Zia Mohammad of AWS Quantum Computing gives an overview of Amazon’s quantum initiatives, services and customer use cases, and shares his perspectives on the quantum industry. Registration requested.
Amazon is active in quantum on several fronts. In 2019, it jumped into quantum computing with the introduction of Amazon Braket, a cloud service that allows companies and researchers to experiment with quantum computers from leading vendors including IonQ, IQM, Rigetti and QuEra. Experts from its Quantum Solutions Lab help companies develop quantum software to explore valuable use cases. Ocelot, Amazon's first quantum chip that aims to accelerate the arrival of fault-tolerant quantum computing, was recently announced.
Agenda:
6:30 p.m. – Pizza and Networking
7 p.m. – Quantum News, Don Grust, Quantum Driven New Jersey
7:10 p.m. – Overview of Amazon Quantum, Zia Mohammad, Senior Product Manager for AWS Quantum Computing
8 p.m. – Q&A, Wrap-Up, Networking
Registration is requested, but not required. All are welcome.
About the Speaker: Zia Mohammad is a seasoned product leader and accredited investor with a focus on commercializing emerging technologies such as AI, Fintech, and Quantum Computing. Currently, he is building cloud-based quantum computing services at Amazon Braket - Amazon Web Services’ quantum computing service. In previous roles, Zia has worked at IBM and Chime Financial, honing his expertise in developer experience product strategy, AI/ML, quantum computing, and the commercialization of emerging technologies. Beyond his professional endeavors, Zia works as a chef on the weekends advocates for responsible technology development, and is on a mission to explore the farthest reaches of the globe.
Co-sponsored by the library and Quantum Driven New Jersey.
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AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Tech Classes | Lectures & Panels | Job Skills & Careers | *Registration Requested |