William Simon
PHD Candidate
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolWilliam Simon is a PhD candidate and quantum software engineer based in Boston with nine years of experience bridging academic research and industry implementations of quantum algorithms. He has worked at Tufts University in multiple roles while contributing to quantum software teams at Zapata Computing and interning at PsiQuantum, giving him practical exposure to both near-term algorithm development and hardware-focused application work. His background in chemical physics, computer science, and an MS in physics informs a multidisciplinary approach to algorithm design and simulation. William is passionate about translating quantum theory into real-world impact and has hands-on experience building software that targets emerging quantum hardware. He combines rigorous research training with startup-style engineering execution, making him comfortable navigating uncertain, experimental technical stacks. An uncommon strength is his sustained continuity at Tufts alongside industry roles, signaling both deep academic roots and pragmatic product-oriented experience.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High SchoolMaster of Science - MS Physics, Master of Science - MS Physics at Tufts University
Github Skills (49)
product-development10
midi9
quantum-computing9
audio8
qiskit7
machine-learning7
sdk7
api7
k8s7
batch-processing7
optimization7
qml7
gitops6
google6
cloud-native6
Programming languages (7)
Github contributions (5)
simonwa7/Simon-SimonLaw
Oct 2018 - Dec 2022
Website for the Law Offices of Simon&Simon
Contributions:24 pushes, 1 branch in 4 years 3 months
officessimonlaw
zapatacomputing/z-quantum-core
Apr 2020 - Jul 2021
Contributions:143 reviews, 407 commits, 158 PRs in 1 year 3 months
product-development
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