Dean Keesey — AI Systems Architect & Enterprise Advisor

The gap between AI tools and AI results is architectural.

Most teams have the models. What they're missing is the layer above them — the knowledge infrastructure, context architecture, and agentic AI orchestration patterns that determine what the system can actually do. I design that layer. I've also built every piece of it myself, which means no black boxes, no diagrams that can't ship, and no surprises when it hits production. I provide the judgment. Claude implements.

Professional Experience

20+ years architecting enterprise systems — from financial services infrastructure to AI-powered platforms

Enterprise AI & Systems Architecture

Founder & AI Systems Architect

Client Engine AI
2023 - PresentOakland, CA

AI systems architecture and deployment practice. Design and build production LLM orchestration infrastructure, multi-agent coordination systems, and enterprise automation pipelines for organizations moving from AI curiosity to AI infrastructure.

Key Achievements:

  • Architected Claude Code Swarm — multi-agent orchestration framework coordinating parallel AI workers with task delegation, conflict detection, and automated verification
  • Built Enhanced iTerm MCP integration enabling AI-driven terminal automation with session management and cross-tool coordination
  • Designed email intelligence pipeline: automated classification, priority routing, and response drafting via n8n/Slack/LLM integration
  • Shipped ResumeCoach and Prettify AI — production SaaS products built on Claude API with real-time streaming and document generation
Claude API
MCP
Python
TypeScript
n8n
Cloudflare Workers
React
Astro
GCP
Enterprise Experience

Senior UI Engineer — AI Customer Success Platform

SupportLogic (AI-Powered Customer Success)
Series B Startup
Sep 2021 - Apr 2022San Jose, CA
SupportLogic (AI-Powered Customer Success) logo

Built frontend for NLP-powered sentiment analysis platform. SupportLogic uses AI to predict customer escalations from support ticket language patterns, enabling proactive intervention before churn.

Key Achievements:

  • Developed alpha version of Agent Support Experience (ASX) product
  • Built React components connecting to Salesforce API for enterprise customers
  • Collaborated with Product Owners and UX designers using Agile methodologies
React
TypeScript
React Query
Styled Components
Redux
Salesforce API

Fractional CTO & Technical Director

Masumi Hayashi Foundation
Jun 2016 - PresentOakland, CA

Fractional CTO for nonprofit preserving globally renowned Japanese-American artist's legacy. Oversee all technology strategy, infrastructure, and digital platform development.

Key Achievements:

  • Recovered SFMOMA exhibition deadline — emergency technical intervention saved museum partnership
  • Built Stripe donation pipeline with webhook automation and real-time Slack notifications
  • Architected GCP infrastructure: BigQuery analytics, Cloud Functions, automated reporting
  • Placed artwork in major museums: SF MOMA, LACMA, Smithsonian Asian Art
  • Granted digital rights for Apple Film "Swan Song" starring Mahershala Ali
React
Astro
GCP
Cloudflare
Stripe API
BigQuery
Python
Node.js
Enterprise Experience

Senior UI Engineer

SuccessFactors (SAP)
Fortune 50
Jul 2014 - May 2016San Francisco, CA
SuccessFactors logo
part of
SAP logo

Developed enterprise HR platform features using SAP's proprietary UI framework, serving major global corporations.

Key Achievements:

  • Designed "Action Search" feature with 2-phase auto-complete functionality
  • Successfully integrated search feature across all suite SPA product pages
  • Delivered admin control panels moving SSH key config to user-based controls
  • Worked with SAP UI5 component framework for enterprise-scale applications
SAP UI5
JavaScript (ES5)
jQuery
SCSS
CSS3
HTML5
Enterprise Experience

Software Engineer (Contract)

Guidewire Software
Insurance Technology Leader
Apr 2013 - Nov 2013Foster City, CA
Guidewire Software logo

Principal SCSS/CSS Engineer for 2013 Guidewire Suite serving insurance industry enterprises.

Key Achievements:

  • Created custom Ext.js theme for Policy Center, Claims Center, and Billing Center
  • Delivered complete suite on time, surpassing customer expectations
  • Filled critical internal team skill gap in advanced CSS architecture
Ext.js
SCSS
CSS3
JavaScript
Agile Methodologies
Enterprise Experience

Frontend Engineer

GreatSchools.org
1M+ Daily Visitors
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012San Francisco, CA
GreatSchools.org logo

Led major site redesign for leading education platform serving millions of parents and educators.

Key Achievements:

  • Delivered complete site redesign on high-traffic education platform
  • Worked with HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery for responsive user experience
HTML5
CSS3
jQuery
JavaScript
JSP
JST
Enterprise Experience

Software Engineer II (Frontend)

Maxis Studio (Electronic Arts)
Fortune 200
Oct 2008 - Sep 2009Emeryville, CA
Maxis logo
part of
Electronic Arts logo

Staff Frontend Engineer for EA's premier simulation game studio, working on Spore.com digital ecosystem.

Key Achievements:

  • Built single-page applications for Sporepedia and MySpore platforms
  • Delivered pixel-perfect marketing pages for AAA game launch
  • Worked with millions of user-generated content pieces in gaming ecosystem
JavaScript
YUI
jQuery
HTML
CSS
Java
JSP
Direct Web Remoting
Enterprise Experience

Software Engineer II - UI

iKnowMed (US Oncology/McKesson)
Healthcare Technology
Apr 2006 - Oct 2008Berkeley, CA
iKnowMed logo
part of
US Oncology/McKesson logo

Developed electronic medical records applications for cancer treatment used by nationwide oncology network.

Key Achievements:

  • Built UI for oncology-focused enterprise EMR system
  • Collaborated with engineering team for life-critical medical software
  • Delivered applications used by cancer treatment professionals nationwide
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
JSP
JSTL
Java
Enterprise Experience

Frontend Team Manager

Agency.com (Goldman Sachs Digital)
Digital Agency for Fortune 100
2000 - 2001New York City, NY
Agency.com logo
Enterprise Clients
Client 1 logoClient 2 logoClient 3 logo

Managed frontend development teams building large-scale client websites including first Goldman Sachs High Net Worth platform.

Key Achievements:

  • Led client-facing supervision of multiple coding teams
  • Built Goldman Sachs High Net Worth Investors website and research platform
  • Managed $1M+ client website projects for Sprint, Cushman & Wakefield
  • Performed management duties including performance reviews and recruiting
HTML
JavaScript
JSP
ASP
Flash
Team Leadership
Enterprise Experience

Team Leader - Internet Strategy & Development

Prudential Investments
Fortune 50
1998 - 2000Newark, NJ
Prudential Investments logo

Team Leader for Prudential's Internet Strategy and Development Group, managing digital transformation initiatives.

Key Achievements:

  • Advanced from Developer to Business Analyst to Team Leader in 2 years
  • Automated content delivery systems for public website and intranets
  • Managed production and distribution of financial product prospectuses
  • Trained incoming Director of Internet Strategy on group processes
HTML
JavaScript
Perl
Process Automation
Team Leadership
Enterprise Experience

Field Sales Contracts Specialist

Oracle Corporation
Fortune 100
1994 - 1995Redwood Shores, CA
Oracle Corporation logo

Developed complex enterprise software licensing contracts for Oracle database and tools across multiple US regions.

Key Achievements:

  • Assembled licensing contracts ranging from $500K to $4.5M
  • Supported Field Sales Representatives across Northeast, Central, and Southeast regions
  • Ensured compliance with internal legal policy and executive approval structures
Oracle Database
Enterprise Software Licensing
Contract Management

Enterprise Portfolio Highlights

8
Fortune 500 Companies
20+
Years Enterprise Experience
Fortune 50
Highest-Tier Clients

What I Do

I Build

  • Multi-agent orchestration systems
  • LLM pipelines & RAG infrastructure
  • MCP servers & Claude integrations
  • Cloudflare edge APIs & TypeScript backends
  • React & Astro frontends

I Advise On

  • Which processes to automate vs keep human
  • Build vs buy for AI tooling
  • AI readiness & adoption sequencing
  • Governance, safety & audit trail design
  • Enterprise stakeholder alignment