I build user interfaces and frontend systems for digital experiences
Senior Frontend Engineer • UI Consultant • Educator
I’m Nathan Keeys, a Senior Frontend Engineer, Consultant, and Educator with a focus on frontend architecture, interactive systems, UI/UX, accessibility, and A P I integration for digital experiences. As a design-driven engineer, I think in systems with a strong focus on accessibility and usability.
I currently work as an software engineer at Coforma.
Beyond my professional work, I've supported 4 cohorts as a TA at GWU Fullstack Bootcamp, hosted Creative Code workshops at The Collab Lab and Women Who Code (Tokyo), featured a javascript-based digital installation in the CICA Museum's "Over the Structure" 2021 exhibition and have produced and written music for over a decade.
Featured Public Projects
CarpeDM Dating - Membership Onboarding Flow & Dashboard
Company: Digital Anthro, LLC (Consulting)
Role: Founding Full-stack Software Engineer
Built with: Vue, Vuex, Express, Stripe API, Rewardful API
CarpeDM Dating is a DC-based exclusive, member-only, video-first dating app and personalized matchmaking service designed for professional Black women and those seeking to date them. As a consultant brought on during their initial stages, I helped scope out the UX and lead the development of their web-based payment flow, background verification funnel, and member dashboard.
View CarpeDM Dating Case Studies
Technical Expertise & Contributions
Design to Development
As an engineer with a design background, I've supported both teams, effectively communicating implementation logic to designers, converting design specs to functional components, and seeing usability and a11y from both perspectives.
Frontend Architecture & API Integration
I help teams build complex frontend systems utilizing React, Typescript, Next.js and other frontend, testing and automation tools. Additionally, I engage in cross-functional collaboration with backend engineers to support API integrations and data handling.
Accessibility & Inclusive Focused
Usability and accessibility are legally and ethically core essentials for all digital products. I have domain knowledge of a11y compliance, universal design and inclusive design which I take in account when building or advising UI/UX solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaboration is always eye opening for me. I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and learning from them. Whether it's working with backend devs, designers, devOps or strategists, I make it a priority to listen and produce constructive input.
Domain Knowledge
Healthcare, Civic Tech, Advertising, Tech, and Cultural Institutions.
Coforma - 09/2022 - Present
Frontend Software Engineer
Developed applications for the VA, CMS, and OPM to digitize manual government workflows, improving operational efficiency.
Digital Anthro, LLC - 03/2017 - Present
Owner + UI Technical Consultant + Educator
Digital Anthro partners with startups to help them build accessible digital experiences
CarpeDM Dating - 2019 - 2021
Founding Full-stack Engineer
Designed and developed a web-based member payment portal integrated with CarpeDM’s mobile app.
Accenture Federal Services - 12/2019 - 09/2022
Frontend Software Engineer
Developed websites and applications for multiple government departments.
RP3 Agency - 08/2017 - 09/2019
Creative Technologist
Developed websites and applications for a range of commercial clients.
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