Team

We combine deep expertise and passion with years of experience across quantum computing, mathematics, software and biology.

Sonika Johri
Founder & CEO of Cascade Quantum

Sonika Johri has authored 40+ peer-reviewed publications, with recent research focusing on algorithms and software for quantum computers, and frameworks for quantum benchmarking. Prior to founding Cascade Quantum, Dr. Johri was a Principal Researcher at IonQ, where she led a team working on quantum applications R&D for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, and before that had a stint working at Intel Corporation as a senior quantum algorithms scientist. Dr. Johri holds a PhD in theoretical condensed matter physics from Princeton University.

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Thomas Lubinski served as the founding chair of the QED-C Standards and Performance Metrics Technical Advisory Committee, leading efforts to develop application-oriented performance benchmarks for quantum computers. He founded the leading open-source repository on application-oriented performance benchmarks for quantum computers. He was awarded the second annual Carl Williams Award for supporting the QED-C’s standards-related efforts. He also serves as Senior Technical Advisor at Quantum Circuits Inc., where he previously held the position of Chief Software Architect. Previously, Thomas founded SL Corporation, which became a market leader in Real-Time Process Monitoring and Control Systems software across multiple industries.

Thomas Lubinski
Technical Director