 2 technical support — firewalls, VPNs, network infrastructure, security protocols — achieving 98% SLA compliance and increasing client satisfaction by 33%.

L1/L2 Support Firewalls VPN Network Admin
Earlier Roles 2015 – 2017
Eagle-Link Flowers · ICT Authority · Various

Systems Admin & Web Specialist at Eagle-Link Flowers (eCommerce, ePay); Digital Literacy Trainer at ICT Authority; ICT Support Attaché at RAI Plywoods. Built foundational expertise in systems administration, web development, and user training.

Systems Admin Web Dev eCommerce Digital Training

Training & Certifications

Professional certifications backing 5+ years of hands-on experience

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
Azure Fundamentals
AZ-900
CompTIA A+
CompTIA A+
ITIL 4 Foundation
ITIL 4 Foundation
AXELOS
n8n
n8n Workflow
Automation
Google IT Support Professional Certificate
Google IT Support
Professional
Google AI Essentials
Google AI
Essentials

What People Say

Five-star reviews from clients, colleagues, and managers

⭐ Five-Star Reviews · 📈 92%+ CSAT · 🎯 95% First-Contact Resolution
★★★★★

"The chat with Felix was excellent! He was very helpful, professional, and quick to address my concerns."

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Daniela R.
Satisfied Customer
★★★★★

"Felix, thank you for all your help! You do an amazing job and are a great source of motivation."

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Irene M.
International NGO colleague
★★★★★

"You have been an immense help running our outbound emails. Someone mentioned you were a superstar."

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David T.
Outbound Scaling
★★★★★

"Felix set up our entire Pipedrive pipeline with automated follow-ups and lead scoring. Our sales team now closes 30% more deals without any manual work."

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Marcus L.
Sales Director
★★★★★

"I know you've had a lot on your plate this week, and you've handled it all like a champ. Well done man! Your dedication and hard work don't go unnoticed, I truly appreciate you!"

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J.C.
Executive Leader, US SaaS company
★★★★★

"Felix built us an n8n workflow that automatically routes support tickets, drafts responses with AI, and escalates critical issues. Cut our response time in half."

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Rachel K.
Head of Support
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What I Can Do For You

End-to-end delivery across automation, CRM, ICT, and outreach

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Workflow Automation & Integration

Design and deploy multi-step automation pipelines using n8n, Zapier, and AI-powered LLM tools. Connect your apps, eliminate manual tasks, and build reliable flows that scale with your team.

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CRM Setup & Sales Automation

Configure GoHighLevel, Pipedrive, HubSpot, or Close CRM — with automated pipelines, lead scoring, follow-up sequences, and dashboards built for how your sales team actually works.

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Cold Outreach Systems

Build end-to-end outbound infrastructure: ICP sourcing with Clay & Apollo, domain warmup, personalized sequences with Instantly.ai or Smartlead, and deliverability monitoring.

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ICT & SaaS Support

Expert-level technical support for SaaS platforms, Shopify apps, Microsoft 365 environments, and cloud infrastructure. Consistent 95%+ first-contact resolution and 92%+ CSAT track record.

Open to Global Opportunities
Remote roles, freelance projects, and consulting engagements welcome — let's talk
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Whether you're looking to hire, collaborate on an automation project, or just want to explore what's possible — I'd love to hear from you. I'm open to global remote opportunities, freelance engagements, and consulting work.

Quick Facts

What you need to know before reaching out

📍Based in Nairobi, Kenya — works globally
🌐Remote-first, available across time zones
💼Open to full-time, part-time, and project work
🎓BSc Computer Science + 5 professional certifications
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