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Travis Coleman

Sr. Manager, Technical Support

15+ years creating products, generating revenue, and leading global support operations

Senior Technical Support Manager at Toyota Automated Logistics who develops new service offerings, negotiates enterprise contracts, and builds production software. Deep expertise in C#, .NET, SQL development combined with commercial strategy and global team leadership across 250+ logistics customers including Fortune 500 companies.

15+
Years in Logistics Tech
250+
Customers Supported
3
Global Regions
24/7
Support Coverage

Experience

15+ years of technical leadership in enterprise logistics automation, combining software engineering, product development, commercial strategy, and global support operations.

Toyota Automated Logistics

Senior Manager, Technical Support
Jul 2025 - Present

Leading enterprise technical support operations while developing innovative service offerings and custom software solutions to drive operational excellence and revenue growth across Toyota's global logistics automation platform.

  • Lead enterprise-level technical support operations for Toyota's logistics automation platform
  • Develop new service offerings and pricing models to meet market demands and generate revenue
  • Build custom Zendesk App Framework (ZAF) applications using JavaScript and React to enhance agent productivity
  • Create automation tools and internal applications to streamline support workflows and reduce manual processes
  • Architect branded email signature injection system with auto-detection and agent profile integration
  • Manage critical escalations and coordinate with engineering teams on complex technical issues

Toyota Automated Logistics

Technical Support Manager
Dec 2023 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Led comprehensive technical support strategies across global production environments while developing commercial relationships and negotiating enterprise contracts with Fortune 500 clients and major vendors.

  • Led comprehensive technical support strategies across global production environments, managing reactive and proactive operations
  • Negotiated enterprise contracts with clients and vendors, including drafting terms and coordinating with General Counsel
  • Reviewed and redlined Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) to ensure compliance and acceptable risk levels
  • Managed end-to-end deployment processes ensuring smooth transitions with minimal post-deployment issues
  • Developed custom support tools and methodologies to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency
  • Coordinated with Support Development, QA, and DBA teams to align strategies and resolve complex software issues
  • Built strategic partnerships with premium clients and proactively identified and mitigated support risks
  • Fostered culture of continuous learning and excellence while ensuring compliance with support policies

Toyota Automated Logistics

Software Application Support Manager
Nov 2013 - Dec 2023 · 10 yrs 2 mos

Managed multi-tiered global support teams while building production software applications in C# and .NET to automate operations, enhance customer experience, and support 250+ enterprise logistics customers across three continents.

  • Led multi-tiered global support team with resources across United States, India, and Brazil
  • Provided support to 250+ logistics customers including several strategic Fortune 500 companies
  • Developed internal tools using C#, .NET CORE 2.0, ASP.NET, and .NET to enhance support operations
  • Built stored procedures, triggers, and SQL jobs to automate processes and mitigate customer issues
  • Performed advanced root cause analysis and provided technical leadership for entire support organization
  • Participated in 24/7/365 escalation rotation managing critical production incidents
  • Hosted strategic client meetings to review satisfaction metrics and provide product roadmap updates
  • Managed vendor relationships and ensured compliance with Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

Toyota Automated Logistics

Technical Support Specialist
Nov 2010 - Nov 2013 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Provided hands-on technical support for proprietary warehouse management systems, leveraging T-SQL and C# expertise to troubleshoot complex production issues and optimize database performance for enterprise logistics operations.

  • Supported proprietary Warehouse Management (WMS), Warehouse Execution (WES), and Warehouse Control (WCS) solutions
  • Used T-SQL and adhoc queries to diagnose and troubleshoot production environment issues
  • Identified and resolved C# code issues in client custom solutions ensuring system reliability
  • Participated in 24/7/365 on-call rotation providing critical support coverage
  • Enhanced database performance through SQL optimization and performance tuning
  • Coordinated and implemented software patches into customer production environments
  • Developed operational reports using SSRS and Crystal Reports for business insights

TEKSwork, LLC

Senior Technician
Jan 2006 - Nov 2010 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Provided comprehensive IT infrastructure support and network administration for small business and enterprise clients, building foundational technical expertise in server management and troubleshooting.

  • Monitored, supported, and corrected server and network infrastructure issues
  • Documented technical information and troubleshooting procedures in knowledge base
  • Provided technical support for small business clients and enterprise environments

Key Projects

Products developed, revenue generated, and enterprise solutions built to solve real business challenges in logistics and support operations.

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Enhanced Support Product Development

Identified revenue opportunity in mid-tier support gap and developed entirely new service tier. Created pricing model, drafted contract terms, obtained legal approval, and sold to multiple enterprise customers—generating new recurring revenue stream now offered company-wide.

Product Strategy Pricing Model Contract Development Revenue Generation
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TAL Signature Injector

Custom Zendesk App Framework application that automatically injects branded HTML email signatures with agent profile data, brand auto-detection, and hosted asset management. Features polished UI with CSS animations and seamless composer integration.

Zendesk API JavaScript HTML/CSS ZAF SDK
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Enterprise Contract Negotiations

Lead commercial contract negotiations with enterprise clients and vendors. Draft contract language, review and redline Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), negotiate terms with Fortune 500 legal teams, and coordinate with General Counsel for final approval. Negotiated major agreements including Zendesk enterprise platform and NCC Group cybersecurity services.

Contract Negotiation DPA Review Vendor Management Legal Collaboration
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Command Center

Web-based command center application for logistics operations management, leveraging Web Services API and JSON for real-time data integration and operational visibility across warehouse systems.

Web Services API JSON ASP.NET Razor C#
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Internal Support Tools

Suite of custom internal applications built with C#, .NET CORE 2.0, ASP.NET, and .NET to automate support processes, enhance customer experience, and improve operational efficiency for global support teams.

C# .NET CORE 2.0 ASP.NET .NET
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Database Automation Solutions

Developed stored procedures, triggers, and SQL jobs to mitigate customer issues, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance database performance across enterprise logistics systems supporting 250+ customers.

T-SQL SQL Server Stored Procedures Database Design
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Nexus Workspace

React-based workspace tool designed to streamline support workflows, providing agents with unified access to common resources and reducing context switching in daily operations.

React JavaScript Node.js APIs
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Reporting & Analytics

Built comprehensive reporting solutions using SSRS and Crystal Reports to provide operational insights, customer satisfaction metrics, and performance analytics for support leadership.

SSRS Crystal Reports SQL Data Analysis

Skills & Technologies

Comprehensive technical skillset spanning product development, commercial strategy, software engineering, database design, and enterprise support operations.

Commercial Strategy & Product

Product Development & GTM
Pricing Strategy & Modeling
Contract Negotiation
Revenue Generation
DPA & Legal Review

Software Development

C# & .NET Development
.NET CORE 2.0
ASP.NET & ASP.NET Razor
Visual Basic (VB)
Object-Oriented Programming

Database & SQL

T-SQL & Advanced SQL
SQL Server Administration
Stored Procedures & Triggers
Database Design & Optimization
Performance Tuning

Web Technologies

JavaScript & React
Node.js
Web Services API
JSON & REST APIs
HTML/CSS

Support Platforms

Zendesk Administration
Zendesk App Framework (ZAF)
Zendesk API Integration
Ticketing System Management
Support Analytics

Leadership & Management

Global Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Customer Success Management
Escalation Management
Process Improvement

Enterprise Systems

Warehouse Management (WMS)
Warehouse Execution (WES)
Warehouse Control (WCS)
Logistics Automation
Supply Chain Technology

Technical Operations

24/7 Support Operations
Root Cause Analysis
Advanced Troubleshooting
Deployment Management
Vendor Management

Reporting & Analytics

SSRS (SQL Server Reporting)
Crystal Reports
Data Analysis
Performance Metrics
Business Intelligence

Get In Touch

Interested in discussing product development, commercial strategy, technical support leadership, software development, logistics automation, or collaboration opportunities? I'd love to connect.