I oversee a lab where engineers try to destroy my life’s work. It's the only way to prepare for quantum threats
- Posted on January 18, 2026
- By Fortune
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I oversee a lab where engineers try to destroy my life’s work. It's the only way to prepare for quantum threats

I'm a 30-year semiconductor veteran who helped put secure chips into credit cards and bring contactless payments into everyday use.