Mug Shot of Anthony Barbieri

Anthony Barbieri


avb @ thebarbieris.com

Opening Thoughts

All of us are impaired in one way or another, and our impairments will increase over the course of our lives. There are millions of impaired users, customers, clients, friends and even family who struggle to gain access to products and services they need. Issues preventing equal access should be remediated now, today, and not be put off. Section 508 and WCAG are a good foundation to build upon, but we must not let the letter limit our expression of the spirit.

As manager, mentor, test lead and accessibility subject matter expert (SME), I am a strong user advocate, passionate about making digital media accessible. With over twenty five years in Information technology, and a deep knowledge of Section 508, WCAG and assistive technologies, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence and the ability to arrive at clear cut solutions. My experience includes consulting for the federal government, as well as companies like Microsoft, Real Networks, and HiSoftware. This includes software and web application compliance audits, defect tracking, and report creation, as well as document remediation, VPAT, and well-designed technical documentation.

I bring positive energy, passion for excellence, and collaboration to my work. Let’s talk about how we can team up to build bridges and keep the doors of accessibility wide open.

Sincerely,

Anthony Barbieri

Skills & Knowledge

  • Over 25 years of IT experience
  • Quality Driven with User Focus
  • Management & Mentoring
  • Project Tracking and Reporting
  • Technical and Training Documentation
  • Setup OS / Software / Virtual Machine
  • Test Strategy & Implementation
  • Section 508 & WCAG 2.0 expert
  • Accessibility Audit and Analysis
  • Document remediation (PDF / Word / Web)
  • VPAT review and preparation
  • Web Development, HTML, CSS, ARIA, some jQuery / JS
  • Functional & Automated test methodology
  • Internationalization / Localization

O/S Environments & Software Include

  • Windows & DOS fluency
  • Mac and Linux
  • Microsoft Office
  • ClearQuest, Product Studio & Bugzilla
  • Hyper V & VirtualBox
  • Accessibility: JAWS, Dragon, ZoomText Reader, Firebug, IE Developer Toolbar,Total Validator, Compliance Sheriff, etc.
  • Web: Dreamweaver, Fireworks & Acrobat Professional
  • Browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome & Safari
  • System Imaging: Ghost, Disk2vhd, Imagex, etc.

Summary Of Experience

March 2013 to present

Internal Revenue Service – Contractor

IRAP/IT - Senior Section 508 Specialist / Accessibility SME

Lanham, MD 20706 (telecommute) — on assignment with the IRS Information Resources Accessibility Program (IRAP) team. I serve as the Senior Accessibility Subject Matter Expert (SME) resource for several project teams working on both web and program based enterprise level applications, as well as user guides. I provide expert guidance, perform practical audits with assistive technologies and code review, and track project progress while collaborating with both federal and contract entities. At times this may include one on one and small group consulting, training or coaching. Additionally, I review requisition requests to ensure Section 508 is appropriately addressed within contract vehicles and other required documents.

January 2012 to December 2012

Circumspect Consulting

Software QA Test Lead / Accessibility / Manager

Gold Bar, WA 98251 (on location in Redmond and telecommute) — working via contract with companies like Microsoft, HiSoftware and Hewlett-Packard. I performed accessibility reviews for both web based content and hardware, utilizing Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA standards and guidelines. Testing included assistive technologies like JAWS, color contrast analysis, Dragon and “keyboard only” review if requested. Also, created detailed reports of issues and suggested solutions with code samples when appropriate.

July 2010 to October 2011

HiSoftware (acquired by Cryptzone)

Senior Accessibility Tester

Nashua, NH 03062 (telecommute) — I was involved hands-on with numerous client projects, auditing web based content and stand-alone applications for compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 1.0 and 2.0 standards and guidelines. I applied both automated and manual test methods, using assistive technologies to identify areas which did not conform. I prepared and presented extensive reports for major private and public sector clients based on my findings, including suggestions for resolution. I also performed PDF document remediation, making downloadable content accessible and provided VPAT preparation.

April 2009 to April 2010

Microsoft – Contractor

Software Test Engineer III

Redmond, WA 98052 — with System Center Operations Management (SCOM) group, performing intensive QA for the latest release of System Center Essentials 2010. I utilized automated and functional testing methodologies for several international locales through project completion.

July 2008 to October 2008

Real Networks – Contractor

Software Test Engineer III

Seattle, WA 98121 — with the Internationalization and Localization Group. I provided end-to-end functionality, localization and compatibility testing for the international version of Rhapsody. I planned test strategy, configured computer systems with multiple images for quick refresh, and mentored other testers in this pre-release project.

February 2008 to June 2008

Microsoft – Contractor

Software Test Engineer III

Redmond, WA 98052 — with the SCOM group, providing end to end functionality QA in multiple international locales for System Center Essentials 2007 SP1 and Media Verification prior to release.

August 2007 to December 2007

Real Networks – Contractor

Software Test Engineer II

Seattle, WA 98121 — with the Internationalization / Localization Group, testing both Web and Application based (RealPlayer) end-to-end functionality, localization, usability, and compatibility testing for numerous locales during cyclical pre-release stage.

June 2006 to June 2007

Microsoft – Contractor

Software Test Engineer II

Redmond, WA 98052 — with the Windows Sustained Engineering Group (WinSE). I provided ongoing functional and integration testing, along with automation results analysis for Windows Update releases on a variety of Microsoft operating systems, locales and platforms.

1998 to 2005

Reliable Computer Services

Owner/Consultant & Technician

San Diego, CA 92117 — As an independent consultant, I provided remote and on-site issue resolution, consulting, mentoring and targeted training for businesses and individuals. Other services included building and upgrading systems and LAN environments, website design and development, web based testing, as well as graphic design of titles and banners.

1998 to 2000

eHelp Corporation (now a part of Adobe)

Quality Assurance Engineer

La Jolla, CA 92130 — I provided end to end functional, UI, usability, as well as ad hoc testing for RoboHelp, and HTMLHelp. This included creating and updating test plans, as well as documenting, tracking and regressing issues. I also edited documentation to ensure technical accuracy, and implemented a test lab.

1996 to 1997

Vision Technologies, LLC – PC manufacturing company

Technical Support Manager

Vista, CA & Iron Ridge, WI — I planned and implemented department infrastructure and personnel from the ground up for a short term venture operation. I provided hands on oversight and involvement in the day to day operations of the in-house second level and remote first level vendor team. I authored and executed training programs, traveling cross country to make presentations for our vendor teams and for national retail customers.

Education

Technical:

New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Madison, WI
Microsoft and Novell classes

College:

Orange Coast College / Costa Mesa, CA / Liberal Arts coursework
Miramar College / San Diego / C++ course


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