Expert Web Accessibility Specialist

12+ years’ experience designing and developing the accessible web. Subject matter expert on Section 508, WCAG 2.0 & WCAG 2.1. Skilled at Accessibility consulting which includes planning, strategizing and executing accessibility compliance audits and providing contextual recommendations. Committed to a web that works for everyone.

Competencies and Strengths:

  • Conducting accessibility compliance audits on websites, web-based applications, software applications, Mobile apps, PDF documents and forms, Microsoft Word docs, Power Point presentations.
  • Generating accessibility reports against Section 508, WCAG 2.0 AA & WCAG 2.1 AA.
  • Strong understanding and usage of Screen readers like JAWS & NVDA for Windows, Talk Back for Android, VoiceOver for iOS.
  • Proficiency and experience in automated tools like , axe, WAVE, WorldSpace Assure, WorldSpace Attest and WorldSpace Comply.
  • Knowledge and firsthand experience in other assistive technology like screen magnifiers, Adaptive switches, Speech recognition system etc.
  • Applied knowledge of WAI-ARIA concepts.
  • Ability to relate to people at any level of technical & business.
  • Participate in requirements analysis sessions with business analysts, account team, vertical teams to understand the business requirements and scope.
  • Work with cross functional teams like Development, Product, UI & UX Design & QA teams to translate business objectives and requirements into rich and interactive browser-based solutions that are powerful, easy to use and highly customizable.
  • Client communication, multitasking, on-time quality deliverables and proactive in decision making.
  • Commitment and dedication towards the objective.
  • Team leading skills, encouraging the team members to explore things, at the same time build confidence among them.
  • Flexibility to work as an individual as well as with group of team. Good experience in delivering and managing projects.
  • Can maintain the workflow efficiently and strong at preparing reports.

Technical Skills:

  • Web Publishing – HTML5, CSS3
  • Scripting languages – CMS (Word press, Jhoomla , Drupal )
  • Accessibility Evaluation – WCAG 2.0 & WCAG 2.1 (Level A, AA, AAA) , ATAG, Section 508 & UAAG
  • Applied knowledge of WAI-ARIA Concepts
  • Accessibility Testing Tools – Assistive technologies (screen readers – JAWS & NVDA), Keyboard, Browser Automated Testing, Color Contrast Analyzer
  • Office – MS Word, MS Excel
  • Operating System – Windows XP/ Vista, Windows 7 & Windows 10

Professional Qualifications:

  • Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies(CPACC) by IAAP
  • Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) by IAAP
  • Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) by IAAP
  • HTML5.0x: HTML5 Introduction by W3Cx
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Successfully completed “Entrepreneurship Development Program” from Xavier Institute for Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME) Business School, Bangalore
  • Certificate course in MS Office (With JAWS – Screen reading Software) in an NGO named EnAble India, Sept 2007- April 2008
  • Proven excellence in Digital marketing and Advertising owing to the numerous projects undertaken for various clients in diversified industries. Core expertise lies in the area of SEO, Social Media and Content marketing.

Speaking Engagements:

  • Presented a talk on the topic “Testing Mobile Content to WCAG 2.0 Guidelines” at CSUN 2016
  • Member of the panel discussion at CSUN 2016 on the topic “The Mind’s Eye: Perception through the mind of 5 Visually impaired personas”
  • Speaker at Tech share India 2016 and shared views on HTML5 Accessibility
  • Spoke at Word Camp Pune 2015 & Word Camp Mumbai 2016 on WordPress Accessibility
  • Key Speaker at Click Asia Summit (CAS) – Asia’s largest Marketing Event in 2011
  • Key speaker at Bangalore Entrepreneur’s meet
  • Been invited to speak at the prestigious ‘India Search Summit 2010’ where I shared my expertise on content creation and about the importance of product appeal and accessibility
  • Speaker at IndiSEO event where I spoke about the impact of accessibility and usability of Search optimization and Organic search rankings
  • Spoke at Digital marketing summit (Hyderabad) where I shared my knowledge on benefits of web accessibility
  • Speaker at ‘Social Media Campfire’ conducted by Catalyst Labs in 2010
  • Been invited to be a Guest speaker for the well acclaimed Entrepreneur Development Program (EDP) at the prestigious Xavier Institute for Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME) Business School, Bangalore in 2009