Dr. Stefan Leichenauer, a trailblazer in AI and Quantum technologies, serves as the VP of Engineering and lead scientist at SandboxAQ. As the inaugural member of the Sandbox team at Alphabet, Stefan played a pivotal role in transforming theoretical concepts into tangible real-world applications. His visionary approach and technical acumen led to the initiation of groundbreaking projects, shaping the foundation of SandboxAQ solutions. Stefan received his Ph.D. in Physics from UC Berkeley, and has held positions in Physics at UC Berkeley and Caltech as a leading reasearcher. He maintains a close connection with academia through the SandboxAQ Ph.D. Residency and Postdoc programs.