Frank Harkins

Software developer

Software developer

IBM Quantum

2023 - present

I am a full-stack engineer for IBM Quantum Documentation. On the frontend, we use React and Next.js, we also have extensive content-management tooling written in TypeScript, Python, and Rust.
Developer advocate

Qiskit, IBM

2020 - 2023

I wrote and managed content for Qiskit's online quantum computing textbook. During my time there, it became one of the most popular and well-loved Qiskit products. I later worked on, IBM Quantum Learning, the textbook's spiritual successor.
Tutor

Self-employed

2018-2020

I taught GCSE & A’-level Maths and Physics. During this time, I also created a website to teach quantum computing to students of different backgrounds.
Student (Physics BSc.)

University of Leeds

2015-2018

I studied theoretical physics, graduating with a 2:1. My dissertation was on quantum computing.

Event loop

A todo app tailored for async work, inspired by Node's event loop. Keep working on a task until you're blocked, then move onto the next one.

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Snap!

An online, two-player card game, and my first foray into server programming in Rust. Play online with a friend.

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quPython

A library to write object-oriented quantum programs, rather than the assembly-like approach of most other libraries.

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Carbon footprint calculator

Rather than just showing a calculation, I wanted to be able to see how different factors affected my footprint. Fill in your information, then move the sliders to see what effect different lifestyle changes have.

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Launchpad whackamole

A game for the original Novation Launchpad (a midi controller).

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CNOT

An introduction to quantum computing.

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Email me at frankharkins@hotmail.co.uk.
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