Silicon Bayou Guest Speaker
12:00 PM 鈥� 1:30 PM | PFT 1202
Quantum Leaps:
How Quantum Computing Is Transforming Development & Cryptography
Abstract
Quantum computing will open new possibilities for resource-hungry applications like training AI models, while also requiring deep changes to traditional cryptography. From healthcare to finance, citizen services to space tech, every field is at the cusp of transformational change. This talk is Avni鈥檚 personal point of view on the opportunities that quantum computing opens up for academic research organizations and for new graduates. I鈥檒l share some hard, practical problems that the industry is dealing with today. 鈥� and the real world impact from solving these problems We鈥檒l have plenty of time for townhall-style Q&A.
Biography
Avni is a principal product manager with AWS Cryptography. At work, she drives products and partnerships that make data protection in the cloud both easy and straightforward. Products she鈥檚 helped launch/grow include AWS CloudHSM (next-gen cloud-native HSM service) and Microsoft Entra External ID (next-gen consumer identity platform). As a product manager, she drives product strategy that balances builder flexibility with administrator turnkey experiences. Working closely with engineers and inventors, she thrives on removing false 鈥淎 or B鈥� choices so customers can have it all. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, travel and philosophical debates with her children. As a mentor, she helps young parents thrive at home and at work. She believes career growth is a continuum: follower-doer-driver-enabler-visionary and has a track record of high-potential mentees unblocking stalled career growth by consciously shifting along this continuum. A published author and inventor, Avni holds an MSEE from the University of Washington.
