Samantha Thorud

Sam Thorud has extensive experience in user experience engineering and web development, currently serving as a Manager in UX Engineering at Thomson Reuters since June 2019. In this role, Sam has progressed from Senior UX Engineer to Lead User Experience Developer, focusing on building accessible and reusable code while advocating for inclusivity in design and development. Prior to this position, Sam worked as a Freelance Web Developer and Designer from June 2015 to August 2019, collaborating with clients to create elegant and responsive websites. Additional experience includes a tenure as a UX Developer at VALERE Consulting and Recruiting from May 2018 to June 2019. Sam's educational background features certifications in Full Stack Web Development from Codecademy and Free Code Camp, as well as ongoing studies at Team Treehouse.