QA 508 SME

Candidate Qualification Summary:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems

* ***** ** ********** ** 508 compliance specialist/web designer/UI Developer using HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Experience using SSB Bart tool AMP as a high level screening tool for estimations on new client projects

Extensive experience fixing all section 508 and web accessibility findings from automatic/manual testing. Used tools tool JAWS, Windows Eyes, Magic Zoom, and SSB Bart (AMP)

Understands the full SDLC and experience working/training the BA’s, QA, Developers to ensure 508 compliance on projects. Ability to communicate in technical and non-technical nature with different audiences.

Professional Summary:

ActioNet 12/2014 to Present

508 Specialist/ UI Developer

Section 508 compliant, web development (HTML, CSS, and JS) and testing SME for all (CMS) contract projects including public facing application developed using Java, XML, XHTML, and CSS.

Manage the 508 related tasks while maintaining and creating SOP and SOW for 508 testing and process.

Train developers, BA’s and QA’s on different 508 mythology testing. Train how to remediate the 508 issues and determine the best practices to implement as standard practices. Communicate resolutions with reports and manage the 508 team with weekly meetings and work process flow.

Fix all section 508 and web accessibility findings from automatic/manual testing.

Work closely with BA’s on the recent findings by government and perform additional testing using section 508 (AT) tool JAWS, Windows Eyes, Magic Zoom, and SSB Bart (AMP).

Perform and check all section 508 testing is properly performed to ensure that fixes are correctly done during development and QA/bug fixes. Suggest alternatives methods such as creating a static pages and/or iframes with the same data in the dynamic page).

Work with Business Analysts, QA and Developers of the SDLC development team and participate in weekly scrum meetings.

Work with the client(s) and stakeholders on weekly updates regarding function/status of the website.

Contractor for Ace Info Solutions 06/2014 to 09/2014

508 Specialist/ Web Developer (3 month contract)

Performed Section 508 compliant Web Development (HTML, CSS, and JS) and testing for USDA's public facing application developed using Web 2.0, ASP.Net, C# and VB.Net and SQL Server.

Fixed all section 508 and web accessibility findings from automatic/manual testing. Worked closely with the recent findings by government and perform additional testing using section 508 (AT) tool JAWS, SSB Bart (AMP).

Coordinate resolutions, status updates on the effort with government, connected with the POC to create and update current tasks and deliverables as well as back up updates in visual basic. Ensured files are checked in and compare all updates with other developers.

Performed and checked (monitored) all section 508 testing are properly performed to ensure that fixes are correctly done during development and QA/bug fixes (if fixes are unable to be fixed in a timely manner, other alternatives methods such as create a static page with the same data in the dynamic page)

Worked with other Web and ASP.Net Developers on the development team and involved in the weekly agile/scrum meetings. Work with the client on weekly updates on function/status of the website through conference calls and WebEx. Focus on stakeholder needs and communicate on deliverables, status, and improvements as metrics units and reports.

Contractor for Milvets 05/2013 to 04/2014

Web Designer/ 508 Specialist

Designed prototypes'/wireframes for new website. Worked with client and team on function and layout of the site.

Recommended improvements and new look and feel; with QA testing developed, document management using software and agile system using Jira, JAWS15, Dreamweaver/PhotoShop, HMTL5 CSS. Measured effectiveness of the website by executing 508 testing performing manual and automated validation of application.

Weekly agile meeting with team and developers for monthly reports for stakeholders.

Contractor for Teksystems/RMCI 12/2012 to 05/2013

508 Specialist/ .Net Developer

Provided application maintenance & application version updates. Report and fix bugs using TFS to track all bugs and functional requirements.

Used API protocol to develop forms and other web applications for new social web site using C# & vb.net 2.0 - 3.5 & updating IIS

Front End Development with QA test plans for UI Interfaces using web controllers and third party tool testing, implementing testing documentation for internal and external testing, 508 compliance brown bag lunches, testing material for 508 compliance issues and recommendations for solving issues.

Created 508 training materials for PDF/Word/HTML according to requirements & specific policies standards.

Daily team meetings in an agile environment with follow ups from clients as well as a professional status of all tasks and/or projects.

EIS Contractor for United States Patent and Trademark Office 05/2008 to 12/2012

.Net Developer/Web Designer/508 Specialist

.Net Developer

Worked on web systems maintenance, patches and SQL data fixes. Experienced in designing Web UI Interfaces using .NET web server controls like Data Grid and custom user controls, developed testing plans according to requirements & specifications, provided support in the event of software failure or errors (SourceSafe 2005), recommended improvements to the usage of applications and their design functions, always provided support, maintenance and enhancement to new and existing systems.

Well versed with complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process including designing, developing, testing and implementation.

Ensured accuracy of output on business critical systems, to support customers analyzing user requirements with impersonation testing & then developing systems that meet their requirements

508 Specialist

Analyzed each website for 508 accessibility using tools such as JAWS, Bobby 3.2 and other AT tools. QA reports 508 errors/issues and/or remediate files with report tracking, on requirements.

Redesigned for 508 accessibility compliance, developed and maintenance of web sites, reviewed technical and functional requirements, performed manual and automated validation of software, developed test plans and test case specifications, defect tracking, executed 508 test activities, prepared test schedules, and prepared test case specifications and their requirements.

Trained users on how to remediate files and section 508 awareness

Developed templates for 508 modules.

Web Designer

Designed new web sites, consultation and support for USPTO Patent and Trademark

Website strategy and planning project development tools included Adobe Designer/Professional and Dream weaver Macromedia Studio 8 for CSS and table or table-less web design, multimedia, and scan/print graphics.

Maintained code such as JavaScript and HTML

Developed and designed new web layouts and site graphics (graphical design tools including Fireworks, Flash and Photoshop)

Trained users with templates on development of future pages for content updates

Responsible for quality assurance of finished websites including the validation of web forms (files) and links, created applications to for data collection, continuous business meetings to obtain the needs of the clients with follow ups to give professional status of all tasks and/or projects.

Technical Summary:

Operating Systems: Windows 2003 and XP, Windows NT Workstation, Developer 2000, MS-DOS and UNIX OS

Hardware: IBM AS400, Dell Pentium, Compaq Prolinia and Gateway 4000 series Notebook

Software: MS Access 97 & 2003, Oracle PL*SQL, MS Windows, MS Office, HTML, MS Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, UNIX C-shell, and WordPerfect 8.0

Languages: Visual Basic, C/C++, CCNA, MS Access Basic, HTML, XML, SQL / PLSQL, JavaScript / VBScript, Java, PHP, Oracle Web, MS Help, Apple Basic, and Developer 2000

Educational Summary:

Associates Degree in Computer Science

BSCS/Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Post Graduate Masters in Business Management (in progress) G.P.A remains a 3.33 and above / Honors Program

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