Lauren Ebels

I graduated from Calvin College in 2020 with degrees in Computer Science and Biology. I spent time mentoring middle and high school aged girls in computer science through the Girls Who Code club. While my love for plant ecology remains, I knew I wasn't ready to leave programming behind. I wanted to understand not only how to build well-crafted software, but also how to work effectively with the people who use it. I knew Atomic Object would be a place that would allow me to experience the full spectrum of software development. I also knew it would be a place where I could find purpose in my work, and continue engaging with my community in West Michigan.

Since 2020, I've worked on a variety of interesting projects ranging from web applications to IoT products to complex data migrations. I love working with clients to identify what will best fit their needs. Going from the amorphous understanding of a product to watching its final form bring out excitement in its users can feel like a magic trick! I have continued to find ways to make code more approachable - most recently through Django Girls, an educational programming workshop.

Outside of work, you can find me tending to my vegetable and native plant gardens, going on a walk to the ice cream shop, snoozing with my cats, or playing Valheim with my friends.