Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accessibility Strategy Highlights
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
Shatakshi Shukla

Shatakshi Shukla

Digital Accessibility Consultant & UX Designer
Gurgaon

Summary

Accessibility and UX Designer with 9 years of experience in digital accessibility and software quality assurance. Specializes in accessibility design annotations, assessments, and compliance for over 7 years. Proficient in conducting detailed accessibility audits aligned with WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA and Section 508 standards across web and mobile platforms. Skilled in delivering Figma-based accessibility annotations, identifying code-level accessibility issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed accessibility from design through deployment. Proven track record in creating VPATs, mentoring teams, and aligning accessibility strategies with business objectives. Also brings 2 years of experience in automation functional testing using Selenium WebDriver for high-quality application validation across platforms.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
7
7

Years of specialization in digital accessibility

3
3
Certifications

Work History

Sr. Accessibility Consultant and Designer

Deque Software Pvt. Ltd.
12.2021 - Current
  • Annotate Figma designs with accessibility layers including keyboard navigation, screen reader reading order, and landmark structure.
  • Lead accessibility audits and provide technical reports for development teams.
  • Resolve code-level accessibility issues and collaborate with developers for implementation.
  • Guide clients (US, Canada, Germany) through accessibility remediation strategies.
  • Deliver accessibility training sessions for designers, developers, and QA teams.
  • Create VPATs for enterprise applications and digital assets.
  • Use tools such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Accessibility Insights, Axe, and Snagit.

Accessibility Consultant (Client Projects)

Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided accessibility design and testing support for US-based client projects.
  • Delivered recommendations for accessibility improvements in UI designs and code.
  • Participated in collaborative design reviews and conducted accessibility walkthrough.

Lead Engineer

HCL Technologies
04.2016 - 04.2021
  • Led accessibility and functional testing for Microsoft projects (Bing, MSN verticals).
  • Reviewed and remediated accessibility issues; created VPATs and A11y status reports.
  • Managed 13-member QA team; provided accessibility onboarding and training.
  • Conducted usability testing and documented compliance reports.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) -

GNIT Institute of Technology, Greater Noida, UP
07.2009 - 01.2013

Skills

Accessibility Standards: WCAG 20 / 21 / 22, Section 508, ADA, EN 301 549, WAI-ARIA, VPATs, HTML 50

Accessibility Strategy Highlights

  • Created detailed accessibility annotations in Figma and Snagit tools for multiple enterprise clients.
  • Authored accessibility-specific user stories and acceptance criteria to ensure inclusive design considerations are integrated early in the development lifecycle.
  • Led accessibility walkthrough and reviews with design and development teams.
  • Resolved complex A11y issues at code level using semantic HTML and ARIA best practices.
  • Delivered client-specific training on accessible design and screen reader compatibility.
  • Collaborated on cross-platform testing (Web, Mobile) to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 and Section 508.
  • Contributed to VPAT creation and accessibility documentation for audit purposes.

Certification

Section 508 Trusted Tester – Dept. of Homeland Security

Accomplishments

  • Published paper on ‘Accessibility on Linux OS’ (Microsoft Channel).
  • Received “Accessibility Leadership” & “Best Bugger” awards from clients.
  • Delivered accessibility education across internal teams and client groups.
  • Logged impactful accessibility enhancements that contributed to revenue growth.

Timeline

Sr. Accessibility Consultant and Designer - Deque Software Pvt. Ltd.
12.2021 - Current
Accessibility Consultant (Client Projects) - Cognizant Technology Solutions
05.2021 - 12.2021
Lead Engineer - HCL Technologies
04.2016 - 04.2021
GNIT Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech),
07.2009 - 01.2013

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