Episode XXIV

Episode XXIV of the Warsaw Quantum Computing Group meetings!

25.01.2021, 18:00 CET

Victoria Goliber & Andy Mason

"Advantage, the Latest Generation System from D-Wave"

Video recording:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPJup5JYGf8

Abstract:

Advantage is the latest generation quantum computer from D-Wave, and the first quantum system built for business. Learn about the power of Advantage and the Hybrid Solver Service to address real-world applications at scale. This presentation will discuss the features and benefits of the 5000+ Advantage system including live demonstrations of all the Leap Cloud Service features.

BIO:

Dr. Victoria Goliber, Senior Technical Analyst at D-Wave

Victoria joined the sales team at D-Wave Systems in 2018 and is a Senior Technical Analyst based in Germany. In her current role, Victoria works with teams around the world to bring quantum annealing to research and industry through seminars, workshops, and conferences. Before joining D-Wave, Victoria worked as a Senior Mathematician with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate, including a special assignment as the Executive Officer to the Director. She received her Ph.D. in discrete mathematics from Arizona State University in 2012 and more recently completed a Master's degree in computer science with a specialization in machine learning through Georgia Tech University.

Andy Mason, Sales Director EMEA

Andy joined D-Wave in 2014 as Sales Director, and manages the D-Wave activities in Europe. Prior to joining D-Wave Andy spent 8 years with Cray in the supercomputing business, primarily in the UK where he was responsible for major sales to EPRSC, AWE and government services. He has a wealth of experience in sales, marketing and technical support and holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Nottingham.

This meeting is organized by the Quantum AI Foundation.