Alish Vadsariya is an emerging professional in the field of physics and astronomy, currently serving as an IP/Business Development Intern at Xanadu since May 2023, following a previous role as an Intellectual Property Intern at the same company. Alish's experience includes a position as a Quantum Optics Design Intern at QEYnet, where responsibilities involved building optical systems and conducting trade studies for telescope system components. Previous roles also include serving as a Quantum Outreach and Education Research Assistant at the Institute for Quantum Computing, focusing on the design and testing of optical components, and as an Online Learning Assistant at the University of Waterloo, supporting a large introductory physics course. Alish is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Waterloo, with prior education completing the International Baccalaureate Diploma at The Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad.