Karthik Seetharam is a seasoned professional in the field of quantum applications, currently serving as a Senior Quantum Applications Architect at PsiQuantum since October 2018. Previously, Karthik held the position of Research Staff at Caltech for a brief period in 2018. Karthik's academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Condensed Matter and Materials Physics from Caltech, earned between 2011 and 2018, and a Bachelor's Degree in Physics and Electrical and Computer Engineering from Duke University, completed in 2011. Karthik's foundational education was attained at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, where studies were completed from 2004 to 2007.