Marin Ivezic
I am the Founder of Applied Quantum, a research-driven professional services firm dedicated to helping organizations unlock the transformative power of quantum technologies. Alongside leading its specialized service, Secure Quantum—focused on quantum resilience and post-quantum cryptography—I also invest in cutting-edge quantum ventures through Quantum.Partners. Currently, I’m completing a PhD in Quantum Computing and authoring an upcoming book “Practical Quantum Resistance,” while regularly sharing news and insights on quantum computing and quantum security at PostQuantum.com.
I’m primarily a cybersecurity and tech risk expert with more than three decades of experience, particularly in critical infrastructure cyber protection. That focus drew me into quantum computing in the early 2000s, and I’ve been captivated by its opportunities and risks ever since. So my experience in quantum tech stretches back decades, having previously founded Boston Photonics and PQ Defense where I engaged in quantum-related R&D well before the field’s mainstream emergence.
More recently, I served as a Partner at PwC and KPMG, leading cybersecurity and emerging technology initiatives across firms in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and North America. I also held Asia-Pacific and global leadership roles at IBM and Accenture, where I oversaw technology transformation projects of up to $500 million and acted as an interim global CISO and CTO for major telecommunications and financial services firms.
Beyond quantum, I’ve regularly been tasked with understanding and mitigating the risks of emerging technologies. Over the past 30 years, I’ve built and managed emerging tech risk labs for various organizations and governments. Through those initiatives, I researched AI security since the mid-2000s and explored crypto and blockchain security since the early 2010s, eventually authoring multiple books and articles on these subjects. I continue to advise and serve on the boards of multiple related niche startups.
Today, with quantum computing finally on the horizon, I’ve returned to a 100% focus on quantum technology and its associated risks—drawing on my quantum and AI background, decades of cybersecurity expertise, and experience overseeing major technology transformations—all to help organizations and nations safeguard themselves against quantum threats and capitalize on quantum-driven opportunities.
PostQuantum.com is my personal website where I explore the intersections of quantum computing and cybersecurity, focusing on building Quantum Resistance and achieving Crypto-Agility. I track advancements toward Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers (CRQC) and significant milestones like Q-Day/Y2Q. Additionally, I look into topics surrounding Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC), discussing the challenges and developments in this evolving field.
You can reach me at [email protected] or connect with me here https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinivezic/.