Umar Milanzi

Umar Milanzi is a Senior Data Analyst at Mastercard, focusing on card and portfolio analytics within the banking sector. With over 13 years of experience in financial analytics and cybersecurity, they previously held roles at Emirate NBD and Absa Group, where they specialized in anti-money laundering, fraud detection, and credit compliance. Currently a PhD candidate at the University of the Witwatersrand, their research centers on Bayesian machine learning for ransomware detection and cyber threat classification. Umar holds a Master's degree in Statistics and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics, complementing their extensive background in data-driven transformation and operational decision-making.