Nathan Keeys
I’m a senior frontend engineer, design technologist, musician and certified accessibility professional (CPACC) with 10+ years of experience working within healthcare, civic tech, government, and advertising. My work spans frontend engineering, human-centered design, digital accessibility, and creative technology. I currently work as a frontend engineer and consult on digital accessibility.
Work
VA Patient Appointment Viewer - Coforma
Built and led frontend and accessibility development for a clinician-based patient viewer.
Janus Retirement Benefits Application - Coforma
Digital modernization effort for a legacy retirement benefits application. I implemented accessible frontend components using React and TypeScript, complex form handling and architected complex state management with Redux Toolkit.
CarpeDM Dating - Freelance
I built a Vue.js and Express web application with Stripe API integration for membership onboarding and dashboard management
Idioglossia.lang - Self-initiated
A sensory linguistic experience which allows users to send real-time speech acts as 'interactions' to a browser-based visualization.
FBI Jobs Website - Accenture Federal Services
Led frontend development and Drupal site building for the previous FBI Jobs website redesign. (Website was recently redone)
Resume
Software Engineer — Coforma
August 2022–Present
Built accessible healthcare applications with React, TypeScript, and FastAPI; led WCAG 2.2 AA remediation that resolved more than 75 accessibility issues.
Independent Consultant & Educator — Digital Anthro
2018–Present
Provide digital accessibility consulting and training.
Senior Frontend Engineer — Accenture Federal Services
December 2019–July 2022
Led a three-person frontend team delivering an accessible Drupal site.
Frontend Developer — Westat
October–December 2019
Built an accessible Drupal frontend and custom theme for an NIH-sponsored health resource website.
Founding Frontend Engineer & UI/UX Consultant — CarpeDM Dating
2023
Built the MVP web onboarding flow and member portal in collaboration with the founders and DC design agency Talooka Studio.
Creative Technologist — RP3 Agency
August 2017–September 2019
Designed and built web prototypes, custom WordPress experiences, and UX concepts while advising clients on technical feasibility and implementation.
Music & Sound Installations
Noise Shift
An interactive generative art installation combining JavaScript, WebGL, and original audio, exhibited at CICA Museum in South Korea.
Nate K - Solo Project
Nate K is a solo full production music project featuring a fusion of acoustic-driven R&B, and ambient music.
80% Cacao - Lofi & Ambient
80% Cacao is a lofi and ambient music project, featuring original compositions.
Nsay Mada - R&B & Electronic
Produced an R&B and electronic inspired album for singer-songwriter Nsay Mada.
Luma EP Audiovisual Music Player - 80% Cacao
An audiovisual web-based project to promote 80% Cacao's first EP Luma.
Music Production & Songwriting Services
Music production, songwriting, arrangement, and creative collaboration services available through SoundBetter.
Teaching
Three.js Fundamentals Workshop
A Three.js fundamentals workshop presented for The Collab Lab.
Creative Coding Workshop at Women Who Code Tokyo
A hands-on creative coding workshop presented for Women Who Code 東京 (Tokyo).
Full-stack Bootcamp Assistant Instructor — George Washington University
4 cohorts of students supported in learning full-stack web development through technical instruction, project guidance, and guided troubleshooting.
Selected Collaboration
Organizations and initiatives I have worked with.
Certifications
IAAP CPACC - Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
2026
TouchDesigner Operation Foundations - The Interactive & Immersive HQ
November 2025