I build user interfaces and frontend systems for products, websites and digital experiences
Frontend Engineer • Creative Technologist
I’m Nathan Keeys, a Frontend Engineer, Creative Technologist and Educator with a focus on UX, accessibility, frontend architecture, and api 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 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 & 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
Built applications for VA, CMS and OPM to help improve working processes and increase efficiency.
Digital Anthro, LLC - 03/2017 - Present
Owner + Creative Technologist + Educator
I help early-stage startups and SMBs design and build web and mobile product experiences.
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 and small businesses design and build web and mobile product experiences.
Advisory
Frontend + UI Technical Advisory
duration: 1 month – Ongoing
description:A flexible advisory retainer for startups and product teams, providing guidance on design systems, frontend architecture, and scalable user interfaces for web and mobile software products.
pricing: Contact for details
Software
Frontend + UI Development
duration: 1 - 3 months
description:A frontend development retainer for startups and product teams, focused on building scalable user interfaces and frontend systems for web and mobile software products. The scope of work can be flexible based on the needs of the project, such as implementing a design system, accessibility mitigation or building out frontend features.
pricing: Contact for details
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