Abhishekgouda Patil, CPACC

Abhishekgouda Patil, CPACC

Digital Accessibility Manager @ HSBC | WCAG 2.2 | WAI ARIA | ATAG | UAAG | ADA | Sec 508 | UI/UX | Web/Mob/Doc/TV A11Y Trainer & Auditor | ex-IAAP Member | JAWS, NVDA, ZoomText, CPACC Certified | QA | DEIA | Top Voice

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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About

I am an experienced Software Engineer with over 8 years of proven track record in the Information Technology & Services Industry. I hold a Master of Computer Applications degree with a specialization in Networking and Data Communications.

My expertise lies in automating repetitive tasks, encompassing both process automation & practical work. I have a strong command of various technologies, including Web, Mobile, and Document Accessibility (WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2) Development, Testing, Auditing, and Fixing the a11y defects, with proficiency in standards such as W3C and WAI-Aria. My skill set extends to Automation Testing using tools like Selenium, programming lang like Java, JavaScript, Python, Visual Basic, as well as web technologies such as HTML and CSS. I have experience with TestNG, Maven, MVC, Framework Design, Prompt Engineering, Web Design, and Network / Desktop Administration.

I am well-versed in using Azure, Jira, Git, TFS, Eclipse, and PowerApps. Additionally, I specialize in A11Y tools such as Site Improve, Wave, aXe, Color Contrast Analyzer, ARC, Screen Magnifier, NVDA, Narrator, Jaws, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Voice Access, Zoom Text, ANDI, HTML Code Sniffer, A11y Viewer, Text Spacing, Nu Checker, ARC ToolKit, and many more.

I'm certified in Accessibility (Design, Development, Testing), as well as Selenium, Java, Python, Microsoft Azure DevOps & Security, and Full Stack Development. I've received multiple recognitions for Hybrid Frameworks and A11Y expertise.

My passion lies in promoting A11Y and providing training to individuals w/wo disabilities. I am committed to creating an inclusive world, guided by Tim Berners-Lee's vision.

As a significant milestone, I have successfully trained people with disabilities from PBMA, Pune, leading to their successful employment after completion of the training program.

I have built multiple bookmarks and automation tools that greatly assist testers in identifying defects and efficiently logging them. I have automated the entire defect identification and resolution process, resulting in the successful handling of over 120 applications and approximately 15,000 webpages within a span of 8 months, all while maintaining the highest levels of quality.

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Contributions

Experience

  • HSBC Graphic

    Digital Accessibility Manager

    HSBC

    - Present 4 months

    Pune, Maharashtra, India

    DOJ: 22 April 2024

  • tsQs Inc Graphic

    Principal Architect - Accessibility

    tsQs Inc

    - 6 months

    Hyderabad, Telangana, India

    Client: T- Mobile (Telecommunication Industry)

    DOJ: 27th Nov 2023 to 18th April 2024

  • IBM

    IBM

    1 year 8 months

    • IBM Graphic

      Application Architect

      IBM

      - 1 year

      Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

      Client - Bell Canada and TCoE (Accessibility), Telecommunications Industry

      18 April 2022 to 24 Nov 2023

    • IBM Graphic

      Senior Technical Services Specialist (Accessibility)

      IBM

      - 8 months

      Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Accenture

    Accenture

    3 years 6 months

    • Accenture Graphic

      Application Development Senior Analyst

      Accenture

      - 5 months

      Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

      Client - Marriott (Hospitality Industry - Hotels & Resorts), Wesfarmers (Retail, Chemical, Fertiliser, Industrial and Safety Products) and Internal Accenture (COE) Service Now

      28 Nov 2018 to 14 April 2022

    • Accenture Graphic

      Application Development Analyst

      Accenture

      - 1 year 1 month

      Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    • Accenture Graphic

      Application Development Associate

      Accenture

      - 2 years 1 month

      Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Awign Graphic

    Engineering Intern

    Awign

    - 1 year 5 months

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • PES University Graphic

    System Administration Specialist

    PES University

    - 2 years 10 months

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • The Concerned for Working Children Graphic

    Full Stack Developer

    The Concerned for Working Children

    - 9 months

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Education

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Technical Training Institute of The Poona Blind Men's Association Graphic

    Accessibility Trainer

    Technical Training Institute of The Poona Blind Men's Association

    - 4 months

    Education

    I have provided comprehensive training on Accessibility for people with disabilities (Multiple Disabilities), covering various essential topics. The training included hands-on sessions with assistive technologies, understanding and implementing accessibility standards, and developing skills in web and mobile accessibility. Additionally, I conducted workshops on awareness of different types of Assistive and Adaptive technologies. As a result, many of participants were successfully employed into…

    I have provided comprehensive training on Accessibility for people with disabilities (Multiple Disabilities), covering various essential topics. The training included hands-on sessions with assistive technologies, understanding and implementing accessibility standards, and developing skills in web and mobile accessibility. Additionally, I conducted workshops on awareness of different types of Assistive and Adaptive technologies. As a result, many of participants were successfully employed into Govt and Private sectors after completing the training.

  • IBM Graphic

    Accessibility and Automation Technical Trainer

    IBM

    - 1 year 2 months

    Education

    I provided comprehensive A to Z training for Accessibility (A11Y) and Automation to existing team members and IBM Bench personnel to ensure they could be effectively deployed into multiple projects post-training.

    The training covered:

    1. Introduction to Accessibility: Importance and benefits of A11Y

    2. Standards and Guidelines: Section 508, WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, ADA compliance, EU and other region specific standards and Accessibility Remediation process.

    3. Assistive…

    I provided comprehensive A to Z training for Accessibility (A11Y) and Automation to existing team members and IBM Bench personnel to ensure they could be effectively deployed into multiple projects post-training.

    The training covered:

    1. Introduction to Accessibility: Importance and benefits of A11Y

    2. Standards and Guidelines: Section 508, WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, ADA compliance, EU and other region specific standards and Accessibility Remediation process.

    3. Assistive Technologies: NVDA, JAWS, Dragon, ZoomText, TalkBack, VoiceOver and others

    4. Web and Mobile Accessibility: Testing, design, and development for web/mobile, HTML, CSS, JS, ARIA and others

    5. Tools and Techniques: Automated and manual testing tools, Multiple input modalities and others.

    6. Disability Etiquette and Awareness: Types of disabilities and associated challenges, Adaptive and assistive technologies.

    7. Automation in Accessibility: Automation tools and frameworks, Best practices for integrating automation.

    8. Practical Sessions: Real-world scenarios, workshops, and projects.

    This training ensured that participants were well-prepared to contribute to accessibility projects and initiatives. It also helped them to clear multiple accessibility certification.

  • Accenture Graphic

    Technical Trainer for DigiClass

    Accenture

    - 3 months

    Education

    CIO CSR activity which involves training the Kids from schools and NGOs.

  • Accenture Graphic

    Technical Trainer for Automation and Accessibility

    Accenture

    - 2 years 2 months

    Education

    I have trained the New joiners who joined Accenture from different backgrounds who have very less or No knowledge of coding and testing. I have trained them on Java(Maven), Selenium, HTML, CSS, js, TestNG, Test Framework Creation and maintainance, Accessibility (Web and Mobile) Design, Development and Testing, WCAG Guidelines, and many other tools.

  • tsQs Inc Graphic

    Accessibility Trainer

    tsQs Inc

    - 5 months

    Education

    I have provided Accessibility training for all in-house employees and given them a written guide to refer to for all kinds of accessibility issues. Additionally, I have provided complete Accessibility training to two batches of interns (freshers) from different colleges for both US and India region. Batch 1 consisted of 14 people, and Batch 2 consisted of 6 people. Upon completion of the training, they were deployed as full-term candidates. All of them were able to acquire Section 508…

    I have provided Accessibility training for all in-house employees and given them a written guide to refer to for all kinds of accessibility issues. Additionally, I have provided complete Accessibility training to two batches of interns (freshers) from different colleges for both US and India region. Batch 1 consisted of 14 people, and Batch 2 consisted of 6 people. Upon completion of the training, they were deployed as full-term candidates. All of them were able to acquire Section 508 certification after the training.

    I provided training on topics such as Section 508, accessibility concepts related to testing, design and development for web, mobile and Document, WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2, NVDA, JAWS, Dragon, ZoomText, magnifiers, speech input, TalkBack, VoiceOver, keyboard and touch interaction including multiple input modalities, HTML, CSS, JS, ARIA, and all the tools and technologies related to the accessibility domain. The training also covered disability etiquette, awareness about all kinds of disabilities, challenges faced by people with disabilities and how they overcome them, the kinds of adaptive and assistive technologies used by people with disabilities, and many other topics related to both digital and non-digital accessibility, including infrastructure and the public domain.

Projects

  • Covid 19 Vaccination App

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  • Gesture Controlled Wheel Chair (IoT)

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  • IoT based Anti Poaching System

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  • Accident Alert System (IoT)

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  • Smart Green House (IoT)

    -

Honors & Awards

  • IBM Growth Award 2023

    IBM

  • IBM Client and Partner Success Award 2022

    IBM

Test Scores

  • PGCET

    Score: 212

    212 th Rank to State

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Kannada

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Hindi

    Native or bilingual proficiency

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