Gaston Perez

Manager, Escalation Management @ MongoDB | Business Process Improvement, Team Building

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Escalation management, to me, is about listening first and understanding each stakeholder’s needs. By breaking complex challenges into clear milestones, I help teams stay aligned and focused on practical steps forward. Transparent communication and careful organization keep projects on course. When tensions rise, I see opportunities to refine processes and strengthen working relationships rather than crises to simply “put out fires.” After nearly two decades in technical support and project delivery, I’ve found energy and persistence make the difference. Every escalation becomes a chance to learn, improve, and build lasting confidence with customers and colleagues alike.

Experience

  • Manager, Escalation Management at MongoDB
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Sparkrock (6 yrs 4 mos)
    • Director of Support
      Jun 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Technical Delivery Manager
      Jan 2020 - Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Managed and executed various technology projects including software updates and cloud migrations for Sparkrock customers. Utilized project management methodologies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality results. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that meet customer needs.

    • Technical Support Manager
      May 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Led the technical support team, managing knowledge services, customer communication, and escalations. Improved internal tools and processes to streamline support operations and enhance customer satisfaction.

  • Escalation Support Engineer at Quest Software
    Jun 2013 - May 2018 · 5 yrs

    • Virtualization, OS, and database monitoring. • Managed KBA site, and service pack releases for Foglight for Virtualization Product • Developed a monitoring agent using Foglight Python SDK / REST API. • Awards: Dell Champion 2014 and 2016.

  • Invafresh (Mississauga, ON)
    • Bilingual Technical Support Analyst
      Jan 2011 - Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      • Implemented and supported Invatron's applications for customers. • Created KBAs, internal and external training, and prepared SQL scripts to maintain and update customer databases (Oracle, MS SQL).

    • Systems Administrator
      Mar 2008 - Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      • Migrated (P2V) ~80% of infrastructure to VMware. Reducing data center temperature and improving HVAC. • Managed Domino 8.5 update, Windows 7 migration, VMware ESXi, and other software implementations.

  • Systems Administrator at Speechscience International Inc
    2006 - 2008 · 2 yrs

    Provided server maintenance and software updates for Speechscience International Inc.