SUMMARY

• 6 years of experience in the field of information technology with emphasis in Software Quality Assurance, Section 508 Compliance Testing, Documentation and Web Accessibility testing on Client - Server and Web-Based applications using Manual and Automation tools.
• Hands on experience using different Manual and Automated testing tools for Accessibility Testing: JAWS/NVDA/Voice over, WAT, WAVE, Axe Developer Tool, Narrator, Juicy Studio Accessibility Toolbar and Color Contrast Analyzer (CCA).
• Trained Development and QA team on using various testing tools and standards.
• 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.
• Knowledge and understanding of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Perform Section 508 Compliance Testing with Accessibility Life Cycle and Accessibility Best Practices Library. Experience in writing Test Plans, Test cases, Test Scenario for 508 Technical Standards and Sub Technical Standards.
• Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0,2.1) the United States Access Boards accessibility guidelines and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Extensive experience in Documentation testing, PDF file testing, and Web Content testing using JAWS Tools. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, ARIA, Acrobat Pro xi and its Accessibility features.
• Extensive knowledge of electronic communication accessibility barriers (hearing, physical, speech, cognitive, and vision disability experience).
• Extensive experience in create Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT) for 508 testing.
• Establish guidelines, best practices and standards related to designing and maintaining accessible websites, mobile apps, and online materials.
• Vast experience on all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Development Methodology and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) along with excellent analytical, troubleshooting, interpersonal communication and presentation skill.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Methodologies: Waterfall, RUP, Agile, UML

Testing and defect tracking Tools: IBM Rational, QC/ALM/Team Track, JIRA, and Quick Test Pro (QTP), JAWS, NVDA, Narrator, Magic, WAT, AccVerify, HISoftware

Project Management Tool: IBM Rational

Operating System: Windows Vista/XP/2000/98/95, Dos, Unix

Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, ARIA, AJAX, DHTML, XML

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Senior Accessibility Tester

Responsibilities:

• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.0 guidelines.
• Responsible for assessing web application for conformance with established web accessibility standards WCAG 2.0 A and AA.
• Responsible for accessibility testing using assistive technologies JAWS, NVDA, Window-Eyes, Zoom Text, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and tracking the defect.
• Performed various Section 508 accessibility Compliance testing with JAWS, Narrotor, Zoom Text, NVDA, WAVE, WAT, Axe Developer Tool, Fire Eyes, Adobe Acrobat pro DC.
• Having extensive knowledge of HTML, ARIA, CSS and Section 508 Technical Standards.
• Provide suggestion to developers, testers and project team.

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

Senior Accessibility Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Section 508 Compliance testing & consulting.
• Performed various Section 508 accessibility Compliance testing with JAWS, Narrotor,Zoom Text, NVDA, WAVE,WAT,Axe Developer Tool, Fire Eyes, Adobe Acrobat pro DC
• Having extensive knowledge of HTML, ARIA, CSS and Section 508 Technical Standards.
• Performed accessibility testing, remediation independently following Section 508 Technical Standards.
• Broad experience in Documentation testing and remediation (PDF, Excel, WORD and PPT files using JAWS/NVDA Tools. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, ARIA & XML, Acrobat Pro xi/DC and its accessibility features
• Extensive experience in QA for testing websites as well as remediated PDF completed by other testing team members
• Assisting developers with understanding and then resolving the functional, non-functional, compatibility, 508 Compliance defects
• Performed vigorous Section 508 accessibility Compliance test with JAWS, WAT and HiSoftware Logged, monitored and retested defects in IBM Rational Tool for Section 508 failures with various compatible browsers based on Section 508 Technical Standard.
• Widespread experience in create Government Product Accessibility Template (GPAT and VPAT) to ensure application is compliance with US Section 508
• Wrote test plan and VPAT for Section 508 Compliance test. Trained Development and QA team on using various 508 tools and standards.
• Provided defect status reports & test-case execution reports on weekly basis using IBM Rational Tool.

Environment: IBM Rational, HTML, CSS, ARIA, EXCEL, JAWS, NVDA, Narrator, Windows.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Section 508 Tester

Responsibilities:

• Broad knowledge of accessibility barriers as well as the tools and techniques for overcoming them
• Knowledge of accessibility standards: WCAG 2.0, ADA Section and 508.
• Performed various Section 508 accessibility Compliance test with JAWS, NVDA, Narrator WAT, MAASA and AccVerify etc. Logged, monitored and retested defects in QC for Section 508 failures with various compatible browsers.
• Assisted developers with understanding and then resolving the functional, non-functional, compatibility, 508 Compliance defects.
• Knowledge of discern accessibility issues from design and code
• Knowledge of accepted accessibility patterns and best practices
• Experience in developing accessible digital products and web content
• Knowledge of analyze and employ problem-solving skills to recommend the best solution
• Knowledge of analyze code for accessibility issues
• Knowledge of accessible user interface design practices and principals
• Experience in guide and coach colleagues and clients in one on one, small group, or large forum environments
• Knowledge of both an accessibility consultant and web engineering role
• Hands on experience to communicate to a wide range of project (e.g. Executives, Managers, Designers, Developers, etc.)
• Assisted developers with understanding and then resolving the functional, non-functional, compatibility, 508 Compliance defects.
• Wrote test plan and VPAT for Section 508 compliance test. Trained Development and QA Team on using various 508 tools and standards.

Environment: Team Track, XML, JAWS, NVDA, Narrator WAT, AccVerify

Confidential, Silver Spring, MD

Accessibility Tester

Responsibilities:

• Provide senior-level support with the Section 508 classes.
• Conduct senior-level peer reviews of test documents ( Guides, Documentation Test Checklist, PDF Test Checklist etc.)
• Extensive knowledge in 508 Technical Standards and Sub Technical Standards.
• Extensive experience in writing Test Plans, Test cases, Test Scenario for 508 Technical Standards and Sub Technical Standards.
• Extensive experience in Documentation, PDF & Web Content (1194.22) testing.
• Extensive experience in create Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT) for 508 testing.
• Perform Section 508 Compliance Testing with Accessibility Life Cycle and Accessibility Best Practices Library.
• Create Checklist based on Section 508, WCAG 2.0 and ADA.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, ARIA & XML and its accessibility.
• Knowledge and understanding of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software and its Accessibility Tools.
• Conduct expert-level knowledge of execute test plans on software applications and learning systems and document results in comparison to Section 508 compliance requirements.
• Provide expert-level knowledge of IT Testing processes and best practices.
• Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), the United States Access Boards' accessibility guidelines and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Environment: Windows XP, MS Office, QC, Methodology (Waterfall and Agile)