Join the Emerging Technology and IT Management and Modernization COIs for a member meeting focused on “The Future of Government Innovation and Security in a Quantum-Capable World.”
Session Overview
Commercially viable quantum computers are less than a decade away. Everyone knows that, because we’ve been hearing claims like this from the research community for the past 2-3 decades. Perhaps it’s true, or perhaps it’s continued over-optimism, but whatever the case, it is undeniable that the seeds of the market for quantum-related technologies have been planted, and are starting to bear fruit.
Quantum information science is maturing as a field of study. Real-world applications of quantum technology are emerging, from measurement science, to novel sensors, to quantum computing. Numerous startups are focused on developing early generation quantum processors and quantum computers, and organizations such as the Quantum Economic Development Consortium are working to enable and grow the quantum industry. Governments and industry worldwide are also recognizing the implications of quantum on cyber security, and the need for a new generation of encryption algorithms to safeguard data and communications.
Please join our panel of quantum experts for an insightful discussion on the transformative nature of quantum computing, their thoughts around the emergence of a quantum industry, and what lies ahead in terms of new capabilities, risks, and what the future of cyber security might look like in a post-quantum world. Register now to secure your spot!
Panelists:
- Dr. Paul Parazzoli, IBM
- Micaela Giuhat, Microsoft
- Suresh Nair, INA Solutions
- Mike Piech, Rigetti Computing
Moderator:
- Simon Szykman, President, Cambio Digital Transformations
Speaker Bios
Simon Szykman
President, Cambio Digital Transformations
Simon Szykman the co-Founder and President of Cambio Digital Transformations, where he is leveraging nearly 30 years of technology and business leadership experience to carry out leading-edge technology-enabled transformations of how clients deliver their mission and services to stakeholders.
Prior to founding Cambio, Simon served as the Senior Vice President for Client Growth at Maximus, where he was responsible for leading a 45+ person growth team and enabling the go-to-market strategy for the company’s Federal Services Segment. He joined Maximus when the company acquired Attain, where Simon was a Partner and Chief Technology Officer. In that role, he led the development of technology strategy, oversaw delivery of innovative digital transformation solutions to clients, provided thought leadership in the industry, and fostered strategic collaborations with the company’s portfolio of alliance partners.
Prior to joining Attain, Simon spent nearly 20 years in diverse government technology roles. His previous positions include serving as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, CIO of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), two stints at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the first Director of Cyber Security R&D at the Department of Homeland Security.
Dr. Paul Parazzoli
Program Development Lead at IBM Quantum
Dr. Parazzoli currently is the Program Development Lead at IBM Quantum, where he establishes and fosters technical relationships and collaborations and secures Government sponsorships to advance quantum computing programs with external partners and support IBM’s quantum-centric supercomputing mission.
Prior to joining IBM, Paul was a research scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, leveraging quantum information sciences to advance quantum computing, inertial sensing, and deployable atomic clocks for critical security needs. During his tenure at Sandia, Dr. Parazzoli served on temporary assignment as a program manager at the Department of Energy, Basic Energy Sciences, where he helped shape and manage DOE/BES’s strategic investments in Quantum Information Sciences.
Dr. Parazzoli holds a PhD in physics from the University of Colorado/JILA and a B.S. in physics from the University of Washington. He holds two patents and has authored sixteen technical publications.
Micaela Giuhat
Director, Emerging Technologies, USGA
Micaela Giuhat is Director, Emerging Technologies, USGA. She joined the Microsoft Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) Emerging Technologies team in August 2020.
For the past years, Micaela has been deeply engaged in advancing quantum technologies and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) initiatives. Her work spans collaboration with government agencies, national laboratories, and industry partners to drive innovation, standardization, and strategic investments in these transformative fields.
Micaela is also focused on addressing the cybersecurity challenges posed by quantum computing, promoting the adoption of PQC to safeguard critical infrastructure, and facilitating global partnerships to build a resilient and competitive quantum ecosystem.
Giuhat holds a M.Sc. in EE from the Romanian Polytechnic Institute, and an MBA from Ottawa University.
Suresh Nair
President & CEO, Ina Solutions Inc.
Suresh Nair is an accomplished technology leader and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in IT solutions, program management, and emerging technology strategy. As the President & CEO of Ina Solutions Inc., he has been at the forefront of driving innovation in digital transformation, quantum computing, and AI-driven solutions.
With a Master’s in Information Technology Management and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Suresh brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. His leadership extends beyond Ina Solutions, as he serves on the External Advisory Board for the Monark Quantum Foundry (NSF funded) and as a Board Member of the National Quantum Literacy Network (NSF Funded), contributing to workforce development in quantum technologies.
Suresh led his team to win a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) award in Quantum Machine Learning, further solidifying his role as a pioneer in advancing quantum applications. His recent research, Quantum Readiness in Healthcare and Public Health: Building a Quantum Literate Workforce, underscores his commitment to preparing industries for the quantum era.
Mike Piech
Vice President of Business Development, Rigetti Computing
Mike Piech is vice president of business development at Rigetti Computing, with responsibility for sales, partnerships, and marketing.
Prior to Rigetti, Mike was vice president and general manager of several business units at Red Hat, managing teams responsible for the product management, strategy, and marketing of Red Hat's AI and middleware offerings.
Prior to Red Hat, Mike held executive product roles at Magnet Systems (mobile app server) and Engine Yard (PaaS) after five years at Oracle and BEA with product responsibility for WebLogic, Java, and other enterprise platform technologies.
Mike began his career at Sun Microsystems in R&D engineering roles in video and image processing. Mike holds an MBA from INSEAD, a B.S. in computer science and engineering from MIT, and several patents.
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