J D. has worked in the software engineering and program management fields since 2005. Starting as a Senior Software Engineer at Arm, J D. developed novel optimisations that achieved performance improvement by 5%-50%. In 2012, J D. became an Independent Consultant at IntelliSense.io, followed by a Senior Software Engineer role at CSR in 2013. In 2014, J D. moved to Qualcomm Cambridge as a Senior Software Engineer. In 2017, J D. took on the role of University Program Manager at Arm, where they also served as Managing Editor for Arm Education Media. In 2020, J D. became a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, and in 2021 they became a Software Development Manager at Cambridge Quantum.
J D. obtained a PhD in Computer Science from The University of Edinburgh, followed by a Master of Business Administration - MBA from the University of Cambridge. In 2018, J D. also earned a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.
Cambridge Quantum Computing
Founded in 2014, CQC is a global leader in quantum software and quantum algorithms that help our clients get the best out of existing and developing quantum computers. Over the past several years, our team has grown to 70 + accomplished scientists focused on creating the best quantum software and enabling systems in the world. Our technologies help the world’s most innovative chemical, energy, financial and material science companies to harness the transformative impact of quantum computing.