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Rodvan Walker

Rodvan Walker

Support Operations Team Leader
Cape Town,WC

Summary

Customer Operations and Support Leader experienced in driving operational improvements and enhancing customer experiences across fintech, software, financial services, and insurance. Achieved significant process enhancements and project successes through strong leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration. Focused on developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Operations Team Leader

Spot Money SA
05.2022 - Current
  • Promoted from an agent to Digital Support Team Leader and now currently responsible for leading our Tier 2 Support Operations Team, driving service excellence, and partnering with internal stakeholders across the business.

Key achievements and responsibilities:

  • Led customer support operations while effectively performing many responsibilities typically associated with a Customer Support Manager role.
  • Managed and supported Level 1 and Level 2 support teams, providing coaching, guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback.
  • Created and maintained all customer support SOPs, knowledge articles, training manuals, and operational documentation.
  • Delivered in-person and virtual training sessions for support teams and operations staff.
  • Selected by the business to travel to Durban in February 2026 to conduct company training sessions for support teams.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for complex customer complaints, executive escalations, and high-risk customer interactions.
  • Prepare Ombudsman responses, detailed Root Cause Analysis reports, and investigations for underwriters.
  • Handle complaints and ensure full resolution through proactive stakeholder engagement.
  • Work closely with Product and Development teams to identify, log, investigate, and resolve software defects and customer-impacting issues.
  • Engage directly with developers throughout the bug lifecycle to ensure effective resolution and continuous improvement of product stability and customer experience.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting support for Finance, Fraud, Product, and Operations teams.
  • Extensive experience using Mastercard systems including MPTS and Mastercard Connect.
  • Support Finance teams with transaction investigations, reconciliation queries, and Mastercard-related troubleshooting.
  • Log and manage chargebacks and support cases through Mastercard Connect.
  • Led the successful migration from Zendesk to Freshdesk, including process redesign and knowledge base migration.
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews and performance assessments to improve team effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
  • Produce management reporting, operational insights, and service improvement recommendations.
  • Act as a key knowledge resource across the business and regularly support leadership teams with guidance and operational expertise.
  • Utilise AI tools responsibly to improve productivity, documentation, reporting, communication, and operational efficiency while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and operational protocols.
  • Developed support processes that increased customer satisfaction and reduced service errors.

Technical Customer Support Specialist

Yola
09.2010 - 01.2020
  • Provided advanced technical support across web hosting, website development, DNS, email configuration, SEO, e-commerce integrations, and platform troubleshooting.
  • Worked closely with engineering teams on QA testing, bug reporting, product releases, training, and knowledge management.
  • Served as a mentor and trainer for new support staff and became a recognized subject matter expert across multiple products.

Customer Service Advisor – Insurance

Fusion
09.2007 - 04.2010
  • Delivered high-quality customer service, policy administration, retention support, and issue resolution within a fast-paced insurance environment while consistently achieving performance targets.

Credit Advisor / Debt Collector

Foschini Group Head Office
02.2002 - 09.2006
  • Managed customer accounts, payment arrangements, and collections activities to meet performance targets while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westridge High School
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
04.2001 -

Diploma - Graphic Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
2001

Anti Money Laundering - Risk And Compliance

Bidvest AML Training
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

NFO Awareness Training 2025 - Customer Support

Bidvest Bidlearn
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Anti Money Laundering - Risk And Compliance

Bidvest Bidlearn
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Diploma - Software Development

HyperionDev
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
01-2020

Skills

Support management

Team leadership

Service excellence

Escalation handling

Customer complaint resolution

Transaction investigations

Compliance requirements

Efficiency optimization

Performance monitoring

Team Training

Technical troubleshooting

AI tool utilization

Operational documentation

Knowledge management

Bug lifecycle management

Problem-solving

Customer service

Accomplishments

    Reference letter

    CodeCademy Achievement badges

    Zendesk course completion

    Web Design cerification

    Software Engineering certificate

Timeline

Support Operations Team Leader

Spot Money SA
05.2022 - Current

Technical Customer Support Specialist

Yola
09.2010 - 01.2020

Customer Service Advisor – Insurance

Fusion
09.2007 - 04.2010

Credit Advisor / Debt Collector

Foschini Group Head Office
02.2002 - 09.2006

High School Diploma -

Westridge High School
04.2001 -

Anti Money Laundering - Risk And Compliance

Bidvest AML Training
04.2001 -

NFO Awareness Training 2025 - Customer Support

Bidvest Bidlearn
04.2001 -

Anti Money Laundering - Risk And Compliance

Bidvest Bidlearn
04.2001 -

Diploma - Graphic Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Diploma - Software Development

HyperionDev
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