Event Description:
The Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Speakers Series proudly presents Jamie Thomas, general manager, systems strategy and development, at IBM.

Thomas will be speaking on “Quantum Computing: Impact of a New Compute Model.” With the advent of quantum-based computing, we will be able to explore new classes of problems that have not been practical with traditional computing methods. This session will provide an overview of how businesses are looking at quantum computing as well as potential applications. We will also discuss how NC State is partnering to help advance research in this field.

Jamie Thomas is the general manager for strategy and development at IBM Systems. She is responsible for strategy, development and client experience for IBMs POWER, Mainframe and Storage Offerings. In this role, she is responsible for setting and executing the innovation plans required to support clients worldwide. In addition, Thomas owns IBMs WW supply chain operations, supporting all manufacturing. Previously she was general manager of storage and set the strategic direction of storage solutions focused on traditional data center and cloud deployment models. She played a central role in establishing IBMs software defined storage Spectrum brand and enabling the growth of the Flash storage business. During her tenure at IBM, Thomas has held various product development and brand leadership roles. Previously she was the vice president of IBM Tivoli strategy and development, vice president of rational development and client support for the IBM Rational Software brand, and vice president of WebSphere Server Development. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

Admission Information:
Free and open to the public.

Event URL:
https://www.csc.ncsu.edu/corporate_relations/fi_lit/841

Contact Information:
Name: Ken Tate
Phone: 919.513.4292
Email: kmtate2@ncsu.edu

Location Information:
Engineering Building II, Rm. 1231