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About
Twelve years of reading WCAG documents so you don't have to.
Brandon Church
VP of Product, Genius AI / Founder, Modern Softworks
I lead product at Genius AI during the day and run Modern Softworks for teams that need complex applications built right the first time. I have spent 12+ years building for federal agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and startups that needed things to actually work. When you hire Modern Softworks, you are not getting a project manager who relays messages or a junior developer learning on your project. You are getting the person who built accessible federal systems, rescued a failing government contract, and shipped career portals for Dell and Lenovo. Same person. Every time.
The Studio
Modern Softworks is a development studio that builds complex applications and makes them intuitive. Design-to-development under one roof, from Figma concepts to production-ready code. No handoffs between agencies, no gaps between what was designed and what gets built. If you have ever received a final build that looked nothing like the mockups, you know why that matters.
What sets us apart is that every project ships with WCAG 2.2 AA compliance built in from the first line of code. Not retrofitted after launch, not bolted on before an audit. Accessible architecture is part of the foundation. The result is cleaner code, better UX, and a 100% federal accessibility audit pass rate.
We operate at the rare intersection of ServiceNow platform expertise and deep accessibility knowledge. Whether it is a custom React application, a Section 508 compliant government portal, or an accessible design system that cuts development time by 60%, the approach is the same: understand the complexity, then make it disappear for the end user.
The work speaks for itself. Federal systems managing billions in humanitarian aid shipments. Security clearance platforms used across government agencies. Career portals for Dell, Lenovo, HP, and Bank of America. Every one of them built accessible from the start.
With 12+ years of product engineering experience, an active Public Trust clearance, and a track record that includes rescuing a failing multimillion-dollar government contract, Modern Softworks brings senior-level expertise to every engagement. Private sector and federal, from our studio in Boise, Idaho. Someone has to know this stuff. Turns out that is us.
How I Work
Audit and Discover
Every engagement starts with understanding where you are. Accessibility audits, codebase reviews, and user flow analysis to identify exactly what needs attention.
Design and Build
Accessible architecture from the ground up. Semantic HTML, ARIA patterns, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility built into every component.
Test and Validate
Real testing with real assistive technology. NVDA, VoiceOver, JAWS, keyboard-only navigation, and automated scanning to verify WCAG 2.2 AA compliance.
Credentials and Expertise
0+Years Product Engineering
0%Federal Audit Pass Rate
0+Clients Served
Track Record
- VP of Product at Genius AI
- Active Public Trust clearance
- Director of Engineering experience
- Rescued a failing multimillion-dollar government contract
- Fortune 500 clients: Dell, Lenovo, HP, Bank of America
- Built federal systems managing billions in transactions
Technologies
ReactNext.jsVueAngularTypeScriptNode.jsPostgreSQLTailwind CSSServiceNowFigmaOpenAIClaude APILangChainWCAG 2.2Section 508ARIANVDAVoiceOverJAWSaxe-coreLighthouse
What I Believe
Accessible From Line One
Accessibility is not a retrofit. Every project starts with semantic markup, keyboard patterns, and screen reader compatibility built into the foundation. Not added later. Not bolted on before an audit. Built in from the start.
Direct Access, No Handoffs
You work with the person doing the work. No project managers relaying messages, no junior developers learning on your project. One expert, fully accountable.
Tested With Real Technology
Automated tools catch about 30% of accessibility issues. The rest requires real assistive technology. Screen readers, switch controls, keyboard-only navigation. I test with all of them. That is how you get a 100% pass rate. There is no shortcut.
What Others Say
Working with Brandon has set a standard that few UI/UX developers can live up to. The breadth and depth of his knowledge was continually surprising, and his desire to learn more is almost unmatched. Whether it was working with a complex platform like ServiceNow, or navigating the demanding accessibility requirements of a federal project, Brandon has always exceeded expectations on every front.
I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to improve their UI/UX experience, or modernize accessibility standards.
Accessibility Emergency?
Facing an ADA demand letter, failed audit, or critical compliance deadline? We offer rapid-response accessibility remediation at $250/hr (minimum $5K engagement).