Our Team
David Roy-Guay
Olivier Bernard
Senior Magnetometer Designer
Olivier first worked on the diamond magnetometer through his internships and after during his master’s degree in electrical engineering. However, the interesting integration and optimization challenges of the project caught his attention. After building some guitar pedals as a hobby, now is the time to build quantum sensors!
Vincent Halde
Lead Quantum Innovation
Vincent has a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering of Université de Sherbrooke and is hoping to make quantum technologies the reality of tomorrow. When not in the lab exploring ways to improve the diamond sensor, you’ll find Vincent wandering in nature or in his garden.
Mathieu Brochu
Data Scientist
An experienced statistician, Mathieu is analyzing magnetic field data (with the help of his bird, cats, and dog). When not working, you’ll find him wandering in the mountain or playing a board game.
Amin Razaei
Full Stack Software Developer
Amin is a full stack software developer and he holds a Master’s degree from the University of Sherbrooke. He started programming when he was 14 and loves to do innovative projects.
Benjamin Dupuis
Lead Software Developer
Benjamin has a master’s degree in physics from UQTR and has been working in programming since 2017. When he’s not developing data processing architectures, you can find him playing golf, chess, or walking his 2 dogs.
Kayla Johnson
Quantum Physicist
Kayla is a quantum physicist who graduated from Bishop’s University with a double-major in mathematics and physics. When not looking at diamonds and coming up with new ideas to improve our device, you can find her hanging out with her friends, family and cat.
Adrian Solyom
Quantum Physicist
Adrian studied diamond magnetometry over the course of his doctorate degree at McGill university and is excited to apply the science to real world problems. In his free time, Adrian enjoys camping, riding his bike, and playing board games with friends.
Romain Ruhlmann
Quantum Physicist
After completing a quantum physics master’s degree at the University of Waterloo, Romain came back to Quebec to offer his expertise to understand NV centers in greater details. Beyond his appreciation for biking, board games and martial arts, he is currently getting involved in the swing dancing community and improving his swimming.
Andrew Lowther
Quantum Physicist and Designer
Andrew studied electrical engineering at McGill university and mixed in a Master of Applied Physics at TU Delft. He’s looking to bring quantum technology from the lab to the every-day. When not pushing the limits of technology, he’s pushing his own on the water or snow.
Jeanne Thiffault
Administrative Assistant
Jeanne obtained her bachelors degree in Business Administration from Bishop’s University in December 2023, and currently prepares a certificate in computers and information technology at McGill University. Outside of work and school, she loves finding and exploring new and unique places with her friends, as well as taking care of her beloved elderly cats.
Camille Georges
Director of Operations
Camille studied engineering at ESPCI Paris and she holds an MBA from the Collège des Ingénieurs of Paris. In her free time, she likes reading and enjoys sharing her love for music by playing flute and going to concerts.
Hubert Dubé
Quantum Electronics Designer
Hubert concluded his bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering at Université de Sherbrooke in 2021. Previously intern at SBQ, he ensures the magnetometer’s electronic design. Passionate about sports, you will pick his curiosity talking about run, bike, climbing or mountains.
Isaac Fiset
Junior Electronics Designer
A former intern at SBQ, Isaac graduated in electrical engineering from the Université de Sherbrooke in 2023. When he’s not designing circuits, he’s scaling rocky peaks and rock faces.
Léa Lavoie
Assembly Processes Manager
After a 10+ years of being a video technician and producer, Léa pivoted to the world of Electronics. In 2023, she completed a diploma in Electronics Repair & Service from the Centre 24 Juin, here in Sherbrooke. Born & raised in Montreal, she completed with honours her Film Studies Specialization BFA at Concordia University, in 2017. When she’s not busy micro-soldering or solving technical problems in our lab, you’ll find Léa singing, dancing, and deepening her passion for photography.
Gabriel St-Hilaire
Electronics Designer
Gabriel holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in microelectronics from the Université de Sherbrooke. After a few years as a manufacturing project manager for medical devices, he decided to return to engineering at SBQuantum. In his free time, Gabriel plays ultimate frisbee, disc golf and badminton.
Nicolas Fleury
Junior Metrology Specialist
Nicolas completed his master’s degree in physics at Bishop’s University in 2023. He now uses his expertise in his role as a metrologist to help progress quantum magnetometry. In his free time, he likes to enjoy life’s little pleasures such as playing board games with his friends and cooking some good homemade meals in his kitchen.
Benjamin Moffett
Junior Data & Integration Specialist
Benjamin graduated from Université de Sherbrooke with a bachelor’s degree in Robotics Engineering in 2023. When not doing field tests and trying to make drones fly without any magnetic components, you can find him hanging out with friends, hyper focusing on a new hobby, taking pictures of bugs or chilling with his cat.
Laurier Dufresne
Field Physicist
Laurier studied physics at the Université de Sherbrooke, during which time he completed two internships with our team. When you can’t find this mastermind of SBQ portable acquisition systems out in the field, you’ll find him having a drink with his friends or hiking with his dog!
Frédérik Coulombe
Junior Mechanical Designer
Frédérik graduated from the University of Sherbrooke with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. During his studies, he completed two internships with the company, enabling him to familiarize himself with the challenges specific to the development of quantum magnetometers. Passionate about woodworking and automotive mechanics, Frédérik brings a unique perspective and hands-on approach to designing innovative solutions.
Chelsea Bahenduzi
Junior Project Manager
Chelsea studied Civil Engineering at Concordia University. During her studies, she took part in the Canadian CubeSats Initiative, where she had the chance to lead her first large-scale project and participate in her very first space mission. Through this experience, she discovered her passion for innovation and project management, as well as the opportunity to work in Silicon Valley. Outside of work, she enjoys laughing and watching sports.
Lilian Childress
Lead Scientist
Lily has been studying defect centers in diamond for over two decades, helping get the first ideas for NV magnetometry off the ground during her PhD work at Harvard, and now working to help the team realize the potential of diamond quantum sensing. When she isn’t collaborating on novel sensing protocols, she’s likely to be running up Mont Royal, or running after her kids.
Yaozhu Li
Geophysicist
Yaozhu earned a bachelor’s degree in Geology and Geophysics from University of Waterloo and China University of Geosciences Beijing, and he continued his journey in Geology and Planetary Geology for his master and Ph.D. at Western University, where he extended his passion from Earth to other rocky planets and from terrestrial rocks to meteorites. He continues understanding rocks and minerals with field works and analytical means coupling with geophysical methods. He aims to provide novel solutions to determine rocks and ore deposits for geological mapping and mining explorations, interpretating with multi-type datasets for the next generation of mining activities. Talk to him about rocks, minerals, skis, hotpot, and horror movies.
Our Interns
We are always looking for motivated interns!
Partners
SBQuantum was the first company to grow out of Université de Sherbrooke’s Institut Quantique. Since then we have been excited to have been accepted into some of Canada’s leading incubator programmes as well as to have worked with the government to form part of Canada’s quantum strategy. A founding member of the QIC, SBQuantum is proud to be at the forefront of quantum sensing and we are keen to expand our partnerships. Please do not hesitate to get in touch.
