Xavier Geoffret is a Business Developer at Quandela, specializing in the integration of quantum computing with HPC. With a strong background in both fields, he has worked for more than 20 years with several major HPC and quantum computing players in customer-facing roles, driving the adoption of quantum technologies. His experience includes supporting organizations in exploring quantum computing use cases, fostering collaborations, and bridging the gap between HPC and quantum ecosystems. His mission is to accelerate the practical deployment of quantum computing within HPC infrastructures.

Chuck serves as President of Brooks Consulting International with over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, emerging technologies, marketing, business development, and government relations. He also as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University in the Cyber Risk Management Program, where he teaches graduate courses on risk management, homeland security, and cybersecurity.

Chuck has received numerous global accolades for his work and promotion of cybersecurity. Recently, he was named the top cybersecurity expert to follow on social media, and as one top cybersecurity leaders for 2024 along with a very select group of industry and government colleagues. He has also been named "Cybersecurity Person of the Year" by Cyber Express, Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year, and a "Top 5 Tech Person to Follow" by LinkedIn” where he has 123,000 followers on his profile. He has 67,000 plus subscribers to his newsletter "Security and Tech Insights." He is also author of a new book: “Inside Cyber - How AI, Quantum Computing, 5G, and IoT will Transform Privacy and Our Security.

As a thought leader, blogger, and event speaker, he has briefed the G20 on energy cybersecurity, The US Embassy to the Holy See and the Vatican on global cybersecurity cooperation. He has served on two National Academy of Science Advisory groups, including one on digitalizing the USAF, and another on securing BioTech. He has also addressed USTRANSCOM on cybersecurity and serves on an industry/government Working group for DHS CISA focused on security space systems.

Chuck is also a contributor to Forbes, The Washington Post, Dark Reading, Homeland Security Today, Security Information Watch, Skytop Media, GovCon, Barrons, Reader’s Digest, The Hill, and Federal Times on cybersecurity and emerging technology topics. He has been a leading voice in risk management keynoting dozens of global conferences and writing over 350 articles relating to technologies and cybersecurity. He is also the author of two books on cybersecurity.

In his career, Chuck has received presidential appointments for executive service by two U.S. presidents and served as the first Director of Legislative Affairs at the DHS Science & Technology Directorate. He served a decade on the Hill for the late Senator Arlen Specter on the Hill on tech and security issues. Chuck has also served in executive roles for companies such as General Dynamics, Rapiscan, and Xerox.

Chuck has an MA from the University of Chicago, a BA from DePauw University, and a certificate in International Law from The Hague Academy of International Law.