Aware Announces Mohamed Lazzouni as CTO

Aware Inc., a provider of biometric software and services, has announced Mohamed Lazzouni as its new Chief Technology Officer.

“I’m excited to be taking on the role of Chief Technology Officer at Aware,” said Lazzouni. “I have extensive experience in leading research and development teams in the areas of biometrics, authentication and identity.  I have great respect for the engineering team at Aware and the work they have done in developing industry-leading biometrics software solutions for governments, system integrators and solution providers worldwide. I look forward to working together in bringing forth innovative product solutions to enable our customers to solve their business challenges through the use of Aware biometrics.”

Mr. Lazzouni served as President and CEO of Epochal Technologies for the past year. His previous positions include President of the Anti-Counterfeiting Business and Chief Operating Officer at anti-counterfeiting and brand protection provider Authentix for five years between 2013 and 2018.

“We’re pleased to name Mohamed as the Chief Technology Officer of Aware, leveraging his many years of experience in the industry leading research and product development teams and the commercialization of technology solutions.” said Bob Eckel, Aware’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “I have worked with Mohamed in the past and have seen first-hand his ability to lead technology teams to develop transformative technology solutions in the identity space. I look forward to Mohamed leading the development of Aware biometric software solutions in the government and the commercial markets,” he added.

The Bedford, Massachusetts-based Aware Inc. is a global provider of biometric software products and development services. Their products include SDKs and software components focused around biometric authentication and search, including face, fingerprint, iris, and voice capture.

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November 20, 2019 – by Tony Bitzionis