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Specialties:
- Risk Management/Credit Card Fraud Detection
- Payment processing solutions for e-commerce and high risk industries
- Global payment processing strategy to maximize conversions
- Alternative & country-specific payment modes
- Subject matter expert in digital & virtual currency (eg. Bitcoin)
- Domestic and offshore solutions available
- Payment processing solutions for retail & restaurants
- Ecommerce/Web project management
Articles by Maria
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The Musk WeChat Model: Will X Mark the Spot in the App Universe?
The Musk WeChat Model: Will X Mark the Spot in the App Universe?
By Maria Sparagis
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Interest Rate Hikes on Payment Processing Leads to Frozen Funds
Interest Rate Hikes on Payment Processing Leads to Frozen Funds
By Maria Sparagis
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High-Risk Business Gets Riskier? The Impact of Generative AI on Risk Management
High-Risk Business Gets Riskier? The Impact of Generative AI on Risk Management
By Maria Sparagis
Contributions
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How can payment services adopt agile and lean methodologies to accelerate digital transformation?
The lean approach emphasizes the identification and elimination of waste or non-value-adding activities in processes. In the context of payment services, this could include unnecessary bureaucracy, redundant features, or outdated technology. By streamlining processes and reducing waste, organizations can allocate more resources to innovation and enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of their digital payment solutions. One of the core components of the lean methodology is the Build-Measure-Learn loop, which encourages organizations to iteratively develop, test, and refine their products and services based on customer feedback and data-driven insights.
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How can payment services adopt agile and lean methodologies to accelerate digital transformation?
Agile methodologies, rooted in iterative and incremental development, provide a powerful framework for accelerating digital transformation in the payment services industry. By embracing agile principles, organizations can: Rapidly respond to market changes and customer needs - Agile methodologies enable organizations to quickly adapt to these changes by breaking down large projects into smaller, manageable iterations. This approach allows payment service providers to prioritize tasks based on their immediate impact and to pivot their strategies as needed to stay ahead of the competition.
Activity
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🔥 Hot takes on new food and beverage products… from our resident Gen-Alpha ✨ Enzo! ✨ How do you feel about ranch? 👀 Kellanova The Clorox Company
🔥 Hot takes on new food and beverage products… from our resident Gen-Alpha ✨ Enzo! ✨ How do you feel about ranch? 👀 Kellanova The Clorox Company
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I see this WAY too much 😂 Here's how it goes: 1) Business owner hires copywriter 2) They don't optimize their funnel 3) The copy is great, but…
I see this WAY too much 😂 Here's how it goes: 1) Business owner hires copywriter 2) They don't optimize their funnel 3) The copy is great, but…
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Anyone can create a successful podcast 🎤 What's the secret? 👉 Understanding your audience. Justin Moore of Podigy Podcasts is proof. He…
Anyone can create a successful podcast 🎤 What's the secret? 👉 Understanding your audience. Justin Moore of Podigy Podcasts is proof. He…
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Experience
Publications
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Simple Strategies to Maximize Your Website’s Revenue
SearchEngineJournal.com
See publicationHow to maximize revenue on your website with simple steps!
Honors & Awards
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Speaker at the Digital Currencies conference (American Banker)
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Panelist on a discussion about merchant acceptance of Bitcoin and the impact on their e-commerce business.
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Speaker at The Forum for ATM, Debit & Prepaid (American Banker)
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Panelist on a discussion about virtual currency and it's impact on high risk e-commerce industries.
http://insights.mastercard.com/2013/10/25/atm-debit-forum-reporters-notebook-durbin-emv-and-bitcoin/ -
Speaker at Inside Bitcoins NYC
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Conference speaker at Inside Bitcoin in NYC. Topics discussed included the impact of digital currency on ecommerce businesses as well as general acceptance in high risk industries
http://bitcoinmagazine.com/6062/2013-nyc-inside-bitcoins-conference-when-venture-capitalist-meets-bitcoin/ -
Speaker at Elite Retreat 8 - San Francisco
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Speaker at ShoeMoney's Elite Retreat conference. Topics discussed included high risk merchant accounts, offshore vs domestic solutions and risk management for ecommerce businesses.
http://www.shoemoney.com/2011/06/06/er8-speakersleaders#.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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French
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Greek
Native or bilingual proficiency
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