
Ilia Balybin
@iliabalybin
I resolve high-volume customer issues and build tools that prevent repeat tickets.
What I'm looking for
At Locus Gastro Hub and Joyo Restaurant in Dubai, I handle delivery complaints end to end in English and Russian, arranging remakes and resolving most cases at first contact.
I track live orders across two kitchens, coordinate couriers, and step in on stalled deliveries before guests need to chase updates. I also cleared a two-month invoice backlog in one week while auditing roughly 700 supplier invoices monthly.
I traced repeat complaints to the in-house point-of-sale system, filed 18 severity-graded defects with reproducible steps, and tested order, payment, and refund edge cases. On my own initiative, I built a Python and Google Maps API routing tool that auto-assigned about 100 orders per shift and ran in production for nine months.
Previously at Yandex, I supported a priority driver live-chat queue of roughly 4,500 chats a month, investigated ambiguous cases, and escalated product bugs with structured context. I consistently ranked in the top third of around 160 specialists in peer quality scoring.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Customer Service & Order Operations
Locus Gastro Hub / Joyo Restaurant
Nov 2024 - Jun 2026 (1 year 7 months)
Handled inbound complaints about late and failed deliveries by phone in English and Russian, de-escalating on the spot and arranging remakes. Tracked live orders from two Dubai kitchens and coordinated couriers directly, stepping in on stalled deliveries.
Customer Support Specialist, Tier 2
Yandex
Nov 2023 - Aug 2024 (9 months)
Staffed the priority live-chat queue for drivers, handling ~300 conversations per shift and resolving known issues from playbooks. Investigated ambiguous cases, logged structured tickets, and escalated to senior specialists or developers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Synergy University Dubai
Bachelor of Science, Global Economy and Sustainability
2023 -
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Global Economy and Sustainability, expected to graduate in 2027.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
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