The Kudos Board

Good work leaves a trail. These are real words from clients, coworkers, and partners I’ve worked alongside, building smart, meaningful work that actually performs.

Mike Neubig

GrantWriters

Project Director

"David approached the GrantWriters platform with care, precision, and a strong understanding of our goals. The result was a solution that felt thoughtful, effective, and built to support real users."

David Chau

Cheetah Digital

Senior Schedule Analyst

“He has a knack for art direction and design strategy and knows how to execute a project from start to finish, no matter the obstacles in his way.”

Oscar Carleson

Bona

Senior Brand Director

"On the Bona digital transformation, David brought clarity and structure to a complex global platform. His UX-driven approach helped modernize the experience and strengthen performance across campaigns and product launches."

Shivanjali Verma

Saritasa

UX/UI Designer

"David has been a great manager to me and the rest of the design team at Saritasa. He’s very well versed with the latest technologies and has a great understanding of building a successful product with strategic planning, innovative ideas, and organizational skills."

Anh Nguyen

Saritasa, LLC

UX Designer

"David is one of the most influential leaders I have ever worked with. He is constantly looking for innovative ways to improve the department and the company. David is creative, resourceful, and solution-oriented. I often found myself relying on him to communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide optimized solutions for both parties."

Heather Osteen

GeekHive

Content Marketing Director

"David Keyes is one of the most creatively gifted people I've worked with in the marketing space. His ability to not only come up with beautiful designs for clients both internal and external, but to invite honest feedback and criticism to ensure that the final product is the right one."

Hector Consuegra

Cheetah Digital

Web Developer

“David is creative and always goes the extra mile for the client. He is passionate about his work and it shows he truly loves what he does.”

Joe Ankave

Ink Us

Tattoo Artist, Founder

"Working with David and the Saritasa team was a turning point for InkUs. The vision, leadership, and care for the product brought our idea to life in ways that genuinely exceeded expectations."

Matt Kracht

Starbucks

Creative Manager

"When David joined us in Seattle, he immediately felt like part of the Starbucks team. His creative energy, digital expertise, and hands-on approach made the work stronger and the collaboration genuinely fun."

Michael Gorga

ADT Security

Creative Director

“David's strategic mindset and design expertise was instrumental to the success of our most top-performing digital campaigns.”

David Macli

Audiomack

Co-Founder

"Watching Audiomack evolve during the app refresh was incredibly rewarding. David brought strong UX leadership and visual direction that helped deepen how artists and fans connect, and the product is meaningfully stronger because of his contributions."

Lee Doyle

MarketCast Group

EVP, Global Client Strategy

"Merging MarketCast and Turnkey Intelligence was no small challenge, and David approached it with confidence and calm. His ability to align strategy, design, and usability made the work feel both ambitious and grounded."

Keyra Jallah

SDLC

Solutions Architect

"His creativity on consulting and suggesting the best paths to a clear final result, make him an excellent designer. If provided with the opportunity to lead a team, he will absolutely support their success by giving direction and reviewing the results to ensure a successful final product. He's incredible!"

Rex Galbraith

Consensus, Inc

Vice President of Sales

"From the very start, David brought sharp thinking and real care to the AC Hotel microsite. He created an experience that honored the brand’s elegance while still feeling human and connected to the surrounding community, and we genuinely loved working with him throughout the process."

Kristen Skundrick

Cheetah Digital

Enterprise Sales Director

"Any project David worked on, he always had his client best interest in mind and would have solutions for the number of problems that were presented to him. I would recommend David to any organization!"

Martin Laurent

Cheetah Digital

Head of Creative, EMEA

"David is really engaged in his job, with a positive attitude, and he is focus on the company’s interests before seeing his own. He has a lot of experience and knowledge to share ..."

Karina Fernandez

American Society of Hematology

Chief Information Officer

"Working with David has felt less like hiring a consultant and more like gaining a true strategic partner. His leadership across UX, digital design, and platform strategy helped ASH grow with clarity, confidence, and real momentum."

Brandon W. Mosley

GeekHive

Senior UX Director

"...,I witnessed his output of high-quality UX and visual design work, understanding industry principles, and demeanor with clients that instilled confidence and excitement."

Jerry Fan

Cheetah Digital

Web Developer

“I quickly lost count the number of times he stayed late, worked holidays, or otherwise did whatever it took to get stuff done on time–without sacrificing quality.”

Tessa Younger

SCD Coalition–ASH

Sr. Brand Manager

“...we really appreciated his consideration about inclusion and accessibility when thinking through the user-experience and our audience's needs.”

Nicole Waxenblatt

Grey Group

VP, Creative Group

"There’s a rare ease to working with David and the Cheetah Team that makes bold creative possible. Across web, social, digital, and email for brands like CoverGirl, his leadership elevated the work while keeping teams energized, aligned, and excited about what we were building together."

Kevin Laxer

Scriptera

Chief Executive Officer

"From early concept through launch, David and the Saritasa team were steady, thoughtful, and deeply invested in the success of Scriptera. His guidance made complex work feel manageable and set us up for long-term confidence in the product."

William Sullivan

GeekHive

Marketing Transformation Manager

"He has a deep understanding of design thinking, a practical approach to his work, and the ability to connect creative to business outcomes. He is dedicated to doing exceptional work and building meaningful experiences for our clients and end-users alike."

Amanda Celestin

ADT Security

Digital Marketing Manager

"I worked with David at ADT, and he’s a truly creative thinker and visionary. It was always a pleasure collaborating with him on ideas to improve our email program through his graphic and creative designs."

Phil Nabal

Deliver-It, LLC

Chief Executive Officer

"Rebuilding our brand and digital systems with David marked a major shift for the business. His strategic thinking and execution helped position Express Overnite for the next phase of growth."

Jennifer Kulzer

Corbion

Senior Global Digital Marketing Manager

"Leading a global website transformation across multiple business units is never simple, and David handled it with steady leadership and care. He aligned teams across regions and helped evolve Corbion’s digital presence into a cohesive, scalable platform that supported the business worldwide."

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