Jay Wisham, Former Army Applications Lab Executive Director, joins Infleqtion as an Advisor
Boulder, Colo., June 12, 2023 – Infleqtion, the world’s quantum information company, today announced that Jay Wisham, former Executive Director of Army Applications Laboratory (AAL), has joined the company as an Executive Advisor.
Wisham, an accomplished expert in identifying and implementing cutting-edge technologies for national security and dual-use applications, brings extensive experience and a proven track record in driving innovation. Before joining Infleqtion, Jay Wisham served as the leader for AAL, where he played a pivotal role in transforming innovative technologies into Army-ready solutions driven by end-users.
"We are thrilled to have Jay Wisham join Infleqtion as an advisor," said Scott Faris, CEO of Infleqtion. "His wealth of experience in implementing emergent technologies and his deep understanding of the military landscape will be instrumental in our mission to accelerate the commercialization of quantum technology. With Jay's guidance, we will further solidify our position as a commercial company driving impactful advancements in quantum-enabled products and solutions."
Wisham brings over 25 years of defense and private sector experience. Before his tenure at AAL, Wisham served as a Senior Army Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin and led Artificial Intelligence Applications for Army Futures Command's Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross-Functional Team. Additionally, he served as the Program Director for Project Convergence, the Army's most extensive effort to bring AI and data-enabled systems to the tactical edge. Throughout his distinguished career, Wisham has demonstrated exceptional leadership, including command and staff positions, multiple combat deployments, and valuable collaborations with DARPA and private industry.
"I am really excited to join the Infleqtion team as an advisor and contribute to developing and deploying disruptive quantum applications," said Jay Wisham. "Infleqtion's leadership in deliverable quantum solutions is unmatched. I am excited to work alongside their exceptional team in driving technological innovation that will transform the private sector and directly enhance national security capabilities.”
About Infleqtion
Infleqtion delivers high-value quantum information precisely where it is needed. By operating at the Edge, our software-configured, quantum-enabled products deliver unmatched levels of precision and power, generating streams of high-value information for commercial organizations, the United States, and allied governments. With 16 years of ColdQuanta’s pioneering quantum research as our foundation, our hardware products and AI-powered solutions address critical market needs in PNT, global communication security and efficiency, resilient energy distribution, and accelerated quantum computing. Headquartered in Austin, TX, with offices in Boulder, CO; Chicago, IL; Madison, WI; Melbourne, AU; and Oxford, UK. Learn how Infleqtion is revolutionizing how we communicate, navigate, and discover at www.Infleqtion.com.
