{"id":514812,"date":"2023-08-10T06:58:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T04:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/?post_type=story&#038;p=879209"},"modified":"2025-02-11T05:09:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T05:09:39","slug":"the-quantum-skill-set","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/au-en\/news\/inside-stories\/the-quantum-skill-set\/","title":{"rendered":"The quantum skill set"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-bleed-banner undefined\"><div class=\"hero-bleed-mp-banner undefined no-overlay  is-image has-card \" data-hero-bleed-attributes=\"{&quot;authorName&quot;:null,&quot;authorImgURL&quot;:&quot;\/wp-content\/themes\/capgemini2020\/assets\/images\/mockup.png&quot;,&quot;cglogo&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;showHeroCard&quot;:true,&quot;isLongTitle&quot;:false,&quot;showCareerFields&quot;:false,&quot;careerFormActionLink&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isCareerSearchBtnOpenNewTab&quot;:false,&quot;heroImgURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-1207095318.jpg&quot;,&quot;heroImgID&quot;:891677,&quot;heroImgPosX&quot;:0.5,&quot;heroImgPosY&quot;:0.5,&quot;heroTabImgURL&quot;:null,&quot;heroTabImgPosX&quot;:0.5,&quot;heroTabImgPosY&quot;:0.5,&quot;heroMobImgURL&quot;:null,&quot;heroMobImgPosX&quot;:0.5,&quot;heroMobImgPosY&quot;:0.5,&quot;isHeroMediaFullScreen&quot;:false,&quot;heroMediaType&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;heroVideoColor&quot;:&quot;light&quot;,&quot;navMenuTextColor&quot;:&quot;black&quot;,&quot;navMenuPosition&quot;:&quot;no-overlay&quot;,&quot;isHomePage&quot;:false,&quot;showBrandLogoImg&quot;:true,&quot;enableVideoCTA&quot;:false,&quot;videoCTAOpenInNewTab&quot;:false,&quot;enableVideoAutoplay&quot;:true,&quot;termId&quot;:586,&quot;primaryTag&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;primaryTagSlug&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;blockId&quot;:&quot;d1a24833-14a9-49dc-b328-908fce2505c6&quot;}\"><div class=\"hero-image d-block \"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-1207095318.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-1207095318.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1500px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-1207095318.jpg?w=1440&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-1207095318.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GettyImages-1207095318.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of man moving lights in his hand\"\/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"header-line hero-bg-shape\"><\/div><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6\"><div class=\"content-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"content-box is-short centralized\"><span class=\"title-tag story-title-tag\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title\">The quantum skill set<\/h1><p class=\"description\">A mix of disciplines is needed in quantum computing<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"modal fade ytmodal\" id=\"videoModald1a24833-14a9-49dc-b328-908fce2505c6\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"videoModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/span><\/button><div class=\"modal-body\"><div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9\"><div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"\" id=\"video\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allow=\"autoplay\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-intro-para undefined section section--intro\"><div class=\"intro-para\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/au-en\/news\/inside-stories\/the-quantum-skill-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/au-en\/news\/inside-stories\/the-quantum-skill-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10\"><h2 class=\"intro-para-title\">Quantum computing is one of today\u2019s most exciting emerging technologies. In this article, Nadine van Son and Camille de Valk \u2013 experts at Capgemini\u2019s Quantum Lab \u2013 reflect on the background, skills, and passions that drive a successful career in quantum.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group undefined section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10 offset-md-1 offset-lg-1\"><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<p>If someone told you they worked in quantum computing, you might assume they were a math genius or technology wizard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the reality is more subtle, more uncertain\u2026 more quantum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Nadine-van-Son-1-edited.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895575\" style=\"width:271px;height:271px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nadine van Son has worked with Capgemini for three and a half years in the financial services team, mostly as an innovation consultant. She\u2019s also the financial services lead for Quantum Lab \u2013&nbsp;the \u201cvirtual\u201d team working across all Capgemini regions and business units. With an MSc in innovation management, Nadine finds inspiration in combining technological developments, trends, and insights from history, psychology, and physics to see how these affect business and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe spend our time exploring quantum technology and asking what applications might emerge from it,\u201d she explains. \u201cI act as a bridge between the technical team and our clients, helping to identify business opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nadine works closely with Camille&nbsp;de Valk, a consultant in quantum computing, who is based in the Utrecht office. \u201cI spend much of my time researching quantum algorithms and new scientific papers,&nbsp;and finding out what universities and businesses are doing in this space,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-different-backgrounds-same-passion\"><strong>Different backgrounds, same passion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Nadine and Camille took different routes into the quantum sector, they share a deep enthusiasm for the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Camille-de-Valk-profielfoto-HQ-portrait-edited.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895574\" style=\"width:327px;height:327px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Camille studied physics and astronomy at university, where he first encountered the topic of quantum computing. Since then, his research in theoretical physics and business has led him to contribute to academic papers and give talks on the incredible power of science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He joined Capgemini as a data scientist and soon found his way to the Quantum Lab, where he has worked full-time for almost a year. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m also an educator, giving presentations at client meetings and recruitment events, helping people understand quantum technology,\u201d he says. \u201cThis is the aspect of my job I enjoy the most \u2013 bringing ideas to life with animations or interactive presentations. It was something I did during my studies: creating explosions with liquid nitrogen at high schools to get people excited while making a point about pressure and temperature. It\u2019s not so different, really.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Nadine\u2019s professional experience in innovation \u2013&nbsp;in addition to her master\u2019s degree in innovation management \u2013 has given her a thorough grounding in how to embed new technologies and concepts within organizations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was always interested in disruptive technologies,\u201d she says. \u201cRight now, quantum computing is like an unexplored landscape. We are yet to understand how influential it might prove to be. In that sense, we\u2019re working at the frontier, shaping its development \u2013 and I find that very exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Working with uncertainty<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-855110194.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895062\" style=\"width:480px;height:320px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For all those working in the quantum sector, there will always be a degree of \u201cuncertainty\u201d \u2013 indeed, this is a fundamental pillar of quantum mechanics. However, Nadine, Camille, and their colleagues work with a different kind of uncertainty: how exactly will quantum computing blossom in the years to come?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re not futurologists,\u201d says Nadine. \u201cWe can\u2019t predict exactly how this technology will impact society just yet. But this is often the case when you\u2019re working with something that\u2019s really complex and cutting edge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of quantum computing\u2019s current status, Camille sees parallels with the development of the laser. \u201cWhen that technology was developed in the 1960s, it was pretty much just a \u2018cool\u2019 invention. Now we use lasers to conduct eye surgery, to cut metal plates, and in space communications. But it took years of research and collaboration for this potential to be discovered.\u201d &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A flexible mindset<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Nadine, it\u2019s about taking a journey with clients to imagine what applications could be important while remaining flexible enough to respond to new developments. \u201cOne of the key skills we need is agility, in order to respond to where the science and our clients\u2019 needs take us. We\u2019re being pushed by the science and pulled by new use cases.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GettyImages-1352429931.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895063\" style=\"width:374px;height:282px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once her client has expressed a particular need \u2013 such as how to improve their climate-related risk management \u2013 Nadine will discuss the problem with Camille. \u201cI\u2019ll ask him whether we can come up with a model or demonstration that explores how a quantum computer might solve this problem. If he can develop a model, we will consider whether it could potentially convey any benefit to the client, now or in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While getting \u201chands-on\u201d with these models does require some specialist knowledge, this can be acquired from a variety of sources, says Camille. \u201cIf you\u2019re working with the quantum algorithms, you need to be comfortable with linear algebra, which you might have encountered studying math, chemistry, or even statistics. You also need to be able to program them \u2013 but you can learn this relatively easily.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quantum collaboration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>However, while the technology is still developing, there is definitely room for non-experts to make a meaningful contribution, says Nadine. \u201cEven the most informed scientists don\u2019t understand everything about quantum physics, and this actually makes it quite an inclusive space. As long as you are curious and enthusiastic, you will find your place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/3.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-895481\" style=\"width:960px;height:640px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She adds: \u201cWe need domain experts who are able to see the limitations of classical (non-quantum) technology, quantum experts like Camille who can build the models, and strategic thinkers like me who can spot the opportunities for clients.\u201d Through knowledge-sharing and collaboration, these teams are helping Capgemini and its clients prepare for the coming quantum age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo single skill is more important than another,\u201d concludes Camille. \u201cWe are mutually dependent. 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