Akash Pawar

I am an accessibility expert with a passion for problem solving and quality. With my experience in e-learning and e-publishing companies, I have developed skills and knowledge for this highly regulated industry.

Senior Analyst at eClerx Services Limited (2025-04 – Present)

PDF/Documents/Web/Video Accessibility

• Performed Keyboard/Manual/Automation testing on Dell Client Sites
• Working on MS Office documents and PDF accessibility remediation for Fortune 500 clients
• Utilizing Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat DC Pro to ensure documents meet WCAG 2.2, Section 508, ADA/AODA, EAA, EN 301 549, PDF/UA-1, Matterhorn Protocol 1.1 and ADA Title II
• Responsible for tagging structure, logical reading order, alternate text, and ensuring color contrast compliance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant documents and maintain quality standards.

HTML Developer at APTARA New Media Pvt Ltd. (2022-01 – 2025-04)

PDF/Documents/Web Accessibility

• Remediated 2 Lakh+ pages using Adobe Acrobat DC Pro with accessibility report adhering to Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 Guidelines
• Successfully delivered projects to clients like BlackRock, Vanguard, Invesco, BMO, PGIM, HSBC, Aetna, etc.
• Performed Testing on website using axe, Wave, NVDA, JAWS, Siteimprove, ANDI
• Created VPAT, Full Check, PAC, Commonlook Report for above-mentioned Clients

SY/TYBSc in Statistics – Modern College Pune (2019-06 – 2021-04)

HSC, FYBSc – Dayanand College Solapur (2016-06 – 2019-02)

SSC – Madhyamik Ashram Prashala Boroti (2015-06 – 2016-03)