Graduated at Faculty of Mathematic, Belgrade University; Masters in Computational Biology and Biomedicine at Université de Côte d’Azur, France ; PhD in INRIA Bordeaux and INSERM Lyon on Brain - Computer Interfaces and Adaptive probabilistic models; Research fellow at Reichmann University in Tel Aviv working on Physiological devices and Virtual Reality. Currently, she teaches Brain Computer Interfaces, Robotics and Physiological Computing at the Computer Science Faculty, Union University in Belgrade. Jelena received numerous awards for her research and was Lauréat for woman in science by Sephora Berrebi, Paris 2019. Jelena is the founder and creator of the first Neuro/Biotech Fabrication Lab in Serbia, named RAF Lab (at Racunarski Fakultet). Jelena is lead of the international community NeurotechX in the Belgrade chapter. She published countless papers in top neuroscience journals, book chapters, and international conférences; she gave many invited talks and courses, as well as online tutorials. She is happy to share her knowledge and enthusiasm for science.

In the world of software development, dealing with legacy code is often a necessary evil, especially for successful, fast-growing companies. The design stamina hypothesis suggests that legacy code is a sign of success, not failure. But how do we tackle this challenge smartly? This talk delves into the often-misunderstood realm of large-scale refactoring and rewrites, presenting a nuanced approach that contrasts with the traditional 'never rewrite' dogma. We'll delve into real-world case studies where companies have successfully navigated their technical debt, uncovering crucial insights. Specifically, we will identify two key properties of these successful rewrites that can make or break your efforts. Understanding these properties enables us to strategically manage technical debt without losing our competitive edge. This session is not just a theoretical discussion but a practical guide, concluding with a decision-making quadrant to help determine the most effective approach for your team's refactor or rewrite projects. Whether you're leading a team through growth or coaching developers on best practices, this talk will equip you with a deeper understanding and actionable insights into one of the most critical aspects of software development.