I build user interfaces and frontend systems for products, websites and digital experiences
Frontend Engineer • Design Technologist
I’m Nathan Keeys, a Frontend Engineer, Design Technologist and Educator with a focus on UX, accessibility, frontend architecture, and api integration for software/web products and services. As an engineer with a design background, I think in systems with a strong focus on user experience 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), started a consultancy called Digital Anthro, LLC, featured a javascript-based digital installation in the CICA Museum's "Over the Structure" 2021 exhibition and have produced and songwritten music for over a decade.
What I Do
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 & UI State Management
I've helped teams build frontend systems utilizing UI component libs, state management, error handling and testing to ensure performant, secure user interfaces.
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
Built applications for VA, CMS and OPM to help improve working processes and increase efficiency.
Digital Anthro, LLC - 03/2017 - Present
Owner + UI/UX Consultant + Educator
I provide services to help early-stage startups build inclusive software products.
CarpeDM Dating - 2019 - 2021
Founding Full-stack Engineer
Designed and built a web-based member payment portal that integrated with CarpeDM's mobile app.
Accenture Federal Services - 12/2019 - 09/2022
Frontend Software Engineer
Built websites and applications for various government departments.
RP3 Agency - 08/2017 - 09/2019
Creative Technologist
Built websites and applications for various government departments.
Consulting Services
I provide retainer-based services to help early-stage startups build human-centered software products.
Advisory
Frontend/UI Technical Advisory
duration: 1 month - Ongoing
description:A flexible UI/Frontend technical advisory retainer for startups who need guidance on design systems, frontend architecture, and scalable interfaces.
pricing: Contact for details
Audit
Usability & Accessibility Review
duration: 1 - 2 weeks
description:A structured usability and accessibility review evaluating user flows, interface clarity, and WCAG alignment, with clear recommendations for improvement.
pricing: Contact for details
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