Thomas R. is a quantum solutions architect who focuses on applying quantum computing to verifiable, deliverable solutions. They co-founded Rigetti Computing (2015–2021) and have held IBM roles since 2018, including Technical Lead, Quantum Applications & Algorithms (2018–2021) and Quantum Solutions Architect (2021–Present). During 2021–2024, they led a team at IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center focusing on developing Qiskit application modules and variational algorithms such as VQE and QAOA, and worked with JPMorgan Chase and ExxonMobil to promote early verification of "early quantum advantage." Earlier in their career, they worked at Nokia Bell Labs as a software engineer (1998–2001), at Sun Microsystems as an HPC engineer (2006–2009), and at Argonne National Laboratory as an HPC researcher (2009–2013), and earned an MS in Computer Science from Princeton University (1996–1998).
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