Dr. Eirini Kalliamvakou is a Research Advisor at GitHub, and leads research that deciphers developers’ motivations, needs, behavior, and how tools support them. Her insights shape product thinking, strategic storytelling, and leadership decisions across the company. Eirini holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Victoria, and speaks about developer productivity, happiness, and the impact of AI on individuals, teams, and organizations.
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Table of contents Executive summary Key findings Key takeaways for developers and software teams About the study What we found Interruptions and meetings have a large influence on our days…