Episode 421 | Gien Verschatse - Choosing Your Way

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Gien Verschatse talks with Dave Rael about teaching and learning, reading, Domain-Driven Design, paying kindness forward, and overcoming and over-emphasis on the expectations of others

Gien Verschatse, a software developer with 10 years of experience, mainly in a .NET environment, who likes to start her day with coffee. She specialises in bridging the gap between users and developers by practicing domain driven design. Besides that she loves to learn how teams can improve the way they make decisions both on a technical and organisational level. She is a strong believer of continuously learning by deliberate practice and knowledge sharing, which is why she dedicates a lot of her free time speaking at conferences or user groups. She also helps to organise an F# conference in the US, Open FSharp. When she is not busy with all of the above, you will find her on the sofa, reading a book (yes, with coffee).

Chapters: 0:16 - Dave introduces the show and Gien Verschatse3:55 - Gien's emphasis on reading and her interest in decision-making theory8:14 - Gien interest in teaching and experiences with speaking12:44 - The appeal of Domain-Driven Design17:09 - Finding joy in F# and the mentoring of Mathias Brandewinder20:48 - Paying forward what has been generously given and being involved with the F# Foundation22:28 - Gien's story of failure - allowing the misguided opinions of others to shape her experience and her future 28:15 - Gien's book recommendations37:03 - The things that have Gien most excited38:18 - Gien's top 3 tips for delivering more value41:42 - Keeping up with Gien

Resources: Decision Theory Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software - Eric Evans Domain-Driven Design Europe Ubiquitous Language Eric Evans on Developer On Fire Mathias Brandewinder on Developer On Fire

Gien's book recommendation: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life - Mark Manson A Philosophy of Software Design - John Ousterhout

Gien's top 3 tips for delivering more value: Look in places other than the software field for advice and ideas to learn Plan your weeks Understand your strengths and weaknesses