Andrew is the SVP of Quantum Systems at Rigetti Computing, where he was an early employee. He has been instrumental in scaling the company, leading hardware development from chip design to fabrication. He holds a PhD from Stanford University and previously worked as a consultant at Bain & Company.
Andrews background is rooted in deep academic and technical pursuits, with degrees from both Harvard University and Stanford University. His work focuses on the complex challenge of building and improving multi-qubit systems, integrating various development projects to advance the hardware roadmap.
Unique fact: Andrew helped grow Rigetti from a seed-stage team of 10 to a company of over 100 people building 100+ qubit systems.
Andrew Bestwick
SVP, Quantum Systems at Rigetti Computing
Berkeley, California, United States
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Topics They Care About
Quantum Hardware
Leads the quantum systems division at Rigetti, responsible for the entire hardware roadmap including chip design, fabrication, and systems integration.
Scaling Tech Teams
As an early hire, he played a key role in scaling Rigetti from a 10-person seed-stage startup to a team of over 100 employees.
Semiconductor Technology
His background includes consulting for the semiconductor industry at Bain & Co. and he currently leads quantum chip fabrication at Rigetti.
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Work History
SVP, Quantum Systems at Rigetti Computing
Associate Consultant at Bain & Company
Education
2009 - 2015
PhD from Stanford University
2003 - 2007
AB from Harvard University
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Location : Berkeley, California, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : SVP, Quantum Systems at Rigetti Computing
