A Quantum Computing Industry Overview – challenges and opportunities on the road ahead

Ms. Liz Ruetsch
General Manager of Quantum Engineering Solutions Business Keysight Technologies, Santa Rosa, CA

Cerent Engineering Science Complex, Salazar Hall 2009A
4:00 PM

Abstract: The field of quantum computing is moving at a rapid pace, and the year 2021 was no exception. In this talk, I will cover an overview of various quantum computer technology implementations, a view of the global market makers of quantum computers, how these machines may be accessed from the cloud, and how Keysight is helping to enable these industry players as well as the overall quantum ecosystem.

Bio: Liz is currently the General Manager of our Quantum Engineering Solutions (QES) team at Keysight Technologies. She is leading a team focused on the Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Communications markets. She has been responsible for integrating two acquisitions into the quantum team: Labber (in 2020), and Quantum Benchmark (2021).

Liz has worked in a wide variety of Keysight business units including our EEsof EDA Software Division based in Santa Rosa, CA; Oscilloscope and Protocol Division based in Colorado Springs, CO; China Communications Operation based in Beijing, China; Microwave and Communications Division, and in our Field Sales Organization based in Andover, MA.

Liz holds a BSEE from Rutgers University (1994), and an MBA from the Boston University Executive MBA Program (2006). Her work has been recognized with both internal and external awards including the Agilent CEO Innovation Award (2009), SWE Global Leadership Award (2017), and North Bay Women in Business Award (2019). Liz is also active in many volunteer efforts – most recently serving as the executive sponsor for the mentoring program for Women in Quantum.