Quantum Computing, Inc. announced the third appointment to its Technical Advisory Board launched on February 2, 2023. Lewis Shepherd, a senior technology leader and Government executive, has joined the QCI Advisory Board to provide industry advice, market intelligence, and QCI product visibility into his expansive network. Mr. Shepherd combines over 30 years of experience within both Silicon Valley and government service addressing multiple aspects of R&D innovation with specific focus over the last 10+ years on artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented reality/virtual reality, data visualization, quantum computing, encryption, and cybersecurity.

Mr. Shepherd is the Senior Director, Research & Emerging Technologies Strategy at VMware, a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. At VMware, Mr. Shepherd leads government outreach and collaboration in VMware's core areas of research focus, including machine learning, AI confidential computing, 5G, edge computing, data analytics, and adaptive security. Additionally, Mr. Shepherd is in his fifth year as Special Government Employee and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Department of Defense, supporting innovative strategies to solve complex problems. Beginning in 2015 Mr. Shepherd has served as Adjunct Professor in the Graduate School of Engineering'sDepartment of Information Sciences and Technology at George Mason University, teaching big data analytics and artificial intelligence.

Mr. Shepherd currently sits on the Technological Advisory Council of the Federal Communications Commission which focuses on emerging technologies such as quantum computing for improvement in communications services. He is also Chair of the Intelligence Committee of AFCEA International, a global 30,000-member professional association dedicated to defense and intelligence professionals. In addition, Mr. Shepherd was appointed to join Georgetown University's Technology Management Advisory committee by the Dean for the graduate programs. Earlier in his career, Mr. Shepherd was a Defense Intelligence Agency Senior Executive and Group Chief and served as General Manager and Director of the Microsoft Institute for Advanced Technology in Governments.

Mr. Shepherd received a B.A. (Government/Foreign Affairs) from University of Virginia and M.A. (Political Science) from Stanford University.