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) -
07.2009 - 01.2013
Skills
Accessibility Standards: WCAG 20 / 21 / 22, Section 508, ADA, EN 301 549, WAI-ARIA, VPATs, HTML 50
Design Accessibility Tools: Figma, Axe for Designer, Snagit, Stark
Testing Tools: Axe DevTools & Other Deque tools, Accessibility Insights, ANDI, WAT, Lighthouse, Color Contrast Analyzer (CCA)
Assistive Technologies: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Narrator
Technical Skills: HTML50, CSS, Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, ARIA roles, code remediation
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS, Linux, VDI environments
Tools & Workflow: Axe auditor, Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub, TestRail, Agile, Scrum, V-Model
Soft Skills: Empathy, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration
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