About Lumai

Lumai is the optical compute company addressing scalable AI in the inference era.

Leadership

Dr. Xianxin Guo

CEO & Co-Founder

Dr. Xianxin Guo

CEO & Co-Founder
PhD in Physics, and RCE 1851 Research Fellow at the University of Oxford with 10 years of experience in optics and quantum physics. Primary inventor of Lumai’s core optical technology.

Dr. James Spall

CTO & Co-Founder

Dr. James Spall

CTO & Co-Founder
Co-developed Lumai’s core optical technology during his PhD at the University of Oxford. As CTO, James leads Lumai’s technology strategy, ensuring our products continue to scale to meet the growing demands of AI.

Phil Burr

Head of Product

Phil Burr

Head of Product
Phil has over 25 years of experience in global product management, go-to- market and leadership roles within leading semiconductor and technology companies, and a proven track record of building and scaling products and services.

Elena Crocetti

Head of Finance & Operations

Elena Crocetti

Head of Finance & Operations
Elena's expertise as a strategic finance leader spans sectors including robotics, life science, advanced air mobility, and automotive. Holding a Masters in Finance & Economics and Saïd Business School accreditation in Venture Finance, Elena regularly speaks at tech industry events.

Enzo D'Alessandro

Head of Engineering

Enzo D'Alessandro

Head of Engineering
15+ years experience across the whole spectrum of SoC development, leading cutting-edge technology programmes for a variety of products. Enzo has a PhD in Microelectronics Design from Newcastle University, combining technical excellence with leadership and strategy.

René Bonvanie

Chair of the Board

René Bonvanie

Chair of the Board
Advisor to high-growth startups & VCs, leveraging 40+ years of experience in product marketing, BizDev, general management, and board positions in the high-tech industry. Founding CMO Emeritus of Palo Alto Networks, the world's largest cybersecurity company.

Advisors

Prof. Alexander Lvovsky

Prof. Alexander Lvovsky

Professor of experimental physics at the University of Oxford, and co-founder of Lumai. His distinguished career includes roles at top global institutions and numerous accolades for his wide-profile research in quantum and optical technology.

Prof. Philip H. S. Torr

Prof. Philip H. S. Torr

With a legacy that includes working at Microsoft Research and winning the prestigious Marr Prize, he now leads cutting-edge research at the University of Oxford. He has founded and advised highly successful spin-outs like FiveAI and Onfido, translating deep academic insight into real-world technological impact.

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REWARDING WORK

Life at Lumai is full of opportunities for growth and innovation

At Lumai you will get to work on cutting-edge technology with a team of amazing individuals where bright minds are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We know that amazing people create amazing products.
It is exciting to be working on such amazing technology. The opportunity of leading cutting-edge projects as well as working with such a talented team at Lumai is very rewarding
Stu
At Lumai, we're driven by technical challenges and collective expertise. Working with exceptional talent, we're creating a groundbreaking, transformative AI accelerator. It's an exhilarating journey to be part of!
Djam
I am really enjoying working with such an incredible, smart and supportive team. I particularly enjoy the opportunity to learn and collaborate across the different disciplines.
priya
There’s a tangible buzz in the office every day. Working at the intersection of optics and AI feels like the next big frontier, and the momentum is incredible. We have a friendly, brilliant team that perfectly balances high-level engineering with a strong culture of collaboration
MIKEY

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