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Read MoreSQE, the first quantum-secure decentralized blockchain platform, is pleased to announce that it has been accepted to the Berkshire Innovation Center's Stage 2 Accelerator program. As part of the program, SQE will have access to labs, advanced equipment, a digital
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Board of Advisors
Julian is an accomplished scientist, investor, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in biotechnology research and development. His expertise encompasses the full spectrum of R&D, from early discovery to late-stage development, offering a unique blend of scientific insight and strategic business acumen. At SQE, Julian leverages this dynamic perspective to drive innovation and refine our products and services. He holds a degree in Biotechnology from Endicott College and currently serves as a Principal Scientist at Strand Therapeutics. Â
Chief Sales Officer
Joe has over 30 years of leadership experience in emerging technology sales. Notably, he led Proofpoint’s sales team during its IPO, orchestrating strategies that propelled the company forward. This effort culminated in Thomas Bravo’s landmark $12.3 billion software acquisition in 2021, solidifying Proofpoint’s position in the market. Prior to this, he directed a dynamic sales team of over 20 members at Granite Telecom, overseeing operations catering to Fortune 1000 sectors. His leadership played a pivotal role in optimizing sales strategies and fostering strong client relationships, contributing to the company’s growth and success in the competitive telecommunications landscape. At Growgenics, Joe’s transformative leadership as VP of Business Development at Growgenics saw him spearheading the creation of a sales pipeline from scratch, propelling the company from zero revenue to generating multi-million-dollar revenues annually.
Chief Financial & Operating Officer
Mike is an accomplished finance professional with experience in various industries, including working in the Emerging Technologies Division at EMC and Global Finance Analysis team at Boston Consulting Group specializing in detailed financial analysis, developing financial plans, and driving competitor intelligence analysis. Recently as General Manager of Cultivation and Processing at Sanctuary Medicinals, Michael grew and led a team of 100+ across cultivation and production developing effective team structures, standard operating procedures, and streamlining production strategies. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Finance and a minor in Information Technology from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Co-Founder
As an entrepreneurial executive, Akramâs background in technology, product, and general management allows him to bridge the gap between engineers and businesses to bring high quality solutions to market efficiently. His diverse knowledge in the development of hardware, firmware, and software. In addition to his vast industry experience, Akram holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the NJ Institute of Technology and currently holds 5 US technology patents. AK has accelerated the growth of innovative technology for more than a decade.
Co-Founder
Rick is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and innovator with over 35 years of experience in advanced product development, engineering, software, and business development. His expertise spans innovative areas such as product development, manufacturing systems, business development, electronics, software, and lean design for manufacture. This diverse background has enabled him to lead groundbreaking projects and deliver exceptional value across multiple business sectors in such fields as medical, consumer, industrial, dental, controlled environmental agriculture, and military. Rick has acquired 17 patents throughout his career.
Founder/CEO/Chief Architect
Hamid is an award-winning design engineer, inventor and technology executive who holds more than 20 U.S. and international patents for his innovative work. His fields of expertise include computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, artificial intelligence with direct experience in neural networks, genetics algorithms, fuzzy logic, and soft computing. Hamid is familiar with more than 20 high-level and low-level programming languages and has written millions of lines of code in his 35 years of experience as a design engineer. From 1993 to 2000, he worked at Taco Inc., where he designed a genetic algorithm system to automate the design of split capacitor motors. This effort led to the creation of Taco 0013; the most efficient circulator ever designed. In 1997, Hamid won first prize in Microchip Corp international mechatronics competition. In 2006, Hamid invented a 3D camera system that uses genetically optimized neural transformation matrices instead of laser- scanning. His patent for this invention has been referenced by many Fortune 100 Companies. From 2010 to 2019, Hamid served as the Chief Technology Officer of MHT Lighting in New York, during which he earned several patents in the field of high-energy power switching and energy reduction systems. He has been the president of General Sensors, Inc. since 2008 and the Chief Technology Officer of Growgenics since 2019. Hamid is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. He lives in Warwick, Rhode Island.
