Ivan Škula

Ivan Škula is a Principal Consultant for Fraud and Financial Crimes at SAS, a global analytics and AI provider.1 He is based in Dubai but works across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and sometimes beyond.1 With over 17 years of experience in data management and analytics, Škula specializes in fraud detection and prevention.2

Career Highlights

• Joined SAS in Slovakia in 2010, focusing on the fraud and financial crimes domain1
• Moved to Dubai in 2013 to expand his experience in the UAE1
• Has delivered multiple fraud detection projects across different countries, ranging from small to enterprise-wide real-time systems1
• Holds a PhD and is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), having pursued the certification in 201912

Expertise

Škula's work involves:

• Delivering fraud detection and prevention projects for customers across various industries, including banking, insurance, and government sectors1
• Advising clients on market trends, best practices, and experiences from past projects1
• Focusing on real-time phishing detection and prevention3

Recent Activities

As of October 2, 2024, Škula was involved in tackling the UK's fraud problem using modern Machine Learning and Data Engineering Fraud Prevention solutions.4

Ivan Škula's extensive experience and specialized knowledge in fraud prevention make him a valuable asset in the field of financial crimes and analytics.