Sai Kiran

Digital Accessibility QA Analyst with 4+ years of experience performing manual and automated accessibility testing for higher education and government organizations, delivering accessible web applications, digital documents and enterprise platforms compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, ADA Title II and Section 508. Hands-on experience testing websites, web applications, Canvas LMS, Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) portals using NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, Siteimprove, axe DevTools, WAVE, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Anthology Ally and SensusAccess. Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA, semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, responsive design, PDF accessibility and cross-browser accessibility validation across Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari.

Experienced in accessibility audits, defect management, regression testing, VPAT validation, compliance reporting, document remediation and collaboration with developers, business analysts, content owners and stakeholders to resolve accessibility issues using Jira and industry best practices. Skilled in supporting enterprise accessibility governance initiatives through accessibility documentation, remediation guidance, compliance tracking, user acceptance validation, stakeholder communication and continuous improvement aligned with federal, state and organizational accessibility standards.

Digital Accessibility QA Analyst / Accessibility Tester - University of Colorado Denver - Denver, CO

(2024-04)

The University of Colorado Denver is a public research university serving thousands of students, faculty and staff across multiple campuses. Supported the university-wide Digital Accessibility Plan and Digital Accessibility Committee (DAC) initiative focused on improving accessibility across websites, web applications, Canvas LMS, digital documents, multimedia and online services. The initiative aligned with Colorado HB21-1110, ADA Title II, WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508, and university accessibility policies with the objective of removing digital barriers, improving digital experience for all users and building sustainable accessibility governance through continuous testing, remediation, monitoring and campus-wide collaboration.

• Performed manual accessibility testing of university websites, web applications and digital services against WCAG 2.1 Level AA, ADA Title II and Section 508 standards using NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, keyboard navigation and browser accessibility features.
• Executed automated accessibility scans with Siteimprove and reviewed scan reports to identify accessibility defects across public websites, internal portals and department pages.
• Validated accessibility of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA landmarks, page structure, headings, tables, lists, forms and navigation before production release.
• Reviewed and tested PDF, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint documents for accessibility compliance by using Adobe Acrobat Pro, SensusAccess and Microsoft accessibility checker tools.
• Verified accessibility improvements within Canvas LMS course content by using Anthology Ally reports and confirmed document compliance before publication.
• Worked with Product Owners, Business Analysts, UX Designers and developers during Agile sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups and sprint reviews to discuss accessibility requirements, validate acceptance criteria and support timely project delivery.
• Logged accessibility defects in Jira, assigned issue severity, attached supporting evidence and worked with developers until all reported issues reached closure.
• Worked closely with web developers, content owners, instructional designers and business teams to explain accessibility findings and provided remediation recommendations based on WCAG success criteria.
• Completed regression validation after remediation work and confirmed accessibility fixes without introducing new compliance issues.
• Reviewed accessibility defects with QA team members, shared WCAG 2.1 Level AA testing guidance, explained NVDA, JAWS and keyboard navigation techniques, and improved consistency in accessibility validation and defect documentation.
• Participated in Digital Accessibility Committee (DAC) meetings and supported documentation related to accessibility standards, governance activities and remediation progress.
• Prepared accessibility audit reports, remediation summaries and compliance documentation for leadership by using findings collected from Siteimprove dashboards and manual validation.
• Tested websites across Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox and Safari to verify consistent accessibility behavior on different browsers and operating systems.
• Supported accessibility review during software evaluation and procurement by validating vendor supplied VPAT, accessibility documentation and compliance evidence against university requirements.
• Worked with OIT Help Desk teams to review reported accessibility barriers, reproduced reported issues, validated corrective updates and maintained accurate testing records for future reference.

Digital Accessibility Tester - New York State Department of Labor

(2022-05 - 2024-03)

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) administers unemployment insurance, workforce development, worker protection programs and employment services for millions of New Yorkers. Supported the statewide Digital Accessibility Compliance Program led by New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) to improve accessibility across public websites, Unemployment Insurance (UI) portals, Paid Family Leave (PFL) applications, digital forms and internal case management systems. The initiative aligned with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, ADA Title II, Section 508, NYS Technology Law §103-d and statewide accessibility policies with the objective of delivering equal access to digital labor services while improving compliance, usability and long-term accessibility governance.

• Supported accessibility review of vendor supplied VPAT documents during software procurement and compared conformance details against state accessibility requirements.
• Reviewed reported accessibility barriers from citizens and internal support teams, reproduced reported issues, validated implemented fixes and maintained testing records for future compliance reviews.
• Performed manual accessibility testing of UI and PFL web applications against WCAG 2.1 Level AA, ADA Title II, Section 508 and NYS ITS accessibility standards by using NVDA, JAWS, keyboard navigation and browser accessibility tools.
• Assisted newly assigned QA testers by demonstrating manual accessibility testing with NVDA, JAWS, keyboard navigation and browser developer tools, which improved testing accuracy and standardized accessibility review practices.
• Reviewed PDF, Word and public benefit documents by using Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft accessibility tools to confirm accessible reading order, headings, bookmarks and tagged content.
• Logged accessibility defects in Jira, documented reproduction steps, attached screenshots and accessibility evidence, then followed each issue through remediation and validation.
• Worked with developers, business analysts and content owners to discuss accessibility findings and provided practical remediation guidance based on WCAG success criteria.
• Verified color contrast, text scaling, zoom behavior, responsive layouts and mobile accessibility across Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox and Safari browsers.
• Completed regression testing after accessibility fixes and confirmed corrected pages did not introduce new compliance defects or functional issues.
• Executed automated accessibility scans with axe DevTools, WAVE and browser developer tools to identify accessibility issues across labor department websites and online benefit applications.
• Verified accessibility of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA roles, page landmarks, headings, lists, tables, links and interactive controls before production deployment.
• Tested online claim forms, application workflows and document upload pages for keyboard accessibility, focus order, screen reader compatibility and error message validation.
• Evaluated dynamic components, modal windows, alerts, navigation menus and form controls to confirm proper ARIA implementation and assistive technology support.

B.Tech - Prist University Thanjavur