I build user interfaces and frontend systems for web and mobile applications
Senior Frontend Engineer • UX Technical Consultant • Educator
I’m Nathan Keeys, a Senior Frontend Engineer, Consultant, and Educator with a focus on UX, accessibility, frontend architecture, and A P I integration for web and mobile products, services and experiences. As an engineer with a design background, I think in systems with a strong focus on inclusive design and accessibility.
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 written 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 & 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
I built applications for VA, CMS and OPM to digitalize manual government processes, ultimately increasing work efficiency.
Digital Anthro, LLC - 03/2017 - Present
Owner + UX Technical Consultant + Educator
Digital Anthro helps startups build accessible, human-centered experiences for web and mobile applications
CarpeDM Dating - 2019 - 2021
Founding Full-stack Engineer
I 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
I built websites and applications for various government departments.
RP3 Agency - 08/2017 - 09/2019
Creative Technologist
I built websites and applications for various commercial clients.
UX + Frontend Consulting for Startups
Retainer
UX + Frontend Technical Advisory
duration: Monthly / Ongoing
description:Ongoing UX and frontend advisory for startups building web and mobile applications. Includes design-to-code alignment, scalable component and design system strategy, accessibility strategy, performance optimization, and workflow improvements.
pricing: Contact for details
Retainer
UX + Accessibility Support
duration: Monthly / Ongoing
description:Ongoing support to ensure web and mobile experiences are accessible, intuitive, and user-friendly. Includes usability reviews, accessibility guidance, code and design recommendations, and strategies to maintain inclusive, WCAG-compliant products.
pricing: Contact for details
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