Harjeet brings more than 25 years of experience in electrical design engineering with expertise spanning IoT systems, high-speed networking, servers, and biotechnology instruments. He has held leadership roles at 10x Genomics, Pacific Biosciences, Verizon, and Sensity, where he successfully drove multiple product launches and complex engineering programmes. Previously, he served as Sr. Director of Hardware Engineering at Alcatraz, where he played a pivotal role in the development of the company’s facial authentication platform.

"I am honoured to return to Alcatraz in this leadership role," said Harjeet Randhawa, VP of Hardware Engineering. "The company is redefining the future of access control, and I look forward to working with this exceptional team to deliver solutions that combine technical excellence with real-world impact for our customers."

Alcatraz is rapidly innovating to shape the future of access control, rolling out new offerings and enhancements designed to transform how people move through secure spaces. Randhawa’s return marks an important step in strengthening Alcatraz’s hardware strategy and ensuring the continued delivery of enterprise-grade solutions trusted by leading global organisations.

"Harjeet brings the veteran leadership we need to drive our next phase of ambitious growth," said Vince Gaydarzhiev, Founder and President of Alcatraz. "His deep technical expertise and proven track record of leading hardware innovation make him the ideal leader to execute our engineering vision. With Harjeet’s guidance, we will continue to advance our mission of delivering secure, seamless, and future-ready access control."