David Scherer

David Scherer has worked in various roles in different companies.

From August 2022 to the present, they have served as the Manager of Integrated Devices and Cryosystems at IonQ.

Prior to that, from September 2018 to August 2022, they worked at MITRE as the Lead Scientist, focusing on atomic clocks, precise timing, and quantum sensors for navigation and communications applications. In this role, they were responsible for strategy development, project leadership, staff training, laboratory oversight, and sponsor engagements. David also served as the technical lead on various MITRE efforts supporting DARPA programs.

From July 2012 to August 2018, David was a Senior Physicist at Microchip Technology Inc. where they led and implemented R&D projects, including the development of the world's smallest and lowest-power cold-atom system.

Lastly, from March 2008 to June 2012, they worked at Physical Sciences Inc. as a Principal Scientist in the Photonics Department. Their responsibilities included grant writing and program execution in integrated photonics, nanophotonics, and quantum sensors. David also performed nanophotonics modeling in collaboration with partner solar cell companies and MIT.

Overall, David Scherer has significant experience in integrated devices, cryosystems, atomic clocks, and quantum sensors.

David Scherer has a strong educational background in the field of optics and electrical engineering. David obtained a Ph.D. in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Optical Sciences from the same university, attending from 1999 to 2002. David Scherer started their academic journey at Boston University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering, attending between 1995 and 1999.

In addition to their degrees, David Scherer has also pursued further certifications. David has completed courses in Micro and Nano-Fabrication (MEMS) and Silicon Photonics Design, Fabrication, and Data Analysis at edX, although the specific months and years of completion are not provided. These certifications likely enhance their expertise and skillset in their chosen fields of study.