Marios Fokaefs is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Lassonde School of Engineering, where he directs the EASE (Economics and Administration of Software Engineering) lab. His expertise revolves around Software Engineering and more specifically on software evolution and DevOps. His research focuses on Software Engineering Economics, Software Performance Engineering, Cloud Computing and Self-Adaptive Systems among others. Professor Fokaefs holds a BSc in Computer Science from University of Macedonia, Greece, and a MSc and PhD on Software Engineering from the University of Alberta. Before joining York University, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montreal. He has long-standing partnerships with various companies, most notably IBM Canada, while his work is also funded by NSERC, Mitacs and the Wellcome Trust.

Eugene Kharlamov is a seasoned Software Development Manager at IBM, where he has dedicated 25 years of his career. He began his journey at IBM as a software developer, demonstrating a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. Over the years, Eugene has progressed through various roles, leveraging his technical expertise and leadership skills to drive successful software projects and mentor emerging talent. His extensive experience in the industry and passion for technology have made him a key contributor to IBM's success in delivering high-quality software solutions.