Team

qAIntum.ai was founded on April 2, 2024, in Palo Alto, California, with a mission to integrate quantum computing with artificial intelligence (AI) and develop cutting-edge natural language processing (NLP) solutions. Our team consists of experts with deep knowledge and experience in their respective fields, driving the innovation and success of our Quantum Large Language Model (QLLM) project.

Engineering

Sophie Choe, PhD

CEO/Quantum AI Researcher

Sophie is our lead researcher and CEO, holding a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an MS in Mathematics from Portland State University. With extensive expertise in Quantum Machine Learning (QML), Sophie spearheads the technical development of our QLLM project, ensuring our innovations remain at the forefront of the industry.

Max Ivry

Quantum AI Research Engineer

Max is a Quantum AI Research Engineer with a strong background in data structures, software development, and artificial intelligence. His work is instrumental in the development and optimization of our quantum-based AI models. Max holds a BS in Computer Science and Spanish from the University of Vermont. In addition to his technical skills, he is a chess player, a table tennis coach, and a pianist.

Nikilesh B R

Quantum AI Research Engineer

Nikilesh is a key Quantum AI Research Engineer, contributing to the advancement of our Quantum Neural Networks and their integration into NLP solutions. He has worked on novel hybrid Quantum Classical Generative AI applications, combining Quantum NLP with classical Stable Diffusion models, and developed Quantum Generative Adversarial Networks (QGANs) for image generation. Nikilesh holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Milnad College of Engineering, and his expertise in quantum algorithms is vital to our research efforts.

Raghuram Nataraja

Software Engineer

Raghuram is our Software Engineer, responsible for the implementation and deployment of our quantum computing models. His work involves optimizing for computational efficiency and building robust infrastructure. He ensures the seamless integration of our quantum innovations into real-world applications. Raghuram is currently pursuing an MS in Computer Science at Portland State University.

Alex Olivas

Advisor of Software Engineering

Alex brings a wealth of experience as an advisor, having served as VP of software engineering at multiple quantum computing companies. He plays a crucial role in translating theoretical models into practical applications. Alex holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Colorado Boulder and is currently pursuing an MS in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Vinay Kumar

Transformer and Large Language Model Expert

Vinay is our expert in Transformers and Large Language Models, with a strong background in software engineering and distributed computing. Currently a Machine Learning Data Scientist at TIAA, Vinay's Master's thesis in Electrical and Electronics from North Carolina State University explored different optimization algorithms for Transformers, contributing significantly to our QLLM project.

Operations

Briana Lee

Head of Business Development/Operations

Briana leads our business development and operations, focusing on market strategy and commercial partnerships. Her expertise is pivotal in driving qAIntum.ai's growth and establishing strategic alliances that align with our vision.

Commitment to Excellence

Every member of our team is committed to excellence. From research and development to implementation and support, our team works diligently to ensure that we remain at the cutting edge of quantum computing technology.

Join Us

We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a positive impact. If you are driven by curiosity and excited about the future of quantum computing, we invite you to join our team and be a part of this exciting journey.

Together, we are driving quantum innovations for human progress.