Summary
Chris Cesare is a communications leader and PhD physicist with a decade of experience translating complex quantum science into compelling stories and interactive web experiences. As Director of Communications and Outreach at the Joint Quantum Institute, he edits and maintains the institute’s website, leads a small team, and builds frontend and backend tools to teach quantum concepts. He combines newsroom-honed writing and editing skills with hands-on web development (HTML/CSS/JS, Linux, Docker) to deliver podcasts, events, and online guides that broaden public engagement. Comfortable moving between code and copy, he brings research training and a track record of shipping production websites for technical audiences. An unexpected strength is his ability to prototype educational features quickly, turning abstruse physics into approachable, interactive learning moments.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics at The University of New Mexico
University of California Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics, Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics at University of California, Los Angeles