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Raam Varatharajan

Bromsgrove

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Investigation Specialist with over 3.5 years of experience at Amazon, excelling in maintaining key metrics such as IPH, reinstatement rates, and fraud chargeback management. Proven expertise in preventing fraudulent activities, ensuring platform integrity, and safeguarding customer accounts. Skilled in conducting thorough investigations, utilising advanced analytical tools, and implementing strategic security measures to mitigate risks. Demonstrates exceptional leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a customer-centric approach, consistently contributing to Amazon's goal of being the most trustworthy platform globally. Recognised for outstanding performance, effective communication, and the ability to deliver data-driven insights that support decision-making and enhance security. Ready to bring a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a proactive mindset to drive business success and protect customer interests.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Investigation Specialist

Amazon.com
04.2019 - 12.2022

Exemplary Leadership in Risk Mitigation:

  • Led initiatives as a Transaction Risk Investigator, safeguarding thousands of accounts from fraudulent activities.
  • Aligned with Amazon's leadership principles, ensuring platform integrity and supporting the customer obsession goal.

Global Impact on Platform Trustworthiness:

  • Contributed to making Amazon the most trustworthy platform globally by engaging in meticulous processes to sanitise accounts.
  • Performed base investigations and held transactions for verification, reinstating accounts with legitimate documents and security measures.

Strategic Implementation of Security Measures:

  • Proactively enhanced security by conducting customer calls for purchase authorization.
  • Addressed potential risks such as hacked accounts and unauthorised purchases, facilitating refunds for affected customers.

Effective Utilisation of Tools and Technology:

  • Leveraged Microsoft 360 and other tools to determine the status of customer accounts during investigations.
  • Applied strategic alignment of customer concerns with investigation findings, ensuring adherence to Amazon policies.

Exceptional Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Supported the team by responding to emails promptly and mitigating risks effectively.
  • Worked seamlessly with different Amazon departments and regions, including the UK, US, CA, AU, SG, and EU, as an Amazon Account Specialist.

Proven Excellence in Performance and Recognition:

  • Achieved recognition as the best performer on the team for a quarter, receiving floor-level awards and attaining L3 top performer status.
  • Successfully transitioned from a contract to a full-time role, accompanied by a notable salary hike.

Dynamic Communication and Reporting Skills:

  • Demonstrated proficiency in communication by writing effective emails to officials, managers, and operation heads.
  • Used Microsoft Excel for generating and sending comprehensive reports to different organisational units.
  • Maintained an active presence on Amazon feed, consistently supporting the company's goals.

Internal and External Investigation Expertise:

  • Conducted internal investigations using Nautilus, focusing on buyer identity, destination, and payment methods.
  • Utilised external investigation techniques on platforms like White Pages and social media to match account holder names with credit card names.
  • Identified patterns such as EDU, MIL, APO, international customer freight shipping, and checked IP, UBID, flash UBID, payment relations, phone, email, and address for strong and weak relationships.

CS

IRCPL - BIGBASKET
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Helped to increase positive customer feedback through attentive and trusted customer support.
  • Delivered real-time customer support for design, product and quality-related concerns.
  • Increased retention through tactical customer support to achieve KPIs.

Education

Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

University of Hull
07.2024

Skills

  • Buyer Risk Investigations
  • Decision making
  • High-Risk Account Reviews
  • Fraud Research and Assessment
  • Good Excel Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Customer Focus
  • Time Management
  • Knowledge of Fraud Detection
  • Adaptability

Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/raam-kumar-a67858159/

Timeline

Investigation Specialist

Amazon.com
04.2019 - 12.2022

CS

IRCPL - BIGBASKET
10.2018 - 04.2019

Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

University of Hull
Raam Varatharajan