
Hossam Samir-Maamoun
Resolution Specialist in Customer Care TeamIt was always a dream of mine to work for Vodafone one day. It’s one of the biggest telecommunications companies in the world and its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction resonated with my professional aspirations.
I’m now a Resolution Specialist in the UAT team. This means I handle customer inquiries, help to resolve technical issues, and work closely with various departments to streamline processes. It’s a rewarding role because I play a significant part in enhancing the overall customer journey. By actively listening to customer feedback and implementing changes, I help to ensure that our products and services are continually improving and that customers enjoy a truly positive experience with us.
My position involves both technical troubleshooting and clear communication. We aim to provide not just efficient, but also personalised solutions for every customer, and in doing so, we build strong customer relationships that encourage loyalty and long-term engagement with our brand.
One of the most beautiful cases I have ever had was with a customer who requested that the rewards points due on her next bill be made available sooner. She was in a bad situation and didn’t have enough money for her child’s birthday cake. She also mentioned that she had cancer and feared she would not be here for her child’s birthday next year. She wanted to use her points with one of our rewards points partners to buy one.
Unfortunately, this was not an action that was available. But, after checking her account and seeing that she was a good customer, I gave her 10,000 points which were available to use immediately. When I informed her that she could go ahead and create a happy day with her child, she started crying. She couldn’t believe that we would do this for her.
Excited for the future!
What I enjoy most about working for Vodafone is the general environment. It’s the best place to work. The company values its employees and offers numerous opportunities for growth. For example, being on the UAT team offers a chance to engage in the final phase of testing applications, ensuring they meet business needs before full deployment. This enhances skills in quality assurance and gives insights into end-user perspectives.
The testing team, on the other hand, provides a creative environment for exploring product development through sensory evaluation. Working closely with both teams is enriching my cross-functional collaboration skills and broadening my understanding of product life-cycles.
I’m really looking forward to expanding my skills more, and exploring all the opportunities available within the business for professional development. Vodafone is such an exciting place to work, and I love being able to collaborate with talented individuals from all around the world.