Fingerprint Cards (FPC) is opening a development office in Lund, Sweden, and has
appointed Sebastian Weber as Manager of System and Software Development.
Knowledge of software for mobile systems is pivotal to the company’s continued
expansion, and the world-class expertise in mobile technology represented by the
Lund region offers excellent recruitment potential.
Following its recent successes and expansion, FPC is in considerable need of
strengthening its software and system development resources. This effort
includes appointing Sebastian Weber as Manager of System and SW Development.
Sebastian will primarily work with FPC’s algorithms and software, but will also
bear system responsibility for the overall performance of the company’s sensor
technology. Sebastian has a solid background in system development and software
for the mobile industry. He joins FPC from ST-Ericsson, where he was Senior
Program Manager for modem products and the Director of Linux SW Engineering.
Sebastian also worked with system analysis and mobile platform architecture
while at Ericsson Mobile Platforms.
This recruitment enables FPC to make additional recruitments in the knowledge
-dense Lund region. Experience in mobile systems and software is a key skill in
FPC’s expansion into the mobile market, and the Lund region offers a strong
recruitment base.
Jörgen Lantto, Executive Vice President, CTO and Head of Strategy and Product
Development for FPC says: “Sebastian is a fantastic addition to our team during
FPC’s currently strong expansion phase. His broad experience, knowledge and
network make him the right person to pursue the development of the system
function for our sensors and software for mobile phones. We are now paving the
way for a continued expansion in the area around Lund, where world-class
expertise in mobile technology is available, particularly in mobile platforms
and software. This will help us continue to develop tomorrow’s solutions, which
will strengthen and cement our established position as the world’s leading
supplier of fingerprint technology for the mobile industry.”
About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) markets, develops and produces biometric components and technologies that through the analysis and matching of an individual’s unique fingerprint verify the person’s identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors, algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The competitive advantages offered by the FPC’s technology include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems. With these advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The company’s technology can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc.
Contacts: Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), Johan Carlström, CEO, +46 (0) 31-60 78 20, investrel@fingerprints.com