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Giga Kovaliovi

Tbilisi

Summary

Results-driven technical leader with 5+ years of cross-functional experience in Application Support, Professional Services, and Network Operations. Proven track record of optimizing critical infrastructure, improving incident response by over 90%, and leading high-performing teams across support, monitoring, and post-sales service environments. Adept at building scalable processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and bridging technical and business goals. Currently managing two teams across support and services, driving strategic improvements in service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and customer satisfaction. Passionate about developing talent, enabling innovation, and building resilient tech operations that support business growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Application Support Manager

Setantasports
03.2025 - Current
  • Manage investigation and resolution of complex helpdesk tickets, including platform bugs, bonus/refund issues, and customer-impacting incidents
  • Own the application support process lifecycle — from ticket intake, triage, analysis, to stakeholder follow-ups and incident documentation
  • Support strategic planning by identifying trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for automation or process optimization

OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Webiz | eToro
10.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented operational strategies to drive process improvements and enhance efficiency
  • Managed cross-functional projects applying agile principles to achieve objectives on time
  • Analyzed workflows and implemented process enhancements to streamline operations and reduce redundancies

OPERATIONS CENTER MANAGER

Webiz | eToro
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Decreased overall cost of the team resources by 78%
  • Increased main KPIs: Response time, workload per engineer - by 400% each and MTTR/MTTD - 93%
  • Increased Resolution vs Escalation rate of NOC team from 80% to 98%

SERVICE DESK SPECIALIST

EPAM
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided remote technical support to resolve user issues promptly and efficiently
  • Managed service requests, prioritized tasks, and maintained detailed records

SERVICE SUPPORT TEAM LEAD

Evolution
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Led and motivated a team of Service Support Specialists at Evolution to ensure efficient service delivery
  • Managed projects, created Mentor Team in the department, assuring progressive requalification
  • Tracked team performance to ensure alignment with company goals
  • Had highest team average workload and the least amount of inaccuracies amongst the teams

SERVICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Evolution
12.2019 - 05.2022
  • Analyzed recurring technical issues and proposed solutions to enhance service quality
  • Monitoring of production and 1st level resolution/escalation with proper documentation
  • Participated in different projects - mentoring newcomers, providing implementation ideas, recreating bonus system

Education

BACHELOR - FACULTY OF LAW

Tbilisi State University
01.2021

Skills

  • Operational Process Design & Optimization
  • Incident & Problem Management
  • Application Support & Troubleshooting
  • Production Change Management
  • Regulatory Breach Monitoring & Investigation
  • Team Leadership & Performance Coaching
  • Stakeholder Communication & Escalation Management
  • Continuous Improvement & Automation

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/giga-kovaliovi-19038a187/

Professional Highlights

  • Establishing first eToro team in Georgia: Established eToro's operations in Georgia from the scratch, building a robust framework for sustainable growth
  • Establishing first SOC team in Georgia: Oversaw Georgia's first SOC bootcamp, establishing it as a successful cornerstone of eToro Georgia's growth
  • Establishing first-ever IT Monitoring and Incident Management operations in Setantasports with the Head of the department

Timeline

Application Support Manager

Setantasports
03.2025 - Current

OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Webiz | eToro
10.2024 - Current

OPERATIONS CENTER MANAGER

Webiz | eToro
10.2023 - 10.2024

SERVICE DESK SPECIALIST

EPAM
06.2023 - 10.2023

SERVICE SUPPORT TEAM LEAD

Evolution
05.2022 - 10.2023

SERVICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Evolution
12.2019 - 05.2022

BACHELOR - FACULTY OF LAW

Tbilisi State University
Giga Kovaliovi