Carlos Alva

About Carlos Alva

I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) technology and business leader who thinks with AI, enjoys turning complex, emerging technologies into tangible ideas.Over the past 9+ years, I’ve worked with Fortune 500 organizations at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, product strategy, and go‑to‑market execution, partnering closely with leaders across the Office of the CTO and CIO. What motivates me most is bridging the gap between what’s technically possible and what creates real business value.In my current role, I help translate quantum and AI capabilities into clear business use cases, shape investment decisions, and lead products from early concept through enterprise‑wide launch. I’ve been fortunate to contribute to initiatives driving $180M+ in product revenue, while collaborating with diverse teams across Product, Engineering, Design, Sales, Legal, Risk, and Cyber.What I’m known for- Making emerging tech approachable and actionable- Leading cross‑functional teams through ambiguity and change- Challenging legacy ways of working with lean, pragmatic frameworks- Communicating complex ideas clearly—especially to executive audiencesAt my core, I’m intellectually curious, people‑driven, and energized by building things that last. I enjoy mentoring teams, aligning stakeholders around a shared vision, and helping organizations move from experimentation to scale. My north star is simple: transform bold technology into measurable outcomes—without losing sight of the end user.

Experience

1. Senior Consultant- Quantum Computing Operations, Office of the CTO

   Deloitte

   Feb 2025 — Present · US

   Support day-to-day activities to scale the Quantum Computing offering (start-up like) under the Chief Technology Office practice.Translate quantum computing capabilities, novel approaches, industrial use cars into digestible information for senior leaders and potential buyers.Conduct financial sector market research to identify trends, assess business to market fit, and draft client dossiers to prepare leadership for discussions.Own end-to-end custom developed quantum POC demo to explain art of possible of quantum computing enabling leaders to take action.Shepherd third-party risk management, legal requirements, and other risk processes while strengthening vendor relationships.Maintained practice playbook simplifying need to know information enabling streamlined collaboration across business and research & development teams.Liaise global quantum leadership discussions to align on sales pipeline, publications, research, ecosystem, and events, resulting in strengthen global presence.Support budget management of 500k by managing invoices processing and practice expense are consolidated to steward fiscal year allocated funds.Mentor junior practitioners in navigating corporate culture, understanding business challenges, preparing to deliver a presentation and the like.Support quantum RFPs, SBIRs, Challenges responses across industries such as Life Sciences, Financial service, Government, Aerospace and Engineering.Responsible for onboarding internal and external team members on operation standards, systems and tools to deliver business or technical capabilities.

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance and Information Technology (Double Major)

Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Restaurant Management
• Food Preparation
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Interviews
• Data Analytics
• Marketing
• Research
• Project Management
• Teamwork
• Strategy
• Labor Control
• Restaurants
• Training
• Business Analysis
• Food Service
• Arg Designer
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Servsafe
• Budget Management
• Social Media
• Hiring
• Social Networking
• Management
• Team Building
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Communication
• Quality Assurance
• Time Management
• Cashiering
• Leadership
• P&L
• Strategic Planning