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Nikolas Tezak

Early Life and Education

Nikolas Tezak was born in Germany and studied physics at Heidelberg University. He then moved to the United States, where he obtained a PhD in Applied Physics from Stanford University under the supervision of Hideo Mabuchi. During his PhD, Tezak developed modelling techniques and applications for quantum feedback networks.

Career

Tezak currently works as a researcher and tech lead for the ML side of OpenAI, where he has contributed to various projects, including Deep RL for robotics, the first version of the OpenAI API inference stack, and the training of the original GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. Prior to joining OpenAI, he worked at Rigetti Computing, where he worked on the full stack (hardware and software) for developing, characterizing, and operating quantum computers.

Publications and Patents

Tezak has published several articles in the field of physics and quantum computing, including:

In addition to his publications, Tezak has also filed for several patents in the field of quantum computing, including methods for preprocessing data using a quantum processor, modular control in a quantum computing system, and performing calibration processes. Many of these patents were assigned to Rigetti & Co, LLC, where Tezak previously worked.

Awards and Recognition

Tezak has been recognized for his contributions to the field of physics, including being elected as a Fellow of the Institute of Physics. He has also been interviewed by various media outlets, such as Fast Company and The Wall Street Journal, to discuss the latest advancements in AI and quantum computing.

Youtube Videos

Youtube Title: Synthesis and analysis of circuits in the IPython notebook| SciPy 2014 | Nikolas Tezak

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Youtube Channel Name: Enthought

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Synthesis and analysis of circuits in the IPython notebook| SciPy 2014 | Nikolas Tezak

Youtube Title: John Doe - untitled

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Youtube Channel Name: Nikolas Tezak

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John Doe - untitled

Youtube Title: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022 Movie) Official Trailer – Nicolas Cage

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Youtube Channel Name: Lionsgate Movies

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022 Movie) Official Trailer – Nicolas Cage

Youtube Title: EE4109 2020 4 6 CS stage Noise SLiCAP

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Youtube Channel Name: Chris Verhoeven

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EE4109 2020 4 6 CS stage Noise SLiCAP

Youtube Title: Solving Rubik's Cube with a Robotic Hand Explained!

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Youtube Channel Name: Connor Shorten

Youtube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@connorshorten6311

Solving Rubik's Cube with a Robotic Hand Explained!

Youtube Title: Trailer Electric Circuit Simulation Program

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Youtube Channel Name: Georg Schett

Youtube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@georgschett801

Trailer Electric Circuit Simulation Program

Youtube Title: Interview with Nikolas Keßels | German-American Trade and Tech Conference 2023

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Youtube Channel Name: Aspen Institute Germany

Youtube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@aspeninstitutegermany

Interview with Nikolas Keßels | German-American Trade and Tech Conference 2023

Youtube Title: LISA19 - Jupyter Notebooks for Ops

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Youtube Channel Name: USENIX

Youtube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@UsenixOrg

LISA19 - Jupyter Notebooks for Ops

Youtube Title: Uništiteljka (Destroyer) - trejler

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Youtube Channel Name: Stars Media International

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Uništiteljka (Destroyer) - trejler

Youtube Title: rundown

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Youtube Channel Name: Michael Tezak

Youtube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@michaeltezak2865

rundown

Youtube Title: Project based introduction to scientific computing for physics majors | SciPy 2014 | Jennifer Klay

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Youtube Channel Name: Enthought

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Project based introduction to scientific computing for physics majors | SciPy 2014 | Jennifer Klay

Youtube Title: IPython Revealjs Attacks Again, But Now It Is Alive | SciPy 2014 | Damián Avila

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Youtube Channel Name: Enthought

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IPython Revealjs Attacks Again, But Now It Is Alive | SciPy 2014 | Damián Avila

Youtube Title: Nicholas Teh: Philosophical Perspectives on the Gauge-Gravity Duality

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Youtube Channel Name: Beyond Spacetime

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Nicholas Teh: Philosophical Perspectives on the Gauge-Gravity Duality

Youtube Title: Teaching Python to undergraduate students | SciPy 2014 | Dominik Klaes

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Youtube Channel Name: Enthought

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Teaching Python to undergraduate students | SciPy 2014 | Dominik Klaes

Youtube Title: Testimony V4 0

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Youtube Channel Name: Trumpet1doc

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Testimony V4 0

Youtube Title: Dark Matter - Lecture 1

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Youtube Channel Name: ICTP High Energy, Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics

Youtube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@ictphighenergycosmologyand3398

Dark Matter - Lecture 1