MAKING QUANTUM hardware AVAILABLE TO ALL

Alessandro has a PhD in Quantum Physics and has worked on multiple breakthrough advances during his 10+ years in the field, including at the DICarlo Group at QuTech. When he is not being the technical brain behind QuantWare, he spends his time studying cosmology and repairing scientific hardware.

Matthijs has a background in Quantum Information and did his thesis on the simulation of quantum computers in the Elkouss group of QuTech. He also worked at a non-profit strategy consulting firm. When he is not working on QuantWare's five-year plan, he likes to go hiking in mountains.

With a background in physics and experience in designing superconducting qubits, Marten has been an integral part of the company’s QPU development. He also has a proven track record of driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of technology, having served as the former chief engineer for the Delft Solar car Team and winning the world solar challenge. As CPO, Marten oversees the product development and production of QPUs, while inspiring creativity and fostering a culture of innovation. When he’s not working on quantum computing, Marten can be found on the tennis court or in the outdoors for a snowboard or mountainbike trip.

Stefanos holds an MSc in Applied Physics and completed his thesis on Superconducting Parametric Amplifiers at TNO and the Steelelab in Delft. Specializing in Quantum Devices and Quantum Computing, his expertise spans nanofabrication, microwave engineering, and cryogenics. As the Operations Team Lead at QuantWare, Stefanos oversees the production of QPUs and TWPAs. When he's not in the lab, he enjoys touring on his motorcycle or relaxing with friends in a lounge atmosphere.

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Sophie has an MSc in Applied Physics with a focus on subatomic physics and scattering phenomena. During her master, she worked part-time for a non-profit strategy consultancy and taught Latin and physics to high-school students. During the day she uses her creativity and strategical thinking for QuantWare's intellectual property. Outside of work she loves applying these skills in the kitchen or reading a good book.

Sergiy has a PhD in Theoretical Nuclear Physics and has over 10 years experience in nanofabrication of qubits, single-photon detectors and solar cells. Besides having fun with the fabrication of quantum chips, he enjoys outdoor climbing, mountaineering, trekking and trailrunning.

Habib has an MSc in Physics and did his thesis at the Charged Particle Optics group of the TU Delft. During his thesis, he designed a Multi-Electron Beam Energy Analyzer. This analyzer will be used to characterize electron beams in future Multi-Beam Electron Microscopes. Outside of work he likes to visit family and friends, reading, gaming and exercising. He is an open minded person and likes to learn about different cultures and religions.

Carel has been working on micro- and nano engineering in the field of charged particle physics for over 20 years and is now applying his cleanroom skills for the assembly of QW QPUs. His hobbies and former jobs range from running a meat-trading company, paragliding, welding and driving trucks and buses to learning new languages on long motorcycle trips through the desert.

After working for years in marketing, office and event management at several companies, Andrea is now working on making things run smoothly at the office of QuantWare in a creative and enthusiastic manner. Also organizing events for QuantWare (in The Netherlands or abroad) is right up her alley. When not in the QuantWare office, she loves to travel and learn all about foreign cultures.

After finishing his master thesis on noise-protected superconducting qubits at QuTech, Roald joined Quantware to pursue his interest in quantum computing further. Besides designing and simulating quantum processors, he enjoys playing chess, go for a run or play squash.

Christos has an MSc in Nanotechnology and has worked at DiCarlo group at QuTech on the fabrication and characterization of superconducting quantum processors. When he is not in the cleanroom, he enjoys playing basketball outdoors and sailing with friends.

Wouter has an MSc degree in Physics and graduated on impedance engineered Josephson parametric amplifiers. Before QuantWare, he was on the board of a non-profit consulting firm and taught mathematics to high-school students. Besides amplifiers, he loves to go for a run or head to the gym.

During the first 10 years of Remko's working life he gained experience in several finance related roles at large corporates. After that, he moved towards the world of tech scale ups where he was CFO of Ohpen (fintech) for six years and later on at Plotwise (logistic tech, 3 years). The major developments in the field of quantum computing also caught his attention so he is very happy to help QuantWare in the areas of Finance, Legal and whatever comes across. After work he enjoys his family or one of his favorite sports.

Arno has a PhD in experimental quantum physics, obtained at the Kouwenhoven group at QuTech. There he worked on hybrid qubits based on superconductor-semiconductor nanostructures. Now he is leading QuantWare’s characterization effort. When he is not measuring and verifying QPU’s and amplifiers, he likes to spend his time cooking and fencing.

Celeke has an MSc in Applied Physics and joined QuantWare as the team lead of 3D architectures and packaging after a successful internship. During her masters, she worked part-time for a non-profit strategy consultancy and taught physics to high-school students. After a day of engineering, she plays a game of badminton, listens to an interesting podcast or reads a good book.

After finishing his BSc in Engineering Physics with an internship at QuantWare, Nils decided to stay with the company as a Measurement Engineer, working on characterization and automation. When he is not in the lab or busy programming, he enjoys fencing, playing guitar and board games with friends.

Floris has a background in quantum physics where he specialized in designing and simulating superconducting qubits. Before joining QuantWare, Floris was the Chief Engineer of a non-profit team focused on producing a hyper-efficient hydrogen car, with which they won the Hydrogen Endurance race in 2020. As the Design Team Lead at QuantWare, he works on scaling the QPU architectures further by automating the design with his knowledge in systems engineering. When he's not in the office, he can be spotted playing chess, bouldering, or doing cross-fit.

Having gained hands-on experience as a mechanical technician and now with a bachelor in Applied Physics, Gabriel intends to apply his combined expertise to further the development of the current fabrication process at Quantware. Besides enjoying his job, he loves spending time with his son and wife, cooking international foods, exercising, reading, playing guitar or just being creative. The next thing on his mind would be the contemplation on the how's and why's about life.

Alessandro has a PhD in physics and has worked for over 10 years on the development of innovative superconducting device and circuits for quantum applications. Before joining QuantWare he was an associated professor at the University of Glasgow. Out of the quantum world, he loves cycling, listening and playing music, and enjoying good food.

Gianluca obtained a PhD in fabrication of crystalline silicon solar cells in 2019. Since then, he worked as a postdoc researcher at TU Delft until March 2023. With 8+ years cleanroom experience, his ambition is to apply his knowledge to QuantWare devices. When not thinking about fabrication of those QuantWare devices, he enjoys cooking for friends and family, playing football and (sometimes) going for a long racing bicycle ride.

Tijmen has an MSc in Applied Physics with a focus on quantum physics. Between his studies, he took a gap year to work as the Chief Engineer of Eco-Runner Team Delft, with the goal of building a highly efficient hydrogen-powered vehicle. As a technical business developer, he uses his (non-)physics experience to form a bridge between the engineering and commercial activities of QuantWare. In his free time, he likes to go for walks, play hockey, cycle and sail.

Apilena has worked as a technician at the TU Delft Biotechnology department since 2003 and has joined QuantWare as Lab Operations Manager in April 2023. She has always worked in the microbiological labs, it's different from QuantWare but it's good for challenges. In her spare time she does a lot of voluntary work in The Hague and also loves to watch her son's basketball game.

Iris has been working as a People professional for over 10 years, mostly within (international) tech scale ups. Her aim is to help people develop and flourish, building successful teams that bring organizations to the next level. She likes to start her day with a run while listening to a podcast, especially if it’s about innovative or unconventional approaches to HR. In her free time she enjoys oil painting, exploring cities, and discovering new restaurants with friends.

Ysalis has an Msc in mechanics and robotics with a specialization in non rigid robots - soft robot, continuous robot, etc. Before QuantWare, she was building robots for greenhouses. Outside of her job, she loves to think on mixing electronics and fashion, playing violin and practising martial arts.

Lennart studied Applied Physics at the University of Twente with a focus on numerical simulations. His experience with software engineering at ASML and fascination for quantum computing has brought him to QuantWare. When he is not behind his computer he likes to go for a run, play the piano and visit old cities.

Thijs has a PhD in Quantum computing in the group of Leo DiCarlo at QuTech in Delft on the topic of flux noise in a magnetic field. During his PhD he worked in the cleanroom on the fabrication of nanowire transmons, troubleshooting dilution refrigerators and measuring superconducting qubits. Now he designs the next generation of quantum processors. In his free time he likes playing football and watching sports.

Jens finished his study at the Leidse instrumentmakers School after a successful internship at QuantWare. He will be working QuantWare for half a year after which he will start with his follow-up studies in engineering. In his spare time he is busy with sports, 3d-printing, and tinkering. He also likes to travel and go to festivals.

Aryan holds an MSc in Microelectronics and completed his thesis at the Quantum Integration Technology group at TU Delft and QuTech. He has worked on a wide range of analog and digital electronics design projects before joining QuTech to work on the 3D Integration of Quantum Computers. When he is not fabricating chips inside the cleanroom, Aryan enjoys reading manga, building Lego sets and going on long bike rides.

Before joining QuantWare, Tessa was an investor at various tech VC firms such as FJ Labs in New York, Peak in Amsterdam and VNV Global in Stockholm. She was also the founder and CEO of Hey Frida, a food-tech start-up backed by Founders Fund. At QuantWare she’ll be supporting our CEO on areas such as strategy, operations and fundraising. Outside of work Tessa loves to be outside; hiking with her family, doing sports and gardening.

Paulo has a background in applied physics and is a Dutch patent attorney. New to the world of quantum computing, but with years of experience prosecuting various patent applications, he now works to secure QuantWare’s intellectual property rights.

Chinmaya holds an Msc in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics from the University of St Andrews. He wrote his thesis in the fields of homotopy theory and category theory. Now he's joined the Design Team at QuantWare to get his hands dirty with something moderately more useful. In his free time he can be found shouting at Duolingo, reading a book or cooking.

Raffaella has a PhD in Quantum Technologies specializing in Hybrid superconducting quantum Systems at the University of Federico II in Naples and joined QuantWare to lead the Ferromon project. Besides work, she enjoys reading, taking long walks, especially near the sea and practizing snorkeling.

After years of working as a financial administrator at various companies, Susanne now supports our CFO to keep the financial administration running smoothly. Which is perfect since she loves working with numbers, this is right up her alley. When not at work, Susanne likes to spend time with family and friends, do one of her favourite sports or watch her favourite series.

Being trained as mechanical engineer, Hugo first mastered Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma at automotive corporates. For the last 12 years, he managed Operations, Quality and Development at various high-tech hardware startups, mostly in Additive Manufacturing. Outside work, you can find him in the boulder gym or at concerts

Hany obtained his BSc in electrical engineering from Suez Canal University in Egypt, then pursued a MSc in microelectronics at ESIEE Paris, and completed his thesis at IMEC Leuven on organic thin film transistors. In 2019, he began his PhD in quantum error correction with Transmon qubits at the DiCarlo lab (Qutech). He worked on the optimisation of superconducting calibration routines and benchmarking for the realization of a logical qubit in a distance-3 surface code. Outside work, he is socially active and enjoys cooking, music, movies, and football

Joey has an Msc in theoretical physics and a PhD in mathematics. Before joining QuantWare he spent several years as a software engineer at a data analytics company. Outside of work you can find him with his family, doing sports or reading.

Mick graduated with an MSc in Applied Physics from TU Delft, specializing in quantum computing. Previously, he completed a double BSc in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Amsterdam. His love for presenting and popular science have led to him using his quantum physics knowledge for commercial opportunities, managing the technical aspects of partnerships, tenders and sales. When he is not working, Mick likes working out, playing tennis, cooking, traveling and going to festivals

Kejal has a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science followed by a Master of Business Administration. After working for several years as a systems engineer, he transitioned to the commercial side and now helps customers achieve success. Outside of work he enjoys time with his family, reading, playing squash & teaching chess to young kids

Yasin Öztürk is a Fabrication Engineer with an MSc in Materials Science, bringing over 3 years of experience in micro-nanofabrication. He honed his expertise at the Sabancı University Nanotechnology Center (SUNUM) in Istanbul, focusing on thin film superconductors. In addition to his engineering pursuits, Yasin enjoys playing chess

Linda holds an MSc in Physics from Leiden University. During her thesis, she focused on simulating and measuring microwave cavities. At Quantware, she will join the measurement team and work on the measurement and verification of QPUs. In her free time, Linda enjoys running, occasionally playing Magic: The Gathering, and socializing with friends.

Laura holds a Bachelor’s degree in International and European Law from The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Her thesis focused on determining the legal requirements for law firms to conduct KYC processes on the blockchain. At QuantWare, she is responsible for establishing a content marketing strategy in collaboration with the Revenue Team. In her free time, Laura enjoys creating digital art, spending time with friends, cooking, and traveling.

During his master’s degree in Applied Physics at Delft University of Technology, Erik did an internship at QuantWare. This experience inspired him to return after completing his master’s thesis on Photon Pressure cQED, to pursue a career in quantum technology. At QuantWare, Erik is responsible for optimising data collection, storage, and analysis. In free time he tries to get even better at Python, plays the saxophone in a funky cover band, or hangs out at hip coffee houses.

Meg has experience in cleanroom fabrication from her time spent at Intel and TU Delft, but has worked in everything from massage therapy to retail to commercial salmon fishing over the years. When not in the cleanroom she loves to travel, go to theatrical productions, play games, and take nature walks.

After starting her career working for an audit firm, Sanne has worked for several, mostly international, companies resulting in over 20 years of experience in a lot of aspects of financial field. She is passionate about improving company processes and has joined the team as a finance manager to help to do this for Quantware, as the company will keep growing and evolving. She is a very creative person and in her free time she enjoys singing and performing with her (symphonic metal)band.

Mitch has a background in hospitality and event management. At QuantWare, he is the first point of contact for colleagues on the work floor, handling employment-related inquiries and requests, and assisting in the execution and implementation of policies and procedures. As a member of our People Team, he is committed to supporting a positive, inclusive company culture where employees can thrive. Outside of work, Mitch enjoys spending time with friends, singing karaoke, and cooking. He’s also an avid traveler and a fan of non-fiction books

Mert holds a PhD in theoretical physics, focusing on quantum transport in topological insulators and superconductors. Afterwhich he worked for QuTech as a postdoctoral researcher in the Quantum Tinkerer group, engaging in divers research topics such as superconducting circuits, many-body physics and also collaborating with experimentalists on topological qubits. Outside of work, he loves playing basketball and chess, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen and likes reading fantasy and science fiction books

Jamie has a PhD from University College London, where he studied the fabrication and characterisation of quantum phase-slip nanowires. Following that, he worked at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory, developing novel quantum sensors based on nanoSQUIDs. Jamie will be supporting QuantWare’s research and development efforts, focusing on gaining improvements in performance while at the same time scaling the QPU architecture. When not thinking about science, he enjoys running, cycling, or finding new and exciting things to eat.