Eric Grissen
About Eric Grissen
Eric Grissen is a Project Manager at Daon, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in biochemistry and experience in various roles, including significant contributions to biometric authentication and app development.
Current Role at Daon
Eric Grissen has been working at Daon as a Project Manager since 2020. His role is based in Denver, Colorado. In this position, he has implemented significant improvements in biometric authentication processes, achieving a reduction in authentication time from 12 seconds to 3 seconds while maintaining a success rate exceeding 95%. He has also contributed to the development of the VeriFLY app, which has become one of the top 15 most downloaded travel apps on both the Apple and Google Play stores.
Previous Experience at Daon
Prior to his current role, Eric Grissen worked at Daon as a Research Consultant for four months in 2012, located in Reston, Virginia. During this time, he gained experience in research methodologies and contributed to various projects within the organization.
Professional Background
Eric Grissen has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. He worked as a Medical Laboratory Technologist II at Quest Diagnostics from 2017 to 2020, where he developed financial and throughput dashboards using Excel and Microsoft BI. He also served as a Science & Policy Intern and Market Research Intern at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry from 2015 to 2017 and 2013, respectively. Earlier in his career, he was a Front Office Assistant at Marriott International in 2011.
Educational Qualifications
Eric Grissen studied at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in project management and technology implementation.
Contributions to Denver International Airport
Eric Grissen has made significant contributions to the operations at Denver International Airport. He implemented the first dedicated reservation-based screening checkpoint, enhancing both security and efficiency. Additionally, he overhauled the employee screening process by integrating biometrics and advanced weapons detection, which significantly reduced the need for random searches. He also voluntarily assisted over 500 users with app issues, fostering goodwill within the airport community.