Michael Lazarou
Michael Lazarou manages revenue assurance and fraud at Epic, a Cypriot telco, having joined their RA function in March 2011. His background includes a double major in Computer Science and Economics, as well as an MBA. Before being lured into the exciting world of telecoms he worked as a software developer.
Michael is interested to gain a better understanding of different aspects of RA and data analysis. He shares his insights on training courses he participates in with Commsrisk.
Articles by This Author
Studying Data Science: The Analytics Edge via edX (weeks 1 and 2)
The first two weeks of this MIT course proved to be tough but engaging.
Studying Data Science: edX MS Course on Data Sci and Machine Learning (part 2)
This is a good course; it is nicely paced and the content is sound.
Studying Data Science: edX MS Course on Data Sci and Machine Learning
Our series on data science MOOCs reviews training from Microsoft and anticipates an upcoming course from MIT.
4 Proposals to Avoid Collaboration Burnout
The repeating cycle of audit, RAFM, and risk management creates a burden for other workers. Here are four ways that businesses should adapt to ease the burden.
Studying Data Science: More Udacity Stats and Data Ethics
Whilst we learn the techniques of programming and data analysis there are also courses to help us navigate the ethics.
Studying Data Science: Udacity statistics and edX Microsoft courses
With so many courses available online, the only limitation is the time taken to find the one that best suits your goals.
Studying Data Science: Programming in Python
My online education in Data Science begins by reviewing Udacity and edX courses that teach the Python programming language.
Happy New Buzzword: Why I Study Data Science
Data scientists have one of the best jobs in the world. This year I will study for the Data Analyst nanodegree on Udacity; let me share the learning experience with you.
IEEE “Intro to Cloud Computing” Training Review
This online edX course from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers will suit anyone contemplating the suitability of cloud solutions for their business.
Review of Cvidya Fraud Management Training
This online course introduces the main concepts but lacks the detail needed for actual implementation.
Making Time for Data Analytics Training
Work and family life may leave little time for training, but these online data analytics courses would be a good way to invest any spare time you have.
Training for RA: One down
A review of "Foundations of Data Analysis", a free statistics course provided by the University of Texas via edX.
The Commsrisk Global Fraud Dashboard
Our Global Fraud Dashboard uses AI-powered search to collate, update and visualize data about scams and other network abuses from around the world. New charts are added each month. See it here.
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