Kendra Haan

My journey to software wasn’t linear, but it was driven by curiosity. I first earned a degree in Communications, Information Systems, and Graphic Design from Calvin College before discovering my true passion, engineering and writing code, through a second degree in Computer Engineering from Grand Valley State University.

Over the past four years at Atomic Object, I’ve had the opportunity to build a wide range of applications—from content creation tools to scheduling and billing systems, as well as complex, domain-driven software. I thrive on diving into unfamiliar territory, learning fast, and crafting creative solutions tailored to my clients’ most challenging needs. My strength lies in my ability to understand intricate systems and distill them into maintainable, human-centered software.

One of the things I love most about working at Atomic is being surrounded by thoughtful, inventive people. Together, we build excellent software and have a lot of fun doing it. I also enjoy giving back to the local software community through organizing Merge, a Grand Rapids tech conference that brings people together to share ideas and sharpen their skills.

When I’m not coding, you can usually find me enjoying Michigan’s natural beauty, catching live music, or hanging out with my dogs and cat.