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Full-Time

Lead Technical Support Engineer

Posted on 9/13/2024

Lakeside Software

Lakeside Software

201-500 employees

Digital Experience Monitoring for IT environments

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software

Mid, Senior

Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Preference for candidates to be within commutable distance of Ann Arbor, MI for occasional onsite meetings.

Category
Customer Success & Support
IT Support
IT & Security
Required Skills
JavaScript
SQL
Requirements
  • 3 years SysTrack or comparable monitoring software systems experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience with emphasis on object-oriented design.
  • Advanced experience supporting various operating systems with an emphasis on Windows systems in large-scale (500+ users/ devices) environments.
  • Working knowledge of virtualization platforms, Citrix environments and network infrastructures.
  • 4 years experience in programming, scripting and / or debugging with at least two of C++, C#, SQL, JavaScript.
  • Knowledge about IIS
  • DBA knowledge of SQL Server
  • Ability to read/analyze network and ProcMon traces
Responsibilities
  • Actively engaging with customers and manage assigned caseload in a timely manner through thorough documentation of all tickets in caseload.
  • Keeping customers and internal stakeholders appraised of all changes and information needed to resolve customer issues
  • Mentoring junior support engineers to enhance technical skills of others, including debugging to determine possible issues
  • Aiding and mentoring junior support engineers in the development of test applications to help identify SysTrack bugs
  • Building cross functional credibility with Engineering teams, the Product Management team and the Customer Success teams
  • Liaising with internal teams to determine classification of trouble tickets associated with bugs or enhancement requests. Ensuring aged support tickets are monitored and managed appropriately
  • Identifying themes/recurrence in support tickets and drive initiatives cross-functionally that enhances the supportability of SysTrack
  • Ensuring adequate training and knowledge sharing is provided to the technical support team prior to major releases
  • Ensuring supportability and implementability on behalf of the technical support team for major new releases

Lakeside Software specializes in Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) with its main product, SysTrack. SysTrack is a tool that helps organizations monitor and analyze the performance of their IT systems from the perspective of the end user. It collects data from various devices, such as computers and servers, to provide insights into IT performance and user experience. This information allows IT departments to identify and fix issues, optimize resources, and enhance productivity. Lakeside Software primarily targets large enterprises in sectors like finance, healthcare, and education, which have significant IT needs. Unlike many competitors, Lakeside Software offers a subscription-based model for SysTrack, ensuring clients receive continuous updates and support. The company's goal is to help organizations reduce IT costs, improve system performance, and enhance user satisfaction.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bodegraven, Netherlands

Founded

1997

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The AI-powered SysTrack Intelligence Package can significantly reduce IT downtime and costs, providing a strong ROI for clients.
  • Expansion into the DACH region and strategic hires like the new CMO and sales director for DACH indicate robust growth and market penetration.
  • Listing on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace enhances scalability and reliability, making it easier for enterprises to adopt and benefit from SysTrack.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the DEM market is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Lakeside's growth.
  • The integration of advanced AI features requires continuous innovation and investment, posing a risk if the technology does not meet client expectations.

What makes Lakeside Software unique

  • Lakeside Software's SysTrack offers unparalleled data collection capabilities, gathering information from over 10,000 data points every 15 seconds, which is unmatched in the DEM market.
  • The integration of AI-powered intelligence and generative AI features into SysTrack provides proactive and predictive IT capabilities, setting it apart from traditional DEM tools.
  • Partnerships with major platforms like Microsoft Azure and Qualtrics enhance Lakeside's market reach and integration capabilities, offering clients streamlined procurement and deployment.
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