Fido
Itamar Faran is a data scientist with extensive experience in financial forecasting, machine learning, and statistical analysis. Currently employed at Fido since January 2024, Itamar focuses on cohort-based regression, computer vision, and causal machine learning. Previously, at Vesttoo, Itamar specialized in Bayesian modeling of insurance metrics, and at Wix.com, developed forecasting models for subscription services and implemented a Multi-Armed Bandit framework. Itamar also held the role of Lead Statistician, introducing Bayesian A/B testing methodologies. Academic experience includes a research assistantship at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, contributing to an academic paper on correlation matrix comparisons. Itamar holds a Master of Arts in Applied Statistics and a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics and Economics from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Fido
Fido is on a mission to empower individuals and entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities in Africa. Built on advanced technology that enables fast, easy and secured access to digital financial services. Our independent financial platform and unique machine learning risk models make instant credit decisions for customers with no financial track record while reducing operational costs. But we’re not just about digitizing financial services. For the first time, we are introducing the Fido Score. Fidoscore shifts power back to the people by empowering them to build and maintain a digital financial track record. Now our customers can create their own digital financial identity, and reap the benefits of being visible to the financial system. We educate customers to improve their Fido score and adopt smart financial habits.