Gien Verschatse

Gien Verschatse is an experienced consultant and software engineer who specializes in domain modeling and software architecture. She’s fluent in both object-oriented and functional programming, mostly in .NET. As a Domain-Driven Design practitioner, she always looks to bridge the gaps between experts, users, and engineers. As a side interest, she’s researching the science of decision-making strategies to help teams improve how they make technical and organizational decisions. She shares her knowledge by speaking and teaching at international conferences. When she isn’t doing all that, you’ll find her on the sofa, reading a book and sipping coffee.

books by Gien Verschatse

Collaborative Software Design
  • October 2024
  • ISBN 9781633439252
  • 416 pages
Included with a Manning Online subscription
  • printed in black & white

In Collaborative Software Design, you’ll explore principles, techniques, and tools to promote safe communication as you discover business problems, formalize requirements, and implement a software project. It highlights established collaborative modeling tools like Event Storming, Example Mapping, Wardley Mapping, and Domain Storytelling, and introduces unique approaches for managing cognitive biases, conflict, and organizational hierarchy. Whether you’re a business stakeholder, a technical contributor, or a professional facilitator, you’ll learn how to hear and benefit from every voice in the room.