Rob O’Farrell

ID-Pal
Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder

Rob O’Farrell is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of ID-Pal, a global identity verification provider enables businesses to verify identities and addresses instantly. By combining cutting-edge biometric technology, document verification, and database checks, ID-Pal offers an unparalleled solution that enhances OFAC screening and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and is also available on the Salesforce AppExchange.

Prior to ID-Pal, Rob established consultancy business Perfutil Technologies, which boasts the largest Utilities in Europe as clients, and builds complex data-driven software for the biggest brands in the world. During this time, Rob led teams designing software to manage the electricity and gas grids in multiple countries including Ireland, the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Rob has 20 years experience working in AI, machine learning and automation and has a deep understanding of the identity verification space. Rob has a degree in Computational Physics and Chemistry, a Masters in Computational Chemistry and a Masters in Multimedia Systems all from Trinity College Dublin.