Alysson Gold

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director, Quantum Engineering at Rigetti Computing

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Alysson Gold is the Director of Quantum Engineering at Rigetti Computing, where she leads the development of scalable quantum processors. With a Ph. D. from Stanford University, she has been instrumental in projects like the Aspen-M and Ankaa-1 processors, focusing on nascent technology and complex hardware systems.

Outside of her work in quantum physics, Alysson is an avid outdoor enthusiast with a passion for endurance sports. She spends her spare time running, cycling, and backcountry skiing, embracing physical challenges and exploration in nature.

Interesting fact: Alysson was honored as an MIT EECS Rising Star for her significant contributions as a woman in electrical engineering and science.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

Being observant comes to them naturally.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Quantum Architecture
Leads the development of next-generation quantum processors at Rigetti, with a specific focus on multi-chip architecture and hardware that can scale effectively.
Scalable Hardware
Her work and public talks center on the technology underpinning Rigetti's scaling strategy, such as enabling entanglement across separate silicon dies.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Emphasizes the importance of leading large-scale projects that require collaboration across multiple teams, drawing from applied physics and computational expertise.

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Work History

9-2024
Director, Quantum Engineering at Rigetti Computing
5-2023 - 9-2024
Lead Design Engineer, Quantum Architecture at Rigetti Computing
2-2020 - 4-2023
Senior Engineering Manager, Quantum Engineering at Rigetti Computing
9-2013 - 8-2019
Research Assistant at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
6-2016 - 9-2016
Research Intern at NVIDIA

Education

2013 - 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Stanford University
2008 - 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from The University of British Columbia

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