# Sam Bigelow

> Frontend Engineer

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/sambigelow

I am a versatile full-stack developer with 8 years of experience in building complex web applications. I have a proven ability to lead technical transitions and deliver scalable solutions, with a strong focus on frontend development and cloud technologies. I have extensive experience in building and integrating with RESTful APIs to create seamless, high-performance applications. I am passionate about working with React, Next.js, and TypeScript to develop user-friendly and efficient software.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Ford Motor Company
Jan 2021 – Present | Remote
I developed the e-commerce platform for fordpro.com using React and Webpack Module Federation, deployed on GCP with Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, and managed via Terraform. I led the migration of a legacy application to a microfrontend architecture, ensuring no disruption to user experience. Additionally, I collaborated across teams to deliver critical features, including a Company Switcher, auto-enrollment for vehicles, and led 6 market launches.

### Software Developer @ VNDLY Inc
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Cincinnat, OH
I built and maintained a full-stack enterprise SaaS application using Python Django, Next.js, and AWS, delivering features like responsive timesheets and configurable forms for a multitenant system. Collaborating in Agile teams, I iteratively improved the customer experience and delivered updates based on user feedback.

### Frontend Engineer @ GitLab Inc.
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Everywhere
I developed reusable UI components, such as checkboxes, form inputs, and popovers, using Vue.js, CSS, and semantic HTML to improve consistency and accessibility (W3C guidelines). I integrated these components with a Ruby on Rails backend, communicating via GraphQL and RESTful APIs.

### Software Developer @ Kroger
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Blue Ash, Ohio
I worked on an Agile team to build and maintain ClickList, Kroger’s online grocery shopping application, using React and Redux for the front end and Java with Spring for the API server. I focused on improving code maintainability by implementing unit and functional tests with Jest and WebDriver.io. Additionally, I analyzed usage metrics, created performance alerts, and utilized existing tests to diagnose, prioritize, and resolve bugs efficiently.

### Analyst @ Nielsen
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Cincinnati, Ohio

### Leadership Development Associate @ Advantage Sales & Marketing
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Portland, Oregon


## Education
### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics
The Ohio State University
Jan 2012 – Jan 2015


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/samuelbigelow
- Website: http://www.sambigelow.dev

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Last updated: 2026-03-22