Summary
Andy Frievalt is a Senior React Developer with over two decades of software experience and more than a decade focused on modern front-end engineering, currently building React solutions at Baird and running his own consultancy, Frievalt Inc. He specializes in crafting reusable component libraries, design systems, and mission-critical UIs for regulated industries—bringing a pragmatic blend of C#, .NET, and modern JavaScript (React/Redux/TypeScript) expertise. Andy has led frontend teams, mentored engineers, and shipped rapid MVPs under tight deadlines, notably modernizing financial tools at Northwestern Mutual and architecting cross-product design systems at ServiceChannel. He’s the creator of Firefight, a no-code JS library that demonstrates his interest in developer ergonomics and data-driven UIs, and he pairs hands-on implementation with process improvements like test-driven development and code review standards. Based in Milwaukee, he combines deep legacy-platform knowledge (Silverlight, WinForms, C++) with contemporary web practices, making him adept at bridging old and new tech stacks.
11 years of coding experience
23 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Computer Science, Computer Science at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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