Episode 26: Building Qubit Controls with Curiosity & Collaboration

The Quantum Spin

In this episode, host Veronica Combs talks with Michaela Eichinger, PhD, a Product Solutions Physicist at Quantum Machines. The company builds advanced quantum control technologies to ensure classical and quantum components work together seamlessly. Michaela also is a skilled scientific communicator, posting detailed and easy-to-understand explanations of quantum tech on LinkedIn. The conversation ranges from the excitement of working in a dynamic industry and the career opportunities for quantum-curious people at every skill level to the challenges of fabricating quantum chips and the importance of collaboration.

00:00 Introduction to Quantum Spin Season Four

00:29 Interview with Michaela Eichinger from Quantum Machines

00:52 Quantum Machines' Hybrid Control Solutions

01:49 Real-Time Operations and Qubit Modalities

04:24 Out-of-the-Box Workflows and Customer Support

07:03 Global Quantum Ecosystem and Industry Trends

11:05 Advice for Aspiring Quantum Industry Professionals

16:42 Future of Quantum Computing and Science Fiction

18:41 Conclusion and Podcast Information

Michaela Eichinger is a Product Solutions Physicist at Quantum Machines, where she drives the adoption of advanced quantum control technologies across research and industry. She holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Quantum Physics from the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a background in superconducting qubits and circuits developed in the labs of Charlie Marcus and Morten Kjaergaard. At Quantum Machines, she shapes product development and technological strategy, manages key client relationships, and creates high-impact technical content that makes complex innovations in quantum control accessible and actionable.

Host Veronica Combs is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing clients as an account manager with HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic and has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 10 years.

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