In this episode of the Microsoft Quantum Innovator series, join Dr. Wim van Dam and Mariia Mykhailova as they discuss how Microsoft can help innovators and developers to prepare for the future quantum workforce.
It will take the world’s collective genius to realize the full promise of quantum computing. With increasing private, government, and academic investment in quantum research, now is the perfect time for innovators and developers to get ahead of the curve and cultivate their quantum computing knowledge and skills. Join us to learn how Microsoft can help you become quantum-ready with world-class programming tutorials and a broad variety of learning materials and tools available through Microsoft Quantum.
About the speakers
Dr. Wim van Dam | Principal Researcher, Advanced Quantum Development, Microsoft
Dr. Wim van Dam is a Principal Researcher at the Advanced Quantum Systems Development Group at Microsoft. His research focuses on quantum computation and quantum communication and his main interest is the development of new quantum algorithms that deliver a significant acceleration when compared with traditional, classical algorithms. Before joining Microsoft, Dr. van Dam was Head of Quantum Algorithms at QC Ware and a professor at the Departments of Computer Science and Physics at University of California, Santa Barbara.
Mariia Mykhailova | Principal Quantum Software Engineer, Advanced Quantum Development, Microsoft
Mariia Mykhailova is a Principal Software Engineer in the Advanced Quantum Development Group at Microsoft. She works on developing software for fault-tolerant quantum computation. Mariia is also a part-time lecturer at Northeastern University, teaching Introduction to Quantum Computing since 2020, and the author of O’Reilly book “Q# Pocket Guide”.
