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:
- - Dave introduces the show and Gien Verschatse
- - Gien's emphasis on reading and her interest in decision-making theory
- - Gien interest in teaching and experiences with speaking
- - The appeal of Domain-Driven Design
- - Finding joy in F# and the mentoring of Mathias Brandewinder
- - Paying forward what has been generously given and being involved with the F# Foundation
- - Gien's story of failure - allowing the misguided opinions of others to shape her experience and her future
- - Gien's book recommendations
- - The things that have Gien most excited
- - Gien's top 3 tips for delivering more value
- - Keeping up with Gien
Resources:
Gien's book recommendation:
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