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Sabrina Ahamat

Sabrina Ahamat

Summary

With a decade of experience in IT Outsourcing, I have navigated various facets of service management, including service design, transition, operation, and improvement. In my previous role as GDC MY Resource Manager for a key HPE Global client, I oversaw demand/supply management and led the Quality and Service Improvement team.


Currently, I serve as the lead in the Trust & Safety team at LaunchGood, a global crowdfunding platform. In this role, I conduct KYC analyses, reviewing and approving campaigns with a focus on exercising sound judgment.


My diverse background includes roles in Support, Operations, Project Implementations, Service Delivery, ITSM, Consulting, Customer Service, and Compliance.


Key Qualifications:

  • ITILv4 Foundation certified with a background in IT Service Management, Compliance, and Risk Management.
  • AML/CTF/Sanctions expertise with a demonstrated history of success in project implementations and customer service.


A self-learner and motivated professional, I excel both independently and as a team player. With excellent communication skills, I easily relate to individuals at all organizational levels. My commitment to efficiency and adaptability is complemented by a track record of ambitious, goal-oriented performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Trust & Safety Lead

LaunchGood
03.2023 - Current
  • Currently serving as the lead in the Trust & Safety team at LaunchGood, a global crowdfunding platform
  • Conducting KYC analyses, reviewing and approving campaigns with a focus on exercising sound judgment.

Customer Experience Specialist

LaunchGood
04.2020 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for email support, chat/phone support, and documentation
  • Responding to messages within SLA, following guidelines and protocols, troubleshooting problems, and creating user-friendly guides.

Quality & Service Improvement Lead

Hewlett-Packard Multimedia (Enterprise Services)
06.2016 - 04.2017
  • Reviewing delivery and operation services, evaluating operation processes, defining improvement initiatives, and verifying improvement initiatives are proceeding according to plan.

GDC MY Resource Manager and Cross Functional Delivery Manager

Hewlett Packard Multimedia (M) Sdn Bhd
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Responsible for resource management, labor demand/supply planning, labor time tracking, and collaborating with other internal departments.

Delivery Manager

Hewlett Packard Multimedia (M) Sdn Bhd
03.2011 - 06.2015
  • Responsible for service delivery, incident management, change management, request management, and process improvements.

Technology Team Lead

Hewlett Packard Multimedia (M) Sdn Bhd
05.2009 - 03.2011
  • Managing a team, providing technical consultation, training, resource management, and overseeing incident management.

Team Lead for CC Network Team

Xcellink Sdn Bhd
07.2008 - 05.2009
  • Managing a team, reporting and documentation, handling administration, and ensuring minimal backlog tickets.

Command Centre Network Engineer (1st Level Support) – Shift Lead

Xcellink Sdn Bhd
12.2006 - 07.2008
  • Providing 1st level troubleshooting, monitoring alarms, creating tickets, and managing a team as a shift lead.

Technical Support

Vads Berhad
07.2006 - 12.2006
  • Providing technical support for Streamyx at VADS BERHAD, troubleshooting connections, and resolving issues.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Networking, Computer Science/Information Technology

University Mara of Technology (UiTM), Malaysia
11.2006

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Due Diligence
  • Data Analysis
  • Customer Identification
  • Anti-Money Laundering
  • Fraud Detection
  • Excel Proficiency
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Client Onboarding
  • Enhanced Due Diligence
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Process Improvement
  • Account Verification
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • AML Compliance
  • Know Your Customer
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Information Verification
  • Decision Making
  • Customer Service
  • Positive Attitude

Latest Employment

LaunchGood, Trust & Safety Lead (KYC) (03/2023 - Present) 

  • My primary responsibility is to review and analyze campaigns, emphasizing exercising sound judgment and making informed decisions to approve campaigns submitted for review.
  • Investigate and assess documents provided by customers to determine the validity of campaigns
  • Manage cases involving customer concerns through phone, email, and resolution platforms.
  • Act as a decision-maker when users deviate from LaunchGood Guidelines, Policies, or Terms of Use
  • Leverage your experience to complete the customer support lifecycle, ensuring that Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements are met, and payments are processed promptly to campaign creators.,
  • Adhere to LaunchGood's Compliance & Risk Management policies and procedures consistently,
  • Adhere to all compliance guidelines and protocols to review and validate KYC documentation promptly.
  • Perform KYC verification, OFAC/OSFI sanction list screening, and Finclusive and World-Check screenings as required.
  • Report any suspicious activities to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
  • Monitor for fraudulent transactions and promptly report them to the Compliance Manager or Fraud Department upon detection
  • Document user feedback for Compliance managers, highlighting issues, bugs, and specific examples for resolution
  • Stay informed about industry trends and updates through continuous reading and research
  • Maintain a commitment to responding to customer inquiries and documentation within a 24-hour window
  • Ensure thorough follow-up on requested information and verify compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Prioritize tasks based on urgency and complexity, in line with the department's standard procedures
  • Collaborate with the KYC lead to provide feedback for process improvements.
  • Closely collaborate with other internal departments to assist and handle their requests.

Personal Information

  • Age: 40 years
  • Date of Birth: 01/31/83
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Malaysia

Professional Certifications Training

  • ITIL Intermediate Certificate in IT Continual Service Improvement, 2015
  • ITIL Operational Support and Analysis, 2014
  • Management Excellence for HP Managers, 2012
  • ITIL – Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (version 3), 2010
  • Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA), 2007
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), 2006

Personal Achievement

  • Promoted as a Shift Lead in 2007 then promoted again as a Team Lead in 2008.
  • Promoted as a Technical Team Lead and absorbed as a permanent HP employee in 2009.
  • Promoted as a Supervisor with Manager Flag and became the team's people manager in 2011.
  • E-Award, Manager Award, Engineer of the Month.
  • Reduced the amount of backlog tickets that more than 5 days by 69% within 4 months
  • Improve ticket creation accuracy and reduce TTR with revised and updated Service Request, Change, and Incident catalog
  • Enable visibility of overall operation health by introducing a comprehensive daily dashboard
  • Minimized the counts of errors done in reports and tickets generated by the Service Desk.
  • Revised and simplified most of the Service Desk reporting procedures and got it documented.
  • Introduced the use of macro in MS Excel reporting and reduced repetitive work, removing waste.
  • Reduced the total of voided ticket creation and reduced the overall total aging and dormancy of tickets in the queue

Preferences - Availability

2 weeks notice

References

Adnan Ahmad

Chief Compliance Office LaunchGood 

+1 (416) 887-4434

adnanaha@gmail.com


Rahimah Bibi Mohd Kashim

Compliance Manager LaunchGood

+60 18-777 5852

rahimah@launchgood.com

Languages

Malay
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Trust & Safety Lead

LaunchGood
03.2023 - Current

Customer Experience Specialist

LaunchGood
04.2020 - 03.2023

Quality & Service Improvement Lead

Hewlett-Packard Multimedia (Enterprise Services)
06.2016 - 04.2017

GDC MY Resource Manager and Cross Functional Delivery Manager

Hewlett Packard Multimedia (M) Sdn Bhd
06.2015 - 06.2016

Delivery Manager

Hewlett Packard Multimedia (M) Sdn Bhd
03.2011 - 06.2015

Technology Team Lead

Hewlett Packard Multimedia (M) Sdn Bhd
05.2009 - 03.2011

Team Lead for CC Network Team

Xcellink Sdn Bhd
07.2008 - 05.2009

Command Centre Network Engineer (1st Level Support) – Shift Lead

Xcellink Sdn Bhd
12.2006 - 07.2008

Technical Support

Vads Berhad
07.2006 - 12.2006

Bachelor's Degree - Networking, Computer Science/Information Technology

University Mara of Technology (UiTM), Malaysia
Sabrina Ahamat