Abhilipsa Tripathy

Accessibility Tester with 5+ years of experience ensuring digital compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 and Section 508 standards. Skilled in manual and AI-assisted accessibility testing across web and mobile applications. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, improving testing efficiency, and driving accessibility excellence through innovation, process improvement, and quality assurance.

Accessibility Tester at Thomson Reuters (2025-02 – Present):

• Performed end-to-end accessibility testing for Thomson Reuters' legal, tax, and compliance products ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 and Section 508.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams during Agile sprints to embed accessibility early in the SDLC and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Introduced AI-driven enhancements in testing and bug drafting, reducing reporting time by 30% and improving documentation accuracy.
• Proposed AI-based defect trend analysis to proactively identify recurring issues and minimize rework.
• Assisted the manager in lead responsibilities, including task allocation, reviews, and taking onboardings.
• Contributed to process improvement initiatives, streamlining workflows and improving collaboration across accessibility and development teams.
• Conducted audits using JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, AXE, Lighthouse, and documented detailed remediation guidance.
• Key Products Tested: Westlaw, Practical Law, CLEAR, Contract Express, ONESOURCE Suite (Indirect Compliance, Determination, Global Trade Content), and CoCounsel Tax.

Tata Consultancy Services

System Engineer - BBC (Accessibility Tester) (2020-08 – 2025-02)

• Led accessibility testing for BBC's digital platforms, resolving 90% of accessibility issues within 3 months.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to refine WCAG interpretation, reducing testing errors by 25%.
• Trained and guided developers and designers on accessibility best practices.

System Engineer - Microsoft (Accessibility Tester) (2020-08 – 2025-02)

• Promoted from Tester to Lead within 12 months; managed a team of 8 testers, improving productivity by 30%.
• Implemented Agile practices (Scrum, Sprints) to reduce issue turnaround by 20% and accelerate releases.
• Improved defect resolution rate by 50%, ensuring accessibility compliance prior to deployment.

System Engineer - Other Projects (2020-08 – 2025-02)

Supported accessibility testing for Aviva Insurance, ZIPAIR, and Pfizer, ensuring WCAG and Section 508 compliance and promoting inclusive design principles.

B.Sc. in Electronics and Telecommunication – BJB Autonomous College (2020)