Murray Thom is the Vice President of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave, a leading company in quantum computing. With over 20 years in the field, Murray has played a key role in bringing quantum technology from theory into real-world applications. His background in engineering physics and hands-on experience assembling early quantum machines give him a deep understanding of both the science and its practical potential. Throughout his career, he’s helped businesses around the world discover how quantum computing can solve problems that traditional computers struggle with.
In this episode, Murray talks about how quantum computing works alongside artificial intelligence to tackle complex challenges, like optimizing resources and decision-making in ways AI alone can’t. He shares stories about companies using these tools to save thousands of work hours and reduce costs. Murray also explains how quantum technology has made huge leaps, solving problems that would take a supercomputer millions of years in just minutes with minimal energy. He highlights the importance of blending human insight with these cutting-edge tools and making quantum computing accessible through cloud services and open-source programming. Throughout the conversation, Murray encourages embracing uncertainty and the unknown as a vital part of innovation.
