People

Our team

• Julien Camirand Lemyre

  CEO

  

  Co-founder of Nord Quantique, Julien Camirand Lemyre holds a PhD in physics and has nearly 10 years' experience in vertical systems integration for quantum computing. Since the creation of Nord Quantique, Julien has been responsible for technological deployment and growth, and continues to lead the team towards the realization of a fault-tolerant quantum computer.  Julien brings his vision of technology development in synergy with quantum ecosystems, driving collaboration and innovation in the sector. Building on this vision, the Nord Quantique team has made significant progress towards reducing error rates in quantum computers.

• Nicholas Frattini

  Quantum Hardware Team Lead

  

  Nick received his PhD from Yale University in 2021 for his work on three-wave mixing with superconducting circuits under the supervision of Michel Devoret. As a postdoc, he also worked on microwave-to-optic transduction with Konrad Lehnert and Cindy Regal at JILA in Boulder, Colorado before joining our quantum hardware team to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum error correction. He has worked on simultaneously stabilized superpositions of two coherent states—so called Schrödinger’s cat states—to form a protected Kerr-cat qubit. It’s one of only a handful of quantum error correction schemes to ever enhance the lifetime of encoded quantum information beyond the lifetime of its individual components. Originally from California, Nick loves playing fetch with his dog on the beach.

• Joëlle Fréchette-Viens

  Software Team Lead

  

  Combining her bachelor’s degree in Physics with experience in science-oriented code development, Joëlle led the creation of our internal simulation platform, which is now used extensively by the Theory team. She is currently focused on building the next generation of Nord Quantique’s software stack, ensuring it enables more efficient R&D across all teams. Outside of work, you can find her climbing at a bouldering gym, enjoying a music concert, or cycling around town.

• Elizabeth Girard

  Human Resources Director

  

  After 10 years in the world of social service and human resources Elizabeth took over a human resources department and oversaw 75% employee growth in a well-established company. She is now vital to Nord Quantique’s growth, as she is responsible for the implementation of human resources processes, and contributes to creating an environment conducive to employee well-being, while respecting our strategic orientation and corporate objectives. When she’s not focussed on supporting our team, she enjoys playing the flute.

• Pratishtha Gupta

  Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Team Lead

  

  A mechanical designer with a background in mechanical designing applied in various fields like robotics, biomechanics and now quantum hardware, Pratishtha also has skills in design and analysis, specifically in continuum mechanics. She excelled in her studies, earning a few scholarships during her masters including the Mitacs Graduate Scholarship and International Masters Award of Excellence. Her objective with Nord Quantique is to help design the quantum hardware required to scale up for larger integrations. Outside of work, Pratishtha enjoys table tennis and cooking, as well as nurturing her interest in Western philosophy.

• Matthew Hamer

  Nanofabrication Team Lead

  

  With over a decade of experience fabricating state-of-the-art nanoscale devices for applications in condensed matter physics, Matthew leads our nanofabrication team, delivering state-of-the-art multi-unit devices. He also developed the fabrication processes required to make superconducting transmon qubits with lifetimes of 200 µs. He makes sure our fabrication team is working in lockstep with Nord Quantique’s roadmap to ensure the delivery of state-of-the-art superconducting circuit devices. Away from the office he enjoys going on hikes with his dog and competitive CrossFit.

• Bohdan Kulchytskyy

  Senior Theoretical Quantum Physicist

  

  Bohdan Kulchytskyy joined Nord Quantique as a Senior Quantum Theoretical Physicist, bringing extensive expertise in numerical simulation and machine learning applications for quantum systems. Previously a Lead Scientist in a quantum start-up, Bohdan specializes in quantum control and fault-tolerant computing, having led teams in developing innovative transmon control solutions. At Nord Quantique, he focuses on designing bosonic error-correction schemes and large-scale quantum circuit simulations. He’s also developing simulation software to enable our large-scale bosonic code simulations. When not advancing quantum technologies, Bohdan can be found cycling or cross-country skiing with his children, or pursuing his passion for woodworking.

• Dany Lachance-Quirion

  Vice-president, Quantum Hardware

  

  Following his PhD from the University of Sherbrooke in 2018, Dany worked on quantum magnonics with Yasunobu Nakamura as a postdoc at the University of Tokyo in Japan before joining Nord Quantique in 2020 as its first employee. He now leads the quantum hardware team, coordinating all experimental work within the company. For instance, Dany led the experimental effort on the initial demonstration of autonomous quantum error correction at Nord Quantique. Outside of work, Dany loves spending his time and money on his favorite hobby… video game collecting.

• Pascal Lemieux

  Design Team Lead

  

  Pascal has a background in research on semiconductors, spin qubits and optimal control applied to spin ensembles. He also brings his considerable programming experience to our team which he acquired through his numerous personal and professional projects. Pascal is currently leading design efforts at Nord Quantique and is also involved in many software side projects to help other team members accelerate their own work. He has also built custom software tools to enable fast and scalable device designing. Outside of science he likes to develop independent video games and do sketches for the KrRoLe artist collective.

• Marc-Antoine Lemonde

  CTO

  

  Marc-Antoine leads Nord Quantique's technology development activities. He holds a Ph.D. in quantum optomechanics from McGill University and honed his expertise during his postdocs in Austria and Singapore, focusing on quantum information processing in quantum hybrid systems and NISQ algorithms.

  At Nord Quantique, his leadership and scientific and technical contributions have been instrumental to the company's technical achievements. Outside of his working hours, Marc-Antoine is an avid Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner.

• Matthieu Nannini

  Director of Operations

  

  Matthieu Nannini joined Nord Quantique as Director of Operations, bringing nearly 25 years of experience in micro‑ and nano‑fabrication, including more than a decade in the semiconductor and MEMS industries. Trained in physics and integrated optics, he has led the development and production ramp‑up of EUV pellicles for extreme‑ultraviolet lithography, with recognized expertise in technology transfer, industrial‑grade quality, and high‑volume scaling. At Nord Quantique, Matthieu drives the transition from research to robust, manufacturable engineering by structuring the execution, processes, and organization required for large‑scale deployment. 

• Anastasiia Pusenkova

  Applications Team Lead

  

  Anastasiia holds a PhD in Physics from Laval University and an MSc in Theoretical Physics from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, in Ukraine.  She is also a recipient of the Sentinel North Excellence Scholarship. Prior to joining Nord Quantique, Anastasiia led R&D projects in optoelectronics and tunable optics for imaging and automotive applications at startup, collaborating with engineering teams and industrial partners. In her current role, she helps Nord Quantique advance its mission by exploring practical applications for quantum computing. Outside of work, Anastasiia enjoys hiking, badminton and board games.

• Corey Rae McRae

  Nanofabrication Team Lead

  

  Corey Rae McRae joined Nord Quantique after half a decade leading a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) / University of Colorado Boulder research team focused on understanding and improving superconducting qubit coherence. They bring deep expertise in nanofabrication and device performance optimization for quantum hardware. As Lead of the nanofabrication team at Nord Quantique, Corey Rae oversees process development and the implementation of cutting‑edge techniques to boost device performance. 

• Philippe St-Jean

  CBO

  

  Co-Founder of Nord Quantique, Phil obtained his PhD in Physics from Université de Montréal and spent 12 years working in the financial sector. As an investor, he supported the world's first quantum computing company and sat on its board of directors from 2015 to 2019. As head of business development for Nord Quantique, he focuses on the commercial development of our fault-tolerant quantum computers. When he's not working, he enjoys cross-country skiing, cycling and cooking with a wood-fired oven.