Lean software development Professors and Supervisors

Tim MaciagView profile

Assistant Professor

University of ReginaCanada

Dr. Tim Maciag serves as an Assistant Professor in Software Systems Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Regina. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on people and community/humanity-centred technology design, with particular expertise in software project management methodologies including Agile, Design Thinking, and Lean approaches. His research interests span several interconnected domains: People & humanity centred design Health informatics and eHealth systems & applications Engineering & computer science education Educational technologies Data, information, & knowledge management Software & project management Dr. Maciag coordinates the Humanity-Centred Software (HCS) lab, which specifically focuses on UN Sustainable Development Goals #3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and #4 (Quality Education). His work explores the design of multi-modal healthcare technologies and course-integrated interactive learning activities that connect students with community initiatives. His teaching portfolio includes several key courses: ENSE 271: People-Centred Design ENSE 281: Software Engineering Management ENSE 405: Designing Apps for Collaboration & Learning (Humanity-Centred Design) ENSE 400/477: Software Systems Engineering Capstone ENSE 805: Researching & Engineering Community-Centred Software ENSE 871: Usability Research & Engineering Dr. Maciag emphasizes project-based learning where students develop minimum viable products addressing real-world problems, often in collaboration with local community partners. His educational approach reflects his belief that technology should serve humanity while being both functional and enjoyable to use.

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Ilya SergeyView profile

Associate Professor

National and Kapodistrian University of AthensGreece

Ilya Sergey is an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Computing, with previous faculty appointments at University College London (2015-2018). His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including IMDEA Software Institute (postdoctoral position) and KU Leuven (PhD). His educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science from KU Leuven (2012), an MSc in Mathematics and Computer Science from Saint Petersburg State University (2008), and professional experience as a software engineer at JetBrains prior to academia. Sergey's research focuses on the intersection of programming language theory and practical software verification, with particular emphasis on concurrent systems , smart contracts , and program synthesis . His work bridges theoretical foundations in type theory and separation logic with practical applications in blockchain technology and Rust programming. He has developed novel techniques for verifying heap-manipulating programs, analyzing commutativity in distributed transactions, and synthesizing correct-by-construction code. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward practical verification of blockchain systems and concurrent data structures, with increasing focus on Rust programming language applications. His work demonstrates consistent innovation in mechanized reasoning techniques while maintaining relevance to real-world software challenges, particularly in the domains of smart contracts and distributed systems. Sergey maintains an active research group at NUS, as evidenced by his social media references to lab traditions and student collaborations. He frequently participates in major programming languages conferences as both author and committee member, serving in leadership roles including General Chair for ICFP 2025. His research lab follows distinctive traditions, including location-based Mattermost status updates when traveling. Sergey is deeply engaged with the programming languages community through conference organization, mentoring activities, and outreach initiatives such as nature walks for conference attendees.

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Ângela SilvaView profile

Assistant Professor

University of MinhoPortugal

Ângela Silva is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Production and Systems , School of Engineering, University of Minho, and a researcher at the ALGORITMI Research Centre . She holds a PhD (2008), MSc (2003), and BSc (2000) in Industrial Engineering from the University of Minho. Former director of Industrial Engineering and Management degrees at Lusíada University (2012–2017) and Distribution/Logistics programs at Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (2018–2023) Coordinated research groups in Industrial Processes (CLEGI, 2013–2018) and Organizational Processes (AdiT-Lab, 2021–2023) Her research focuses on Operations Management , Logistics , and Supply Chain Modeling , with over 60 publications. Recent work addresses: Lean manufacturing via SMED methodology in automotive and cable production Reverse logistics integration with continuous improvement Eco-friendly intermodal transportation and electric vehicle infrastructure Optimization of textile layouts and fire station scheduling via linear programming Regional development through SDG 9/11 frameworks in Alto Minho Publications span international journals and conference proceedings , emphasizing practical applications in logistics, sustainable operations, and industrial problem-solving. Supervised/co-supervised over 40 MSc dissertations in operations/logistics Active in editorial boards (e.g., International Journal of Engineering and Industrial Management, 2014–2018) She contributes to ALGORITMI Research Centre (integrated member since 2023) and has participated in funded projects from Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (e.g., contracts UID/CEC/00319/2019, UID/EMS/04005/2019).

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Jorge ColazoView profile

Associate Professor

Trinity UniversityUnited States

Jorge Colazo serves as Associate Professor of Finance and Business Analytics and Associate Dean of the Michael Neidorff School of Business at Trinity University. He additionally holds associate professor appointments in Data Science and Global Supply Chain Management, having pioneered Trinity's Business Analytics degree and minors in Data Science and Global Supply Chain Management. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Operations Management, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, Canada M.B.A., IDEA Institute, Argentina B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina Colazo's research integrates Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management with software development dynamics. His work examines Lean Systems implementation, Social Network Analysis in distributed teams, and temporal dispersion effects on software project outcomes. Key contributions analyze collaboration networks in open source environments and lead user participation in innovation processes. His 2010-2015 publications reveal consistent focus on software development optimization, particularly exploring how team structure, temporal factors, and software characteristics impact performance. This body of work bridges theoretical organizational behavior with practical supply chain analytics applications. Notable recognitions: Best Paper Award (2005) at The Americas Conference on Information Systems SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship (Canada, 2005) Colazo leverages extensive industry experience as a consultant for Exxon, Toyota, and Unilever in Supply Chain Analytics and Lean systems. His community engagement includes Alpha Kappa Psi faculty mentorship, YMCA soccer coaching, and volunteer work with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and RAICES Texas.

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Henner GimpelView profile

Professor

Frankfurt University of Applied SciencesGermany

Professor Henner Gimpel holds the Chair of Digital Management at the University of Hohenheim, where he serves as Vice Dean for Research and Knowledge Transfer at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences. He leads the Digital Business Management program, directs the FIM Research Institute for Information Management, and serves as academic director of the Digital Leadership Academy. Additionally, he holds a leading position at Fraunhofer FIT's Business Informatics branch. Professor Gimpel's research focuses on the analysis and design of digitalization, particularly examining socio-technical information systems where people, information, and digital technologies interact. His work emphasizes human-centered and economically effective development of information systems, with special attention to individual acceptance and use of digital technologies across various roles including consumers, customers, patients, employees, and users. His key research areas include Digital Health and Wellbeing, Hybrid and Artificial Intelligence, Smart Sustainability and Digital Ethics, and IT adoption and usage. His research methodology combines theoretically grounded empirical studies with design-oriented and model-theoretical approaches, bridging business administration (particularly business informatics, marketing, and organization) with behavioral economics, psychology, and computer science. Professor Gimpel has international research experience from stays at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center in New York and the Center for Interuniversity Research and Analysis on Organizations in Montréal. Current Research Projects: Influence of ICT on Collective Intelligence of Human Groups (DFG) ABBA: AI for Business | Business for AI (BMBF) PALLADiUM: Palliative Care as a Digital Working World (bidt) Hospital 4.0: Lean digital-supported logistics in hospitals (BMBF) ForDigitHealth: Research network for healthy digital technology use (StMWK) PräDiTec: Prevention for safe and healthy work with digital technologies (BMBF) DeLLFi: Integrating digitalization in teaching, learning and research Professor Gimpel actively supports numerous companies across various industries in developing innovative solutions for digital transformation challenges, with clients including Allianz, BMW, Carl Zeiss, Deutsche Bank, IBM, Microsoft, Siemens, and multiple university hospitals. Prior to his academic career, he gained five years of practical experience as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company.

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Andreas RusnjakView profile

Professor

Flensburg University of Applied SciencesGermany

Andreas Rusnjak is Professor for Digital Business and Strategic Innovation Management at Flensburg University of Applied Sciences since October 2016, affiliated with the Faculty of Business where he teaches Business Information Systems. His academic work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical industry applications in digital transformation. His educational background includes: PhD in Business Engineering from Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel and Universität Leipzig (2009-2013) MBA-equivalent General Management degree from Steinbeis-Hochschule Berlin (2004-2006) Business Organization and Human Resources studies at HS-Coburg (1999-2004) Rusnjak's research centers on digital business model evolution, with emphasis on Business Model Engineering, Digital Commerce, and Innovation Management. His work integrates Lean Startup methodologies with omnichannel strategies, exploring how Recommendation Engines and Realtime Advertising transform Customer Journey mapping. He investigates the intersection of Big Data analytics and Business Intelligence in creating sustainable digital business ecosystems, particularly within e-commerce contexts. No scientific awards were documented in available sources. While specific advising details remain undisclosed, his mentorship extends through startup initiatives like runpat GmbH and institutional frameworks such as the Institut für Business Model Innovation. Grant activities appear focused on industry-academic collaborations in digital transformation projects. He actively supports student innovation through the Software Factory & Brain Lab initiative, which provides hands-on development environments for Business Information Systems students to prototype digital solutions and explore emerging technologies.

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Thomas BeckerView profile

Lecturer

Thomas CollegeUnited States

Thomas Becker serves as a Lecturer in Engineering Management within the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, teaching graduate courses that bridge industry practice and academic theory. His educational background includes: MBA in Marketing, University of St. Thomas (1989) BA in Economics, University of St. Thomas (1984) BA in Business Finance, University of St. Thomas (1984) Becker's expertise centers on career development and adult learning psychology, applied through his industry experience in operations management. His professional trajectory spans financial analysis at a Minneapolis property management firm, software consulting, and significant roles at Andersen Windows where he managed customer conversion programs, sales incentives, and electronic quoting systems. Currently at 3M, he oversees customer service teams handling product testing, repair, and redistribution. He teaches ETLS 504: Excellence in Operations (covering lean manufacturing, JIT, and logistics) and ETLS 525: Engineering Economics (focusing on financial analysis for engineers), emphasizing real-world applications from his corporate career.

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