Teams at Xanadu

Lead delivery of quantum hardware releases on schedule and within budget for the DARPA QBI program. Own master schedule and budget, act as primary DARPA contact, remove technical and operational blockers, align cross-functional teams, manage resources and vendors, drive process and validation improvements, and perform continuous risk analysis to prevent delays. Role requires regular travel to Toronto.

Develop and improve inline metrology flows and failure-analysis methods for photonic quantum hardware. Build and analyze SPC charts, perform RCA, design experiments, coordinate with software and external partners, purchase and qualify metrology tools, and apply statistical analysis to improve yield and wafer performance.

Manage U.S. government-funded research portfolio end-to-end: win funding, coordinate cross-functional proposal development, oversee award execution, ensure milestones and compliance, cultivate government and lab relationships, monitor funding landscape, and represent Xanadu at community events.