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Brent Ogden

Front-End Developer & React Specialist

Front-End Engineer | React · Tailwind · Python

I build fast, modern web experiencesprioritizing React & Tailwind while focusing on perfomance and usability.

I’m a tech-driven problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments, whether working independently or collaborating with a team to reach shared goals. I take pride in learning new skills quickly and delivering efficient, accurate results. I’m always looking for opportunities to improve processes and workflows—and I’m not afraid to dive into new tools or technologies to make that happen.

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Open to remote & Denver-area roles12+ years experience · React · JS · Tailwind

Profiles & Resume

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What I'm great at:

Turning messy requirements into clear front-end experiences, tightening up performance and accessibility, and building reusable components that make the next project faster.

Featured Projects

A quick snapshot of work where I owned the front-end experience.

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Denver Socials

Denver Socials

2025

Landing page for a local non-profit that hosts networking events and meetups with the proceeds going to local causes. Built in React using Tailwind CSS.

ReactTailwind CSSNetlify
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B Squared Solutions

B Squared Solutions

2025

A polished business and consulting site built with React and Tailwind CSS, featuring parallax visuals, smooth animations, reusable components, and a modern section-based layout.

ReactTailwind CSSFramer Motion
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Mile High Mashup

Mile High Mashup

2022

Site built in React utilizing Tailwind CSS and consuming APIs for scores, news, and videos relating to various Denver pro sports.

ReactTailwind CSSREST APIs
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My Story

For more than a decade, I’ve worked across startups, agencies, and long-term client relationships, creating front-end experiences that balance speed, maintainability, and business impact. I thrive in both IC and team-driven roles, and I care deeply about thoughtful UX, clean code, and predictable workflows.

I adapt quickly to new technologies, connect APIs with ease, and automate repetitive tasks so teams can move faster. From content-driven marketing sites to robust React dashboards, I focus on building solutions that scale.

I’m currently based just outside Denver, CO and am open to both remote opportunities and in-office work.

Quick snapshot

  • • 12+ years in frontend and backend development
  • • Skilled in React, JS, Tailwind, Node, Python and much more
  • • Focused on UI, UX, and performance
  • • Vast experience with agencies, designers & product teams

How I like to work

Defining clear requirements from the start, collaborating throughout, and architecting production-ready applications from the first deploy. If it doesn't work, it doesn't ship!

Experience

A timeline of roles where I shipped meaningful features, supported team development, and improved workflows across the organization.

  • Recreated existing site by engineering a pixel-perfect React/TailwindsCSS version from scratch-improving efficiency and client satisfaction by 50%
  • Architected & Deployed a custom Shopify plugin for a landscape-supply client that calculates material costs and dynamically adjusts shipping rates—driving a 30% uplift in user engagement.
  • Developed Shopify apps and extensions for multiple clients, eliminating reliance on expensive third-party solutions and reducing ongoing platform costs.
  • Redesigned & Optimized the quote-request and lead-generation form for a garage-epoxy company—streamlining the user experience and boosting qualified leads by 25%.
  • Engineered Full-Stack Development of a responsive React/Tailwind CSS website for a Golden Retriever breeder, from wireframes through launch, to enhance brand presentation and site performance.
  • Spearheaded a project to design, research and develop a Python-based ML desktop application that was deployed to 148 users in the Legal department.
  • Earned a Quarterly Innovation Award for creating Python automation scripts to streamline time consuming manual processes and reduce workload from 1 week to a few hours.
  • Mentored junior engineers, improved processes, and facilitated contract management by configuring contract types and templates for end-users.
  • Resolved complex production application issues and verified process success by conducting audits on Contract Lifecycle Management projects.
  • Designed and implemented changes to the CLM software based on Business/Technical Requirements.
  • Provided expert guidance to business partners and other IT resources regarding application and process matters.
  • Prepared targeted documentation for executives and architecture teams, including design considerations, interface specifications, and proof-of-concepts.
  • Principle contact for the Business Analysts and Service Delivery Managers
  • Became the SME for our Airtable project management tool - created new processes/workflows and optimized existing ones - trained new and existing SDMS/BAs/etc. on how to use the tool
  • Ran/modified/created Python scripts to automate various aspects of the configuration process to streamline these very manual and time-consuming processes.
  • Wrote an in-depth process document outlining AirTable processes and functions.
  • Updated code on 60+ marketing pages for a chief client to accommodate our new look and feel and code structure.
  • Assisted in configuring assets and programs for client campaigns, using both proprietary CMS tools and HTML/CSS
  • Worked with BAs (Business Analysts) and SDMs (Service Delivery Managers) to ensure that client requirements were properly documented and realized in the final product.
  • Assisted the configuration team with the configuration of Jumbotrons, Promos, Marketing pages,Navigation items, ActionCards, etc. in alignment with the client's program designs.
  • Built a microsite to house training videos that I and the rest of the configuration team created
  • Coded several websites using HTML5/Handlebars/PHP as well as 3rd party CMS tool - Adobe Experience Manager
  • Identified and suggested new technologies and tools for enhancing product value and increasing team productivity.
  • Maintained existing websites and design and deliver new responsive templates.
  • Converted several existing PHP websites for use with Static Platform - Apache server on AWS using Grunt/Handlebars
  • Converted PSD files provided by marketers into responsive, bootstrap-based HTML5 websites, utilizing several task runners and preprocessors - SASS/Grunt/Gulp
  • Administered the creation, support, and implementation of BoldChat, live chat provider used on 100's of sites.
  • Uploaded videos, create custom players, and handle administration of Brightcove to manage video content across 100's of sites.
  • Redesigned and administered SharePoint site for use by the Web Team
  • Purchased, configured, and transferred hundreds of domains - including submitting DNS requests and facilitating transfer of domains into centralized account.
  • One of two system admins for project management tool - Workfront - created new request forms for various teams within the organization to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
  • Assisted with content management for various sites - using Adobe Experience Manager CMS tool.
  • Performed regression testing and ongoing maintenance of all consumer-facing entities (7 websites, 2 mobile apps, and department SharePoint site)
  • Tested and maintained both mobile applications across both iOS and Android platforms.
  • Worked with the Project Management team, Content Administration team, and Interactive Development team continually from inception/discovery to completion.
  • Entered, tracked, monitored, and assigned tasks into TFS (Team Foundation Server) to facilitate workloads for all teams.
  • Ongoing communication with off-site mobile development team in Argentina to facilitate upgrades/enhancements/new functionality and resolve bugs - extensive use of Pivotal Tracker
  • In charge of crash report tracking, app store and website customer feedback, bi-weekly release highlight correspondence, and several other inter-department communications.
  • Managed the production process from start to finish (handling creative media/orders from point of receipt to finalization)
  • Administered most widely used database in the company (monitor and fix issues, make improvements/enhancements, handle questions, implement upgrades, etc.)
  • Created/maintained several reports in MS Access used by VPs and several other departments to monitor vital information.
  • Worked with small team to ensure 300 - 800 ads per week were completed, approved, and uploaded by the deadline.

Skills & Experience

The creative and technical edge behind every project.

Python

4+ years · Intermediate

Python

4+ years experience · Proficiency: Intermediate

HTML5

14+ years · Advanced / Expert

HTML5

14+ years experience · Proficiency: Advanced / Expert

Javascript

14+ years · Intermediate

Javascript

14+ years experience · Proficiency: Intermediate

React

4+ years · Intermediate

React

4+ years experience · Proficiency: Intermediate

NodeJS

8+ years · Intermediate

NodeJS

8+ years experience · Proficiency: Intermediate

PHP

4+ years · Intermediate

PHP

4+ years experience · Proficiency: Intermediate

GitHub

10+ years · Intermediate

GitHub

10+ years experience · Proficiency: Intermediate

CSS3

14+ years · Advanced / Expert

CSS3

14+ years experience · Proficiency: Advanced / Expert

TailwindCSS

2+ years · Intermediate / Advanced

TailwindCSS

2+ years experience · Proficiency: Intermediate / Advanced

Wordpress

5+ years · Intermediate

Wordpress

5+ years experience · Proficiency: Intermediate

JQuery

10+ years · Intermediate

JQuery

10+ years experience · Proficiency: Intermediate

Photoshop

14+ years · Advanced

Photoshop

14+ years experience · Proficiency: Advanced

NPM

10+ years · Intermediate

NPM

10+ years experience · Proficiency: Intermediate

Vite

6+ years · Intermediate / Advanced

Vite

6+ years experience · Proficiency: Intermediate / Advanced

Bootstrap

14+ years · Advanced

Bootstrap

14+ years experience · Proficiency: Advanced

Shopify

2+ years · Novice

Shopify

2+ years experience · Proficiency: Novice

Let's connect

Interested in working together—or just want to chat about a front-end challenge you're facing? Send me a note with a bit of context, and I'll get back to you.

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