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Tony Keiser

tonykeiser.com • keisertony@gmail.com • (206) 353-3484 • Sherman Oaks, CA

Senior Software Engineer

Frontend-focused full stack engineer with 5+ years of experience building performant, data-driven applications. Strong background in React, TypeScript, Next.js, and mapping/visualization tools. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and ship high-impact features in fast-paced, technical environments.

Experience

Senior Software Engineer – Freelance
Remote, Los Angeles, CA • Oct 2024 – Present

  • Built Navo (navo.app), a navigation tool for the oil and gas industry using Next.js, Laravel, React Native, and Mapbox
  • Implemented Meilisearch to enable fast search/filter across 1M+ oil/gas well records
  • Integrated Twilio for SMS alerts and Stripe for subscription billing with webhook automation

Senior Software Engineer – Zeek Interactive
Remote, Los Angeles, CA • Apr 2023 – Oct 2024

  • Developed and maintained custom applications using React, React Native, Laravel, and Swift
  • Collaborated with PMs and designers to deliver scalable, user-focused features
  • Integrated QuickBooks SDK for automated invoicing and reporting
  • Used Sentry.io and CI tools to ensure high production reliability

Software Engineer (Contract) – Gigwell
Hybrid, Los Angeles, CA • Sep 2022 – Dec 2022

  • Built data-driven frontend components using Next.js, TypeScript, and Material UI
  • Developed a search engine using scraped venue data to optimize booking workflows
  • Implemented a custom Leaflet map view to visualize search results with real-time interactivity

Senior Software Engineer – Akerna
Remote, Los Angeles, CA • May 2021 – Jun 2022

  • Led frontend architecture and sprint delivery for a high-compliance SaaS platform using React, Laravel, and Express
  • Delivered features supporting retail operations and regulatory compliance
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to manage release planning in a CI/CD DevOps environment

Full Stack Developer – ULC Ministries
Seattle, WA • Jun 2019 – Feb 2021

  • Improved UX and performance of Laravel-based e-commerce platforms (e.g., GetOrdained.com)
  • Optimized SQL queries and media assets to reduce page load time and improve SEO rankings

Education

Full Sail University
B.S. in Mobile Development • Winter Park, FL • Graduated 2016

Skills

Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, SQL
Frameworks: React, Next.js, Laravel, Express, React Native
Styling/UI: Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Radix UI
Tools & APIs: Stripe, Twilio, Mapbox, Meilisearch, QuickBooks SDK, Sentry, Git, CI/CD