Alcatraz AI, a provider of autonomous access control solutions, has announced the addition of Steve K. Francis to its Advisory Board.
According to the company, this alliance marks a significant step forwards in its commitment to serving government agencies worldwide with ultra-secure access control technology.
With extensive experience in Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and a distinguished career combating transnational organized crime, Francis brings invaluable expertise to guide Alcatraz AI’s endeavors in the government sector.
โWe are honored to have Steve join our Advisory Board,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz AI. “His impressive experience and proven track record in HSI are a testament to his expertise and commitment to combating global organized crime. With Steve on board, we are confident in our ability to provide government agencies worldwide with the most advanced facial authentication solution available.โ
Alcatraz AI reports that most recently, Francis was responsible for overseeing HSI’s vast workforce, consisting of over 10,000 employees, including special agents, criminal analysts, mission support personnel and contract staff across 50 countries worldwide.
In his leadership capacity, Francis was pivotal in leading the charge against transnational organized crime, intellectual property theft and the enforcement of international trade laws.
The company says he has provided crucial guidance in shaping the response of the US National Intellectual Property Rights Co-ordination Center to the challenges posed by intellectual property theft, particularly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Noteworthy initiatives like Operation Stolen Promise have been implemented under his direction to address these urgent issues.
Notably, Francis has also held the esteemed position of Director of the National Intellectual Property Rights Co-ordination Center, where he led the US government’s response to intellectual property theft and the enforcement of international trade laws.
“Joining Alcatraz AI’s Advisory Board is an exciting opportunity for me to leverage my expertise in law enforcement and government agencies to drive the advancement of facial authentication technology in the government sector,” said Francis.
“Alcatraz AI‘s unwavering commitment to delivering best in class access control biometrics perfectly aligns with my mission to enhance security. Alcatraz has the best and most secure access control solution on the market and I am excited to work closely alongside the Alcatraz AI team as we introduce cutting edge facial authentication to government agencies worldwide.”
