Lauren Barker

Lauren Barker is a highly skilled Staff Fullstack Engineer at GitLab, specializing in Globalization & Localization since September 2019. With a focus on innovative localization engineering, Lauren combines AI capabilities with human expertise to enhance user experience across languages. Prior to this role, Lauren served as an Engineering Manager at GitLab, where the emphasis was on team development and success. Previous experience includes a Fullstack Engineer position at Cal Poly Corporation, where digital technologies and e-commerce solutions were developed, and a Frontend Engineer role at XYZ Textbooks | MathTV, leading the adoption of new web design principles. Lauren's early career includes various technical roles, starting as a Software Engineer at Web LB Designs and as a Web Developer for Cal Poly Magazine. Lauren holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Communications from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.