Tuukka Hiltunen

Tuukka Hiltunen is a seasoned professional in the field of quantum software engineering, currently serving as a Senior Quantum Software Engineer at IQM Quantum Computers since April 2021. Hiltunen's expertise encompasses the development of quantum computer control software stacks in Python, focusing on experiment automation, data management, and microservices for hardware communication. Previous experience includes roles as a Senior Data Engineer at Verto Analytics, a Big Data Engineer at Fonecta Oy, and a Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist at Nordea, where responsibilities involved data pipeline management, machine learning, and Hadoop cluster maintenance. Hiltunen also has a background as a Digital Technology Developer Senior Analyst at Accenture, where skills in Big Data technologies were applied. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics and extensive research in quantum simulations as a researcher and doctoral student at Aalto University.