Stefanos Makris is a seasoned product management and consulting professional with extensive experience across multiple industries, including fintech, healthcare, and technology. Currently leading Product Management for Engineering Productivity on the ChromeOS platform at Google, Makris also founded Escape Sound, specializing in innovative analog audio gear and software plugins. As a Limited Partner at Courtyard Ventures and Principal Consultant at Lab A17 Consulting, Makris has demonstrated expertise in strategic leadership and cost optimization, achieving significant operating cost reductions for clients. Prior roles include senior positions at Teradata, Mitchell International, and Slalom, where Makris drove revenue growth and innovative solutions. Academic qualifications include an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BSc in Informatics from Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon.