Government communications and data protection
Critical infrastructure systems
Scientific and academic research
Critical infrastructure systems
Addressing these risks requires early-stage research, innovation, and coordinated action.
Cloud & Distributed Systems
Advancing secure, scalable architectures for cloud and distributed environments.
- Applied, outcome-driven research
- Alignment with evolving global standards (including NIST PQC)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration across sectors
- Translation of research into deployable frameworks
We aim to accelerate the transition from concept to implementation in quantum-safe security.
Supporting Canada’s Digital Resilience
Dr. Jesse Van Griensven
President & Chair
Is a professor at the University of Waterloo whose research spans numerical simulation, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced cybersecurity applications. As Chairman and board member of Lakes Quantum, Dr. Van Griensven is pioneering AI technologies and cutting-edge post-quantum proof encryption hardware, positioning his work at the intersection of academia and industry innovation.
Is a professor at the University of Waterloo whose research spans numerical simulation, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced cybersecurity applications. As Chairman and board member of Lakes Quantum, Dr. Van Griensven is pioneering AI technologies and cutting-edge post-quantum proof encryption hardware, positioning his work at the intersection of academia and industry innovation.
Dr. Mark Pecen
Chief Research Officer & Director
Is Vice Chairman and a board member of Lakes Quantum, with more than 35 years of leadership in telecommunications, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, and is an inventor on over 100 patents. He has played a key role in developing global wireless and quantum-safe cryptography standards, while serving in leadership positions with organizations including ETSI, BlackBerry, and the University of Waterloo.
Is Vice Chairman and a board member of Lakes Quantum, with more than 35 years of leadership in telecommunications, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, and is an inventor on over 100 patents. He has played a key role in developing global wireless and quantum-safe cryptography standards, while serving in leadership positions with organizations including ETSI, BlackBerry, and the University of Waterloo.
Michael Johnson
Chief Product Officer
Michael Johnson is the Chief Product Officer and Director of Lakes Quantum, bringing more than 30 years of experience in software engineering, product development, and operational leadership. His expertise extends to designing complex systems that align with technical precision. He has led the creation of scalable technology platforms and now oversees the development of secure, quantum-ready solutions that align innovation with business strategy.
Michael Johnson is the Chief Product Officer and Director of Lakes Quantum, bringing more than 30 years of experience in software engineering, product development, and operational leadership. His expertise extends to designing complex systems that align with technical precision. He has led the creation of scalable technology platforms and now oversees the development of secure, quantum-ready solutions that align innovation with business strategy.
Alexander Truskovsky
Vice President of Cryptography
Alexander Truskovsky is a technology leader with more than 25 years of experience in software engineering, cybersecurity, product management, and technical sales, with contributions to organizations including Amazon Web Services, Nokia, BlackBerry, and Oracle. He is an inventor on more than 20 security-related patents and has helped shape global technology standards through organizations such as International Telecommunication Union and ETSI.
Alexander Truskovsky is a technology leader with more than 25 years of experience in software engineering, cybersecurity, product management, and technical sales, with contributions to organizations including Amazon Web Services, Nokia, BlackBerry, and Oracle. He is an inventor on more than 20 security-related patents and has helped shape global technology standards through organizations such as International Telecommunication Union and ETSI.
Dr. Roydon Fraser
Vice President of Science
is a professor and Teaching Chair in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo, with leadership roles in engineering governance and organizations such as Professional Engineers Ontario and Engineers Without Borders. His research focuses on energy conversion systems, combustion in engines, alternative fuel powertrains, and thermodynamic optimization for cleaner and more efficient transportation technologies.
is a professor and Teaching Chair in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo, with leadership roles in engineering governance and organizations such as Professional Engineers Ontario and Engineers Without Borders. His research focuses on energy conversion systems, combustion in engines, alternative fuel powertrains, and thermodynamic optimization for cleaner and more efficient transportation technologies.
Nadeem Said
Quantum Photonics Researcher
Is a computer engineer and PhD researcher focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and post-quantum secure systems, with academic work on quantum security and cryptographic risk modeling. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo and has experience in AI systems, geospatial analytics, and large-scale data processing.
Is a computer engineer and PhD researcher focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and post-quantum secure systems, with academic work on quantum security and cryptographic risk modeling. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo and has experience in AI systems, geospatial analytics, and large-scale data processing.
Sebastian Ratto Valderrama
Quantum Researcher
Is a Chilean naval officer and Lieutenant with 13 years of service who is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, where he also works on quantum machine learning for sensing at Lakes Quantum. His research focuses on mmWave radar sensing, digital-twin modeling, and hybrid quantum–classical machine learning for integrated communications and sensing systems.
Is a Chilean naval officer and Lieutenant with 13 years of service who is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, where he also works on quantum machine learning for sensing at Lakes Quantum. His research focuses on mmWave radar sensing, digital-twin modeling, and hybrid quantum–classical machine learning for integrated communications and sensing systems.
Building a Quantum-Secure Future for Canada
Additional Resources
Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy
Theoretical Vulnerabilities in Quantum Integrity Verification Under Bell-Hidden Variable Convergence
Symmetry
A Probabilistic Framework for Forecasting Cryptographic Security Under Quantum and Classical Threats
Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy
Operational Threat Modeling of Adversarial Disturbances in Continuous-Variable Quantum Communication