Hi, I'm Damian.

YOW! Technical Director, Architecture Consultant and Trainer, Software Developer, and Creative.

I have over 25 years of experience in software development, architecture, and consulting. I am passionate about helping teams and organisations build better software, faster.

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Damian Maclennan

Recent posts

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race website re-launch

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race website re-launch

I don’t often talk about the specifics of work I’ve done publicly, but recently I collaborated with Craig Castledine on the relaunch of the website …

YOW! 2025 Wrap

YOW! 2025 Wrap

It’s been a few weeks now, but I am still on a high from YOW! 2025. It was my 12th or 13th as an attendee, but my first as Technical Director and part …

DDD Outback 2025

DDD Outback 2025

I just got back from one of the most fun weekends in a long time. 40 software nerds, camping by a river next to a pub in the middle of nowhere. This …

Joining YOW! Conferences

Joining YOW! Conferences

A little bit of personal and career news. In July I join the YOW! Conferences team as Technical Director. It’s a huge honour, and somewhat …

Human Shaped Microservices at DDD Adelaide

Human Shaped Microservices at DDD Adelaide

Slides and reflections from speaking and attending DDD Adelaide 2024.

YOW! Tech Leaders Summit wrap up

YOW! Tech Leaders Summit wrap up

I recently had the priviledge of being a track host for the Brisbane YOW! Tech Leaders Summit. I always love YOW! Conferences for the mix of speakers, …