A11yAudits is working to make the digital world more inclusive by helping developers and designers create accessible products.

- Developed project visions, strategies, and roadmaps to align with our mission and goals.- Built and prioritized a robust product backlog, strategically orchestrating releases for maximum impact.- Assessed business needs and user feedback, and translated it into actionable user stories, wireframes, and mockups.- Maintained transparent and consistent communication with stakeholders regarding project progress, milestones, and potential issues.- Oversaw the creation and implementation of accessible online forms and a Content Management System (CMS) for award nominee submission and review.- Organized and facilitated Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, and Retrospectives.- Currently spearheading accessibility.day website rebuild and development of a custom, accessible CMS, showcasing technical know-how and dedication to accessibility and inclusion.- Exercised strong leadership as Corporate Secretary, Product Owner, and Project Manager, managing diverse responsibilities efficiently and effectively.- Led a four-person committee over 11 months to plan the first annual Gaadys awards; received 18 nominees & facilitated a panel of seven experts to select three winners; designed and fabricated custom trophies; coordinated with venue staff to secure seating, food, beverage, and entertainment for 70 guests for a reception and ceremony at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco.- Produced detailed agendas, presentations, and minutes for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings, ensuring effective communication and decision-making processes.- Cultivated cross-functional collaboration among stakeholders to ensure that new features and initiatives align seamlessly with our mission, vision, and goals.- Recruited, coached, and mentored four volunteer junior developers, enabling them to improve their skills in web development and digital accessibility, as well as preparing them for a professional setting.

- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to build usable and accessible customer-facing applications for properties including FX Networks, NBC, Vizio, Dole, TaylorMade, The Voice, NBA, NASCAR, America's Got Talent, Bravo, and Thinknear by Telenav, to name a few.- Actively participated in Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming, ensuring continuous transparency, inspection, and adaptation.- Collaborated closely with Project Managers and Product Owners to develop user stories.- Translated high-fidelity mockups into responsive digital media experiences, demonstrating proficiency in front-end development.- Employed libraries like React, MaterialUI, and jQuery to develop reusable and efficient code, contributing to project efficiency and quality.- Jumped into ongoing projects with little to no ramp-up period to expedite and deliver quality code; learned multiple frameworks on the job including backbone.js, Zend, and Laravel.- Brought UI expertise to Thinknear by Telenav to assess, clean, and convert static CSS into JSS for improved readability, optimization, and maintenance; provided guidance and coached fellow developers on tackling challenging CSS tasks.- Utilized tools for versioning (git), package management (npm), linting (CSSLint, JSLint), and project tracking (Jira), as well as build tools like grunt and bower

- Contributor to Food Oasis LA and TDM Calculator projects.- Gave a presentation to educate on and advocate for accessibility.

Markup and styling for RepairSmith venture

(see above Diamond experience)

- Utilized the Kanban method and daily standups to track progress and ensure project milestones were met.- Developed markup and styling for minisites for Fox TV programs, demonstrating attention to detail and design skills.- Updated and maintained the American Idol website throughout Season 11.- Analyzed data to inform product decisions, measure product success, and iterate based on user feedback.

- Built custom designed kiosk software for Rainbow Sandals and others to display solar energy data, using Flash and Actionscript- Maintained the company’s website