Dennis A.
About Dennis A.
Dennis A. is a Fraud Specialist at Thomson Reuters, where he has contributed to fraud detection and prevention efforts since 2021. He has a background in criminology and has developed solutions that significantly reduced fraud in state Unemployment Insurance programs.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Dennis A. has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Fraud Specialist since 2021. In this role, he focuses on fraud detection and prevention strategies. He leads various projects aimed at identifying and mitigating fraudulent activities, particularly in high-stakes environments. His expertise contributes to the development of effective solutions that enhance the integrity of financial systems.
Education and Expertise
Dennis A. earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminology, Law and Society with a minor in Intelligence Analysis from George Mason University, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also holds an Associate of Science (A.S.) in General Studies from Northern Virginia Community College, completed in 2015. His academic background supports his work in fraud prevention and analysis.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Dennis A. worked in various roles that shaped his expertise in fraud detection. He served as a Police Officer at the Rehoboth Beach Police Department for six months in 2016. He also worked as a contractor for the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General, where he supported intelligence research on criminal cases.
Achievements
Dennis A. developed solutions that mitigated 40% of incoming fraud in state Unemployment Insurance programs, leading to significant savings in staff hours and fraudulent payouts. He has overseen the direction of two businesses valued at 4.5 million dollars each and led over 80 special projects focused on corruption among high-ranking government officials.
Research Experience
During his time at George Mason University, Dennis A. worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2016 to 2017. In this position, he conducted interviews with high-ranking state and federal government officials to assess the impact of the COVID pandemic on state Unemployment Insurance programs. This experience enhanced his research skills and understanding of governmental processes.