Technology consulting and advisory services

For the time being I’m not actively looking to leave Pasqal for full-time roles. I provide senior-level technology consulting and advisory services for organizations working at the frontier of advanced computing. My focus is on short-term, high-impact engagements where deep technical judgment and system-level thinking materially influence outcomes. Always interested in speaking with interesting, early-stage, startups for any reason.

Where I typically add the most value

High-level advisory work

I also take on pure advisory engagements, where the value lies in perspective rather than execution. Examples include:

• Investor expert consulting for market intelligence
• HPC-AI-Quantum worldview
• Evaluating emerging technologies beyond vendor narratives

These engagements are typically short, focused, and decision-oriented.

Proof-of-concept design and evaluation

I advise on and contribute to proof-of-concept projects, particularly where advanced numerical methods or non-standard algorithms are involved, including:

• Machine learning and computer vision
• Quantum computing and simulation
• HPC-oriented or performance-critical workloads

An experienced hand at the POC stage often saves significant time and cost by avoiding mis-scoping, over-engineering, or unrealistic expectations.

Strategic and architectural decision-making

Organizations often reach inflection points where incremental optimization is no longer sufficient. I support leadership teams with technical reviews in areas such as:

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning systems
• Quantum computing and hybrid quantum–classical workflows
• High-performance computing and workload orchestration
• Integration of advanced computing into production environments

My role is to clarify trade-offs, challenge assumptions, and help align technical decisions with business realities.

Technical leadership support for startups and scale-ups

Having experienced multiple growth phases first-hand, from early teams to organizations with hundreds of engineers, I help companies navigate technical and organizational pitfalls that emerge as they scale. Typical engagements include:

• Technical due diligence and second opinions
• Architecture, tooling, and engineering practice reviews
• Advisory support to CTOs and technical founders
• Acting as an external counterpart to in-house or outsourced teams

The goal is not to replace your team, but to strengthen decision-making at critical moments.

Get in touch

If you are facing a complex decision or just want an informed external perspective, feel free to reach out.

You can contact me directly by email to discuss whether a collaboration makes sense.