Alfonso U. Santos is the business development director for the Americas at Veridas, a leading biometric technology provider, with its solutions trusted by financial institutions, governments and businesses worldwide. Alfonso has a pivotal role in establishing Veridas as a prominent leader in the identity industry across the United States and Latin America. Recently, Alfonso was appointed as a member of the Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) at SIA. Alfonso holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering (2012-2016) and a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering (2016-2018).