OpenRefactory

OpenRefactory is a software security company that develops automated source code analysis and correction tools designed to detect and fix bugs and security vulnerabilities in complex software systems. The company's core product is iCR (Intelligent Code Repair), a static analysis tool augmented by artificial intelligence that identifies and automatically remediates critical programming errors in source code. The company's approach combines deep static analysis with AI to provide what it describes as high-precision bug detection and correction, with an emphasis on minimizing false positives. OpenRefactory targets software development organizations seeking to improve the security, reliability, and compliance posture of their codebases. Their tools are designed to integrate into developer workflows, enabling automated identification and repair of vulnerabilities without requiring extensive manual intervention. OpenRefactory was co-founded by Dr. Munawar Hafiz, a researcher with over 15 years of experience in automated bug fixing, and Charlie Bedard, a veteran of multiple technology startups with prior experience at companies including Cisco and Apple. The company has received endorsements and funding support from organizations including Google, Microsoft, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the National Science Foundation. The company's advisory board includes Dr. Jeffrey Ullman, an emeritus professor of computer science at Stanford University, and Dr. Robert Bowdidge, who has worked on refactoring tools at Apple and Google. OpenRefactory positions its technology at the intersection of software engineering research and practical application security tooling.