Pratyoosh Maharana

Pratyoosh is a Senior Risk Manager in Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit, where he leads strategic initiatives to combat counterfeit activities in the e-commerce space. With over ten years of experience in brand protection and a background in technology, he specializes in developing and implementing comprehensive anti-counterfeiting measures through collaboration with brands, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory authorities. In his current role, he leverages sophisticated data analysis and open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations to identify and pursue bad actors through various legal mechanisms. His expertise spans financial investigations, incident management, and market trend analysis, contributing to the development of both proactive and reactive strategies to protect brand integrity and consumer trust. He is passionate about fostering a safer online shopping environment and regularly engages with internal teams and external partners to address the evolving challenges of e-commerce security.