Dean Keesey - Full Stack Developer & SEO Specialist

Hi, I'm Dean Keesey

Full Stack Developer specializing in modern web frameworks, SEO optimization, and digital marketing integration. I create high-performance websites that drive real-world results through improved search visibility and user engagement.

Technical Skills

Frontend
Backend
Dev Tools & Infrastructure
Digital Marketing
Security

React

Level 5

Advanced state management, custom hooks, performance optimization

TypeScript

Level 5

Type-safe development, generics, advanced patterns

CSS/Sass

Level 5

Modern layouts, animations, responsive design, cross-browser compatibility

Next.js

Level 4

Server-side rendering, static generation, API routes

Astro

Level 4

Static site generation, component islands, content-focused sites

Tailwind

Level 4

Utility-first CSS, responsive design, component styling

Node.js

Level 4

RESTful APIs, authentication, middleware

Azure

Level 3

App Services, Functions, Storage, deployment workflows

Python

Level 2

Basic scripting, conceptual understanding of frameworks

PostgreSQL

Level 2

Database concepts, basic queries

GraphQL

Level 2

API consumption, basic query structure

CI/CD

Level 4

GitHub Actions, automated deployment workflows

WordPress

Level 4

Theme customization, plugin integration, content management

AI Toolchain

Level 4

Effective prompt engineering, API integration, LLM workflow optimization

Docker

Level 3

Development environments, basic containerization

AWS

Level 3

S3, basic deployment configurations

SEO

Level 4

On-page optimization, local SEO strategy, keyword research

Analytics

Level 3

GA4 implementation, conversion tracking, performance reporting

WordPress Security

Level 5

Advanced hardening, malware removal, attack mitigation, security audits

Web Security

Level 3

Vulnerability assessment, secure coding practices, penetration testing

Experience

2022 - Present

Web Developer & SEO Specialist

Independent Consultant

Delivering impactful web solutions focused on performance, security, and search visibility for various clients.

React
Next.js
Astro
SEO
Analytics
WordPress
2023

Website Modernization

Masumi Hayashi Portfolio

Rebuilt legacy art portfolio using Astro framework with modern scrolling UX similar to short-form content platforms.

Astro
JavaScript
CSS Animations
2023 - 2024

Local SEO Campaign

Therapist & Political Campaign

Achieved page 1 rankings for therapist practice and political campaign sites through comprehensive on-page SEO and local business optimizations.

SEO
WordPress
Content Strategy
2022

Security Remediation

The Sticking Place

Performed security overhaul for a compromised WordPress site with malicious adware and implemented hardening measures to prevent recurrence.

WordPress
Security
PHP