Dr Laurent Guiraud

Dr. Laurent Guiraud is a co-founder and the Quantum Computing R&D Lead at ColibriTD, a quantum computing company based in Paris.12 Here are some key details about his background and role:

Education and Expertise

Dr. Guiraud holds a doctorate in atomic physics, which he obtained in 1996.1 This strong scientific background has equipped him with deep expertise in quantum physics and computing.

Professional Experience

• He has over 25 years of experience working with major IT companies, focusing on cloud computing and big data.1
• Prior to co-founding ColibriTD, Dr. Guiraud held successful product roles at tech giants Google and AWS.34
• He is the winner of the Google Innovation Award, highlighting his contributions to technological advancement.1

Role at ColibriTD

Dr. Guiraud co-founded ColibriTD in 2019, taking on the role of Technical Director (CTO).1 As the Quantum Computing R&D Lead, he is responsible for:

• Preparing companies for the second quantum revolution.1
• Building an R&D pole in quantum algorithmic research.1
• Driving the development of a unique, hardware-agnostic quantum-as-a-service platform.2

Vision and Impact

Laurent Guiraud, along with his co-founder Hacene Goudjil, aims to make quantum computing universally accessible to enterprises across different industries and sectors.2 Their goal is to deliver the first end-to-end quantum computing platform that works on existing noisy and quantum computers.3

Dr. Guiraud's expertise and vision have been instrumental in securing €1 million in seed funding for ColibriTD, which will be used to accelerate the development of their quantum-as-a-service platform and strengthen partnerships in the field.24