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The people behind the Software

Pablo Dejuan

An insider view on the typical issues of software making, focusing on the less technical bits, helping colleagues and users. I share some links of inspiration and comment on how to deal with the red-tape.

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    Based in London, Pablo Dejuan, with 20+ years in IT, adeptly navigates startups to established firms. Skilled in retail e-commerce & insurance, he leads global engineering teams & champions Domain-Driven Design (DDD).

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