Thomas Hoffmann Email & Phone Number

Orleans, Massachusetts, United States

I am an expert in the usability of web sites and web applications for all users, including those with special needs. I assist companies develop solutions that leverage international standards, in particular QTI (Question and Test Interoperability) and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). I have a particular expertise in the features in QTI that support the special needs of students with disabilities or access impairments. I serve as a subject matter experts for software developers… Show more I am an expert in the usability of web sites and web applications for all users, including those with special needs. I assist companies develop solutions that leverage international standards, in particular QTI (Question and Test Interoperability) and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). I have a particular expertise in the features in QTI that support the special needs of students with disabilities or access impairments. I serve as a subject matter experts for software developers, mostly product owners, business analysts, user experience designers, and software engineers. Show less

Orleans, Massachusetts, United States

Oil Painting. See my work at www.tmhoffmann.com or follow on Instagram @thomashoffmannpainting

Boston, Ma

• Direct global product strategy for K–12 open-source assessment suite• Define client solutions• Accessibility and accommodations specialist

Princeton, Nj

• Advise on development of assessment content authoring and delivery systems relating to international accessibility standards• User Experience design and specifications for the online delivery system• Co-Chair IMS QTI 3 Working Group

Newton, Ma

Consulting for online educational assessments, focusing on universal and accessible design. I specialize in the IMS APIP standard implementation. I am currently consulting for ETS as a Senior Strategic Advisor.

Newton, Ma

Innovation Lab, Measured Progress, Newton, Massachusetts • Direct and develop innovations for the future of online assessment • Advise development of company products to ensure accessible design, including assistive technologies that incorporate text-to-speech, sign language, and Braille • Manage team of software engineers to address research and development needs • Represent the company’s interests in industry standards organizations • Design universally usable… Show more Innovation Lab, Measured Progress, Newton, Massachusetts • Direct and develop innovations for the future of online assessment • Advise development of company products to ensure accessible design, including assistive technologies that incorporate text-to-speech, sign language, and Braille • Manage team of software engineers to address research and development needs • Represent the company’s interests in industry standards organizations • Design universally usable software interfaces • Subject matter expert for online accessibility, universal design, and Accessible Portable Item Protocol (APIP) Show less

Newton, Ma

Nimble Assessment Systems, Inc., Newton, Massachusetts • Form strategic vision for product development • Lead planning, design, and development of Nimble products and online applications, web site, as well as internal production tools • Direct company operations • Principal Investigator for Phase I and Phase II Small Business Incentive Research (SBIR) projects awarded by the National Science Foundation and Institute of Education Sciences

Chestnut Hill, Ma

Senior Research Associate, Research Tools Manager, 2002 to 2007Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation, and Educational Policy (CSTEEP) • Manage, design, and develop materials for projects including research application systems, data collection communication & interfaces, teaching applications • Web site planning & construction • Project identity and promotional materialsInternet Communications Manager, 2000 to 2001International Study Center (ISC) •… Show more Senior Research Associate, Research Tools Manager, 2002 to 2007Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation, and Educational Policy (CSTEEP) • Manage, design, and develop materials for projects including research application systems, data collection communication & interfaces, teaching applications • Web site planning & construction • Project identity and promotional materialsInternet Communications Manager, 2000 to 2001International Study Center (ISC) • Manage the creation and maintenance of the ISC web site • Coordinate with designers and project directors to develop a web site for the dissemination of research findings and the promotion of the ISC Show less

Boston, Ma

• Design and Art Direction for kindergarten through eighth-grade textbooks • Work directly with editors and marketing managers to develop national and state specific educational materials • Coordinate with off-site developers to implement directed standards

Mfa, Painting

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Illustration

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