Augusto Carvalho

Augusto Carvalho is a Quantum Solution Engineer at IonQ, where he focuses on the practical application of quantum algorithms within the financial industry. With over 20 years of experience in quantitative finance and derivatives modeling, his career spans international banking, risk analytics, and academia. Augusto bridges the gap between emerging technology and complex financial systems. His background includes hands-on experience with data science platforms and machine learning tools applied to credit risk assessment and consumer behavior. At SAS Institute and Numerix, he led technical engagements involving high-dimensional data, neural networks, and risk analytics for major institutions across Latin America and the US. Throughout his career at UniCredit, BNP Paribas, and B3, Augusto has specialized in derivatives pricing, counterparty credit risk, and XVA transformation projects. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Physics with a focus on Statistical Mechanics and Econophysics , an M.Sc. in Methods for Management of Complex Systems.