Yash Shah is a veteran technology leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning biometrics, large-scale national ID programs, and next-generation Digital ID technologies. Throughout his career, he has led product innovation from initial concept through design, deployment, and global scale across both high-growth start-ups and publicly traded organizations.
Mr. Shah currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at Credence ID, an identity-technology company headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. He oversees the strategy and delivery of Credence ID’s industry-leading Digital Identity Verification platform, which supports government and enterprise programs across more than 20 countries.
A strong advocate for open standards, interoperability, and privacy-preserving innovation, Mr. Shah is focused on advancing digital identity solutions that strengthen trust while expanding secure, seamless access to essential services. His work sits at the intersection of technology, policy, and user experience—driving practical, scalable adoption of secure digital identity worldwide.