The Good Tech Companies - Innovating with AI: Mukul Garg's Vision for Future Tech Solutions
Episode Date: June 14, 2024This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/innovating-with-ai-mukul-gargs-vision-for-future-tech-solutions. Mukul Garg is the Head of S...upport Engineering for PubNub. He's been invited to judge hackathons and the Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair. Check more stories related to machine-learning at: https://hackernoon.com/c/machine-learning. You can also check exclusive content about #artificial-intelligence, #web3, #future-of-ai, #entrepreneurship, #interview, #mukul-garg, #future-tech, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @jonstojanmedia. Learn more about this writer by checking @jonstojanmedia's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Mukul Garg is the Head of Support Engineering for PubNub. He's been invited to judge hackathons, the Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. His insights highlight evolving strategies for efficiency and personalization in customer support.
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Innovating with AI. Mukul Garg's Vision for Future Tech Solutions, by John Stoyan Media.
Mukul Garg, an entrepreneur and engineering enthusiast, boasts a career spanning over 16
years, marked by a diverse array of accomplishments. He's been invited to judge Stanford Hackathons,
the Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair,
the Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service, joined the Forbes Tech Council,
and even written a feature for the publication. Mukul currently serves as the head of support
engineering for PubNub, orchestrating innovative solutions by amalgamating his technical expertise
with a staunch dedication to customer satisfaction. He's a forward-thinking technical leader looking
to teach other show to harness the power of AI for the benefit of customers and the support
staff who serve them. Today, Mukul Garg has been generous enough to answer some questions to teach
US more about how he's using AI to raise industry standards in customer support.
Q. To start with, why don't you explain what inspires you in your day-to-day?
You've taken on a very high-tech project that requires not only learning a whole new frontier
of software but, in many ways, creating it. A. Throughout my career, I've witnessed a
significant disparity between the technical capabilities of products and the actual
experience customers receive. This realization sparked a desire to infuse empathy and understanding
into the real M of customer support, leveraging AI as a desire to infuse empathy and understanding into the real
M of customer support, leveraging AI as a tool to enhance rather than replace human interaction.
By harnessing the power of technology, we can streamline processes, anticipate customer needs,
and ultimately deliver a more personalized and empathetic experience that truly resonates with
users. Q. Can you share a specific example of how you've utilized AI to enhance customer support
and experiences?
A. In my role, I've spearheaded initiatives aimed at integrating AI-driven solutions into
our customer support systems with remarkable results.
By automating routine inquiries and tasks, we've been able to free up our support team
to focus on more complex issues, resulting in faster response times and higher overall customer satisfaction levels.
Q. That feels like one great data point, but there's a lot more happening on a much larger
scale. What can you say about how AI might affect the future of sales and the customer experience?
A. The potential impact of AI on the future of customer support is immense,
extending far beyond simple automation to encompass a fundamental shift in the way
organizations interact with their customers. From predictive support and proactive issue
resolution to hyper-personalized recommendations, the possibilities are endless.
Q. What role do you see AI playing in setting new industry standards for customer support
and go-to-market strategies? A. AI has the potential to redefine industry standards for customer support by raising the
bar for efficiency, effectiveness, and personalization. Organizations that leverage
AI-driven solutions are able to deliver faster response times, higher accuracy rates, and more
personalized interactions than ever before, setting a new benchmark for what constitutes excellent customer support. Q. What advice would you offer to organizations
looking to leverage AI to enhance their customer support strategies?
A. Over 16 years leading customer-focused teams, I've learned that building strong,
capable teams is key to success. This requires fostering collaboration between diverse skill
sets like customer success, engineering, and sales while ensuring everyone works towards a shared vision.
My advice? Focus on building trust, invest in your team's growth, and celebrate their achievements.
Together, you can achieve remarkable things. Mucol Garg's insights into the integration of AI
and engineering in customer support highlight evolving strategies for efficiency and personalization.
Heise experiences provide valuable perspectives for organizations adapting to meet evolving
user needs with innovative solutions. Thank you for listening to this HackerNoon story,
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