Sir Anthony Finkelstein, a Professor of Software Systems Engineering at University College London, has significantly contributed to the fields of enterprise computing systems, software systems engineering, and large-scale system modeling. His extensive academic career includes roles such as Dean of Engineering Sciences and Executive Dean at UCL, as well as visiting professorships at Imperial College London and the National Institute for Informatics, Tokyo. Recognized for his outstanding contributions to engineering and education, he was knighted in 2022 and is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. His influence in software engineering is marked by numerous awards, including the Oliver Lodge Medal and accolades from IEEE and ACM. He was elected as member of European Academy of Engineering in 2020