Wed Dec 18 2024

In this episode, we chat with Maritza Ebling, a seasoned software engineer and leader, about her unconventional journey from a theoretical math and neuroscience major at Wesleyan University to leading teams in the tech industry. Maritza reflects on how her curiosity and passion for problem-solving guided her career path, starting with computational neuroscience work at Mass General Hospital, where she discovered her love for software engineering. Maritza shares key moments from her career, including the challenges of breaking into the tech field without a traditional engineering background. She credits pivotal mentors and peers who took chances on her potential and helped shape her skills through collaboration and support. She also discusses the transition from being a hands-on engineer to becoming a leader focused on empowering others.