Garrett Gafke serves as Chief Operating Officer at MITEK SYSTEMS INC., a leading provider of mobile capture and digital identity verification solutions. With over 20 years of experience in technology operations and strategic leadership, Gafke has built a distinguished career steering high-growth companies through complex operational challenges. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, which laid the foundation for his expertise in scaling tech infrastructures and optimizing global supply chains. Prior to joining MITEK, Gafke held senior executive roles at notable firms including Nuance Communications and Symantec, where he spearheaded operational transformations that reduced costs by up to 30% and accelerated product delivery timelines. His achievements include leading the integration of acquired technologies during Nuance’s merger with Microsoft, resulting in seamless scalability for enterprise clients, and earning the CIO 100 Award for innovative operational excellence at Symantec. At MITEK, Gafke has been instrumental in expanding the company’s global footprint, enhancing cloud-based identity verification platforms, and driving revenue growth through efficient resource allocation. As COO, Gafke oversees all aspects of daily operations, including IT infrastructure, customer support, and supply chain management, ensuring MITEK remains agile in the rapidly evolving digital identity market. His strategic vision emphasizes leveraging AI and machine learning to bolster fraud prevention, positioning MITEK as a trusted partner for financial institutions and enterprises worldwide. Under his leadership, the company has achieved record operational efficiencies and sustained double-digit growth year-over-year.