Parshaw is an engineering leader specializing in large-scale biometric verification and authentication systems deployed in highly regulated environments. He has led the design and production rollout of identity platforms spanning selfie-based biometrics, government ID verification, multi-vendor orchestration, and real-time risk decisioning, supporting tens of millions of users and high-throughput digital channels.
His work focuses on moving identity systems from static, single-vendor models to adaptive, API-first architectures that emphasize security, explainability, resilience, and measurable outcomes. Parshaw regularly partners with security, privacy, compliance, and product teams to translate regulatory requirements into scalable engineering solutions without compromising user experience.
He is a frequent industry speaker on biometric adoption, authentication trust models, and identity platform modernization, and is known for building teams that deliver secure systems under real-world operational constraints. His perspective bridges engineering depth with executive-level decision making in digital identity.