Allen Holub

Allen is a distinguished software architect and Agile consultant with decades of experience in enhancing software development practices and designing resilient, scalable software architectures. His career has been devoted to training, consulting, and coaching on Lean and Agile methodologies, with a focus on process-agnostic approaches that improve organizational agility and build high-performing development teams.

Allen’s professional journey began in hardware engineering, eventually transitioning into software development, where he played a critical role in designing complex systems—including compilers and real-time operating systems. His strategic and technical contributions have supported early-stage startups as CTO and driven the development of numerous commercial applications.

A respected thought leader, Allen is also a prolific author and educator. His published works span a range of key software engineering topics, and his video courses—featured on platforms like Pluralsight, LinkedIn Learning, and O'Reilly—have educated thousands on subjects such as object-oriented design, software architecture, and domain-driven design.

His academic contributions include teaching at prestigious institutions like the University of California, Berkeley, and Mills College, reinforcing his commitment to advancing excellence in software engineering education.

With a unique blend of deep technical knowledge and strategic insight, Allen continues to shape the future of software development through agile transformation, architectural innovation, and impactful education.