SUMMARY

• 7+ years of IT experience in Software Quality Assurance, Web Applications, Mobile Apps, and all digital Documentation Testing.
• Widespread experience on Accessibility standards & Laws: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0/2.1, and Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act.
• Extensive expertise in Manual, Automation, Web, Mobile, and PDF Testing for A11y using JAWS, NVDA, ChromeVox, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Acrobat Pro DC, WAT, WAVE, AXE, A Checker, CCA, Juicy Studio Accessibility Toolbar.
• Work closely with Design Team, Development Team, and Product Owners based on Accessibility products and feature by suggesting, recommending the best solutions.
• Experience reviewing visual and interaction Design, Content, and documentation for accessibility issues. Diagnose the cause and suggest solutions.
• Vast experience in Section 508 Compliance Testing for people with hearing, physical, speech, cognitive, and vision disabilities.
• Conversant with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Development Methodology, Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and working knowledge in Agile methodology and Waterfall.
• Excellent experience of conducting comprehensive accessibility testing using a variety of methodologies: visual analysis, automated scans, screen reader reviews, color sampling, keyboard only, browser plug - ins, and code reviews.
• Extensively involved in Documentation Testing and Remediation (PDF, Word and Excel files testing using Acrobat XI Pro, JAWS, and NVDA).
• Experience and knowledge of having HTML4 & 5, CSS, ARIA, AJAX & XML.
• Ability to review implemented UI and code, identify issues and advise solutions.
• Knowledge in validating the Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT) and GPAT for Accessibility and Section 508 Testing.
• Perform Accessibility Testing with Accessibility Life Cycle and Accessibility Best Practices. Moreover, experience in writing Test Plans, Test cases, Test Scenario with Accessibility in mind and following WCAG and Section 508 Technical Standards and Sub Technical Standards.
• Prepared detailed reports documenting identified violations with suggested solutions based on the existing design and defects.
• Experience in using different bug tracking tool such as HP ALM, Jira & Rally.
• Experienced in various kinds of testing like Functional, Full suites of Regression, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), End to End Testing.
• Participated in Defects review meeting and status of the project.
• Excellent organizational, communicational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential - Charlotte, NC

Lead Accessibility Tester

Responsibilities:

• Experience working in WCAG 2.0/2.1 with Level A & AA Success Criteria and Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act for all digital contents.
• Involved in Web, Mobile, PDF Testing, and hands-on experience with assistive technologies tools such as JAWS, NVDA, ChromeVox, TalkBack, and VoiceOver on different browsers.
• As a lead of the Accessibility team, provide technical suggestions and accessibility oversight of user interfaces. Also, work closely with the UI/UX, Product, Development Teams, and Product Owners to ensure that all anticipated features are accessible for all abilities of people.
• Conduct analysis of the report from Automated Accessibility tools using WAVE, AXE, Accessibility Insight for Web & Headings Map for Accessibility issues.
• Write Test Cases, Test scenarios, Test Scripts, and Defects details on Spreadsheet and Word document for ALM and execute manually.
• Test, Logged, Monitor, and retest the defects in ALM for Accessibility failures with various compatible browsers. Also, keep track of Jira for project updates.
• Analyzing UI, code, and review for Accessibility matters.
• Excellent experience in ADA Testing and remediation of PDF, Word, Excel, and other digital content using Acrobat Pro DC.
• Execute Functional, Negative, Positive, Full suites of Regression, End to End, Data Validation for Web Accessibility Testing and PDF.
• Participate in Sanity Testing after new build comes in QA environment and Regression Testing for issue Fixes, Closed, Failed, Deferred, and Duplicate in defect status.
• Provide guide, coaching, and shadow support team members with Accessibility Standard and Guidelines.
• Cooperate with Development Team to resolve the most common ADA issues and provide codes of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA for A11Y.
• Experience to Analyze and Problem-Solving Skills to recommend the best Accessibility solution.

Confidential - Tampa, FL

Accessibility Specialist (ADA)

Responsibilities:

• Experienced in WCAG 2.0/2.1 Level A & AA Success Criteria and Widespread knowledge of US ADA for digital assets.
• Extensively involved in testing for Web content accessibility, Mobile Apps and hands-on experience with assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover and TalkBack.
• Advice, train, and provide specific WCAG guidelines 2.0/2.1 regarding UX Design for Web Accessibility onsite and external team.
• Performing Accessibility Testing & consulting following Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973.
• Logged, monitored, and retested defects in JIRA for Section 508 failures with various compatible browsers.
• As a key member of the Accessibility team, provide technical recommendations and accessibility oversight of user interfaces. Work closely with the UI/UX, product, and development teams to ensure that envisioned features are accessible.
• Analyzed UI and code for Accessibility issues.
• Extensive experience in Testing and Remediation PDF, Word, Excel, and all other electronic contents using Acrobat Pro DC and Screen Readers tools.
• Work in collaboration with internal and external teams to identify strategies and implement accessibility solutions.
• Conducting analysis of report from automated accessibility scan using WAVE, AXE, Fire Eyes, Juicy Studio Accessibility Toolbar.
• Create Test Cases, Test Report details based on the Accessibility point of view in JIRA.
• Collaborating with Development Team to resolve most common accessibility issues.
• Writing test plan and VPAT/GPAT for Section 508 Compliance test.
• Go over VPAT’s checklists to make sure all the digital products and service are accessible.
• Experience in analyzing and employees problem-solving skills to recommend the best solution.
• Working with the developers to deliver codes of HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript for ADA.

Confidential - Jacksonville, FL

Accessibility Tester

Responsibilities:

• Performed Web Accessibility Testing and as well as Remediation PDF, WORD, PPT, Excel and all other E&IT using JAWS/Window-Eyes as disable people expecting information.
• Involved in Accessibility testing independently following WCAG 2.0 Guideline.
• Hands on experience using different manual & automated tools- JAWS, WAT, Voice-Over and A Checker, Accverify.
• Extensive knowledge of HTML4 & 5, ARIA, JavaScript and AJAX as well as US ADA, Section 508.
• Extensive experience in QA for testing websites as well as remediated PDF Forms completed with other team members.
• Develop materials and implement on accessibility standards to a wide variety of audiences.
• Wrote Test Plan and Accessibility Evaluation Report and Trained Development and QA team on using various tools and standards.
• Ensuring that web contents are Perceivable, Operable, Understandable and Robust.
• Experienced performing gap analysis and recommendations for accessibility design and testing life cycle.
• Generated test data for execution purposes and validate fixes and ensures regression testing.
• Performed Functional, Negative, Smoke, Regression, Full suites of Regression, end to end, data validation and Web accessibility Testing.
• Reviewing user stories in Rally for different Sprints.
• Manually executed test cases and test scenarios to verify the expected results versus actual results using Rally.
• Tracking, reviewing, and analyzing defects using Rally.

Confidential -Woodland Hills, CA

Manual/ADA Tester

Responsibilities:

• Perform U.S Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 testing, remediation for software and web application.
• Providing accessible web implementation guidelines and real-time code examples based on wireframe review.
• Performed Accessibility Testing & consulting following section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973.
• Logged, monitored, and retested defects in ALM for Section 508 failures with various compatible browsers.
• Extensive experience in Testing and Remediation PDF, Word and Excel and all other E & IT using Acrobat Pro XI/ DC as disable people expecting information.
• Work in collaboration with internal and external teams to identify strategies and implement Accessibility Solutions.
• Conducted analysis of report from automated accessibility scan using WAVE, FireEyes, Juicy Studio Accessibility Toolbar.
• Guide and coach colleagues and clients in one on one, small group, or large forum environments.
• Collaborate with Development Team to resolve most common Accessibility Issues.
• Wrote test plan and VPAT/GPAT for Section 508 Compliance test.
• Go over VPAT’s checklists to ensure all the products and service are accessible.
• Experience to analyze and employ problem-solving skills to recommend the best solution.
• Advanced knowledge of HTML4 & 5, CSS, ARIA and JavaScript.
• Establish guidelines, best practices and standards related to designing and maintaining accessible websites, mobile apps, and online materials.