Summary
Conrad Haupt is a pre-doctoral researcher at IBM Zürich and an applied quantum science specialist with 11 years of engineering and research experience focused on quantum algorithms, error mitigation, and fault-tolerant devices. He blends hands-on software engineering in Python, C++ and Rust with HPC, Linux system administration, and data-compression techniques to deliver performant tooling for quantum calibration and experiments. His contributions to Qiskit Experiments— including visualization modules and calibration studies on superconducting transmons—led to a co-authored arXiv preprint and an official Qiskit blog post. A former lecturer and teaching-assistant, he has practical experience running and teaching on HPC clusters and building tooling to manage student workflows at scale. Currently pursuing a PhD at EPFL after an MS in Quantum Engineering from ETH Zürich, he combines rigorous academic training with pragmatic open-source engineering.
11 years of coding experience
Master of Science - MS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Distinction, Master of Science - MS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Distinction at University of the Witwatersrand
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics at EPFL
Master of Science - MS, Quantum Engineering, 6.0 (Thesis), 5.44 (GPA), Master of Science - MS, Quantum Engineering, 6.0 (Thesis), 5.44 (GPA) at ETH Zürich
IEB Matric, 5x distinctions, 1x B and 1x C (for final exams), IEB Matric, 5x distinctions, 1x B and 1x C (for final exams) at Redhill School
English, Afrikaans, German