Doctoral Candidate in Purdue University's DTech Program. Simon Hartley is an alum of successful startups and Fortune 100 companies, an expert in the business of quantum, cybersecurity, and hardening critical infrastructure. He joined Quantinuum to help organizations drive mission and maintain personnel safety -- mitigating the "threat" of quantum computers and realizing their "promise." He is also a startup advisor, published author, and public speaker. Previously, he successfully introduced a mobile security platform with startup CIS Mobile after working with Apple and Samsung to harden them for government needs. Prior to that, Simon was a co-founder of Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity startup RunSafe Security, VP Sales & Marketing at cybersecurity startup Kaprica Security, and re-started Thursby Software in mobile security. Simon began his career in nuclear software engineering in Europe before taking executive roles at HP, Red Hat, and Capgemini. Past end customers include the IC, DoD, and Federal agencies, Morgan Stanley and PayPal, Epic and ManorCare, Bosch and Lear, Chevron and EDF. He is a US citizen and CISSP, with a BSc in Physics, MS in Law & Cybersecurity, and MBA degrees.