Itamar Faran

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.