Jean-Marc Cherel

Jean-Marc Cherel is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering and architecture within the biometric and identity management sectors. Currently serving as Chief Engineer at IDEMIA since January 2010, Jean-Marc has successfully managed technical coordination and governance across multiple global development teams and has been instrumental in the design of large-scale biometric systems. Key achievements include leading system architecture for the Aadhaar biometric project in India and securing competitive benchmarks for high-throughput biometric systems. Jean-Marc's prior roles include architecture leadership at Sagem Sécurité and project management at Sagem Défense Sécurité, where Jean-Marc demonstrated expertise in biometric architecture, software integration, and team management. Educational background includes credentials from CentraleSupélec, Arts et Métiers ParisTech, and JB Say.