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Patrick is a Customer Support AI Manager at Bitly. With over 10 years of experience in customer support, he has played a key role in shaping the Support Team and enhancing the customer experience, especially in the QR Code space. Patrick’s expertise in both QR Code technology and customer care continues to drive operational improvements and team growth.
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