Q-CTRL Name Dave Kielpinski Principal Quantum Control Scientist

Insider Summary

• Dave Kielpinski will join Q-CTRL as principal quantum control scientist.
• Kielpinski is considered a pioneer in quantum computing, building the framework for a large-scale ion trap quantum computer architecture.
• The work of scientists at Q-CTRL includes applying their scientific and research expertise to solving the toughest technical challenges facing the quantum industry and shaping future capabilities in Q-CTRL’s AI-powered quantum infrastructure software suite.

PRESS RELEASE — Q-CTRL, a software developer of quantum control infrastructure, announces the addition of Dave Kielpinski as lead quantum control scientist.

Kielpinski has spent the last 25 years in scientific research projects. In 2002, he wrote a foundational paper for quantum computing, which laid out the framework for a large-scale ion trap quantum computer architecture. This architecture arose from the first experimental demonstration of ion-trapped quantum computations by Kielpinski and co-workers in David Wineland’s group. This work forms the basis of efforts now being undertaken by ion trap quantum computing companies such as Quantinuum and IonQ.

“Having a quantum computing pioneer like Dave present is a huge addition to our team,” said Q-CTRL Chief Scientific Officer Michael Hush. “His research laid the foundation for modern quantum computing with trapped ions. Plus his industry experience in integrated photonics and machine learning opens up new opportunities for us to showcase our capabilities.”

In his new role, Kielpinski will apply his scientific and research expertise to solve the toughest technical challenges facing the quantum industry and shape future capabilities in the Q-CTRL AI-powered quantum infrastructure software suite. His background and expertise will help expand the reach of hardware platforms supported by Q-CTRL software, building a globally unique enterprise validation track record on real quantum computers.

Recognizing Q-CTRL’s leading role as an important supporter in the quantum technology ecosystem was the catalyst for Kielpinski’s decision to join the company. Q-CTRL develops state-of-the-art solutions to make quantum technologies useful across key industries such as financial services, pharmaceutical development and logistics optimization. As a machine learning scientist, Kielpinski has also developed AI algorithms to deliver transformational business value in early-stage drug discovery, next-generation optical communications, and automated cybersecurity threat detection.

This alignment of skills and expertise cannot be overlooked. Plus, Kielpinski has known and collaborated with several Q-CTRL leaders over decades, including CEO Michael Biercuk, Chief Scientific Officer Michael Hush, and Head of Quantum Sensing Russell Anderson.

“I am delighted to be joining Q-CTRL team because the future is bright for the company and the entire quantum technology industry. We will see major changes in how quantum is perceived by the wider community as quantum hardware takes over certain key computing tasks,” said Kielpinski. “Exactly when that happens it will come down to hardware upgrades and, just as importantly, the ability to extract useful performance from that hardware via software. The second part is where Q-CTRL comes in.

Based in Brisbane, Kielpinski has witnessed the rapid growth of Australia’s quantum community firsthand. Last week, the Australian Government launched their first National Quantum Strategy, which sets out a long-term plan for Australia to reach its full potential, along with meaningful support from the public sector. According to Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, an analysis predicts quantum technology will “reach over $2 billion and generate more than 16,000 high-value jobs in Australia by 2040”.