Helar Laasik

Helar Laasik joined governmental sector in 2004. Since 2005 he has been responsible for Estonian 1st e-passport as the project manager. After a successful start of issuance of the new generation passports Helar Laasik was offered the role of identity document expert.

Until now Helar has been responsible for the design and implementation of the present ID card and passport but also for cooperation with State Information System’s Authority for  national PKI. Helar has been actively participating in streamlining document issuance process including enrolment, data management, personalisation and issuance. He has been participating also in the creation of national document verification network.

Helar will be speaking on managing technology through RTP systems at 09.45, Stream A (Converging Technology) on Day 2, 22nd May. Serge is best placed to give this presentation as an International law enforcement expert for Borderpol. He is responsible for maritime, nautical and border surveillance, counterfeiting, drug and arms smuggling and can provide an international perspective on the best ways to combat cross-border
crime.