During this panel discussion, Danika will talk about how her interest in quantum mechanics inspired her to move into the quantum computing industry. Danika's background in fintech and data science has helped her bring Cambridge Quantum's (CQ's) solutions to the marketplace, especially in regards to CQ's most recent advancements in quantum Monte-Carlo integration and optimization . This panel is being held in joint partnership with the Minnesota Quantum Computing Meetup.

Danika Hannon's a Relationship Manager with CQ. In her role, she grows client relationships and finds new partners who want to work with CQ to tackle their most intriguing challenges by leveraging CQ's applications in quantum chemistry, quantum machine learning, optimization, cybersecurity and quantum natural language processing.

Moderators: Sebastian Zajac, member of QPoland and Quantum AI Foundation; John Barnes,founder of Entangled Positions; Chris Bishop, chief reinvention officer of Improvising Careers, Dr. Rafael Sotelo, co-founder of Quantum South