Topic: Introduction to Quantum Computing

This Introduction to Quantum Computing is an adventure into the realm of Quantum Computing prepared for the non-quantum physics business executive, but with enough live quantum computing experiments, concepts, and demo’s to appeal to the most hardened technical practitioner.

The presentation begins with a high level overview of the key quantum computing concepts and how they differ from classical computing from a business point of view. It next turns to the “Why Quantum?” question and lays a solid framework for the need to get started that includes highlights of the security concerns of note, like RSA encryption. Next we take a look at a domain specific example: “Healthcare and Lifesciences” from a quantum point of view. That is followed by a discussion of Intellectual property, and the use-case of Quantum/Crypto POC we are engaging in. Immediately following that, are external healthcare related use-cases, and lessons learned from kickstarting an educational program for our organization.  Finally, specific healthcare use-cases are considered. To cap the presentation off, we’ll perform live experiments/demos of pertinent quantum computing concepts that highlight real examples of quantum advantage that are formulated to be understandable by the non-quantum physicist.  

About the Speaker:

Matt Versaggi is a Sr. Director of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Technologies at Optum Technology. This combination role comprises the responsibilities of (a) thought leader, (b) evangelist, (c) education SME, (d) strategist, and (e) advanced technology delivery of projects and technical capabilities in the AI/CT spaces. Other responsibilities Matt holds includes Education and Subject Matter Expert in AI/ML for College of Artificial Intelligence in the Optum Tech University, and Subject Matter Expert in the UHG Patent Review Board reviewing AI/ML technologies. Matt has four university degrees : BA (Computer Science), BS (Finance / MIS), MS (Computer Science -Artificial Intelligence), MBA ( International Business / Economics) and Professional certificates in Security (Server / Network), Data Science / Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Computing.