Vlad Khononov is a software architect with extensive industry experience, working for companies large and small in roles ranging from webmaster to chief architect. In 2021, Vlad authored Learning Domain-Driven Design, followed by the publication of his second book, Balancing Coupling in Software Design, in 2024. Currently, Vlad helps companies to make sense of their business domains, untangle monoliths, and tackle complex architectural challenges. He is also a public speaker, presenting on topics such as domain-driven design, distributed systems, software architecture, and how these disciplines evolve in the brave new world of AI-assisted software engineering.