Syed Afrasiab
@syedafrasiab
Customer-focused operations professional skilled in technical support, warranty and claims workflows.
What I'm looking for
I’m a customer-focused operations professional with experience across technical support, warranty and claim workflows, customer service, research, and community-based programmes. I resolve complex cases calmly and practically, communicate technical diagnoses clearly, and maintain accurate documentation in SLA-driven environments.
In my recent role as a Technical Operations Specialist, I use Salesforce CRM and Zendesk to manage high-priority queues, track cases from initial contact through resolution, and explain claim decisions in clear language to diverse customers. I’ve also supported back-office claims processing, programme planning and records, and research deliverables through roles including Customer Service Representative, Program Assistant, Research Assistant, and Community Outreach Worker.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Operations Specialist
IBEX - SquareTrade / Home Depot
May 2025 - Jun 2026 (1 year 1 month)
Managed customer cases end-to-end using Salesforce CRM and Zendesk, including technical findings, documentation, and resolution tracking. Handled warranty/claims workflows within SLA and communicated diagnoses and claim decisions clearly during high-pressure interactions.
Customer Service Representative
IBEX Global - Western Union
Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 (10 months)
Provided customer support in a fast-paced contact-centre environment, handling enquiries and service issues with clear communication. Supported back-office tasks including data entry and claims-related processing while maintaining compliance requirements and accurate customer information.
Program Assistant
Koshaan Welfare Society
Apr 2022 - Nov 2022 (7 months)
Assisted with planning and implementation of community programmes supporting women and girls. Maintained programme records, compiled activity information, and supported preparation of internal reports and follow-ups for programme review.
Research Assistant
International Center for Refugee and Migration Studies (ICRM
Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 (6 months)
Conducted literature reviews and gathered information for refugee, migration, and policy-related research. Analyzed findings and supported preparation of research reports, policy briefs, and academic material while coordinating with stakeholders and supporting project timelines.
Community Outreach Worker
Water, Environment and Sanitation Society (WESS)
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020 (6 months)
Engaged refugee communities through awareness activities and information-sharing to improve access to available support. Built trust through respectful communication, listening, and follow-up, and encouraged community participation and self-reliance through livelihood and local problem-solving opportunities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BUITEMS (Balochistan University)
Bachelor of Science in International Relations, International Relations
2016 - 2021
Grade: CGPA: 3.74/4.00
Activities and societies: BEEF Merit Scholarship recipient for four consecutive semesters.
Completed a BSc in International Relations at BUITEMS (2016–2021). Thesis focused on Ethnic Nationalism: the Struggle for Power between Baloch and Pashtuns and its Impact on Socio-Economic Development.
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