Arifur Rahman

About Arifur Rahman

With over 5+ years of experience as a Digital Accessibility Consultant, I specialize in designing, implementing, and remediating accessibility solutions for web and mobile products. My expertise lies in collaborating closely with cross-functional teams—developers, UX designers, researchers, product owners, and QA teams—to ensure our products meet the highest accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and ADA compliance. Skilled in using front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular, I also bring proficiency in accessibility testing tools like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and AXE DevTools. My approach is rooted in the P.O.U.R.(Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust) methodology, guiding accessible UX design and IS standards across diverse digital properties. I thrive in fast-paced Agile environments, managing defect tracking with tools like JIRA and RALLY, and I’m well-versed in accessible documentation for MS Word, PowerPoint, and PDF/UA formats. Passionate about creating inclusive digital experiences, I am a quick learner, strong communicator, and team player committed to advancing accessibility in digital products.

Experience

1. Senior Digital Accessibility Engineer

   American Airlines

   Sep 2022 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Developing and maintaining Accessibility standards and WCAG guidelines for the organization and staying up to date with current accessibility laws, regulations, and best practices. • Evaluate the client’s online content for web Accessibility challenges using a multi-step approach, measuring compliance against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0/2.1 AA Success Criteria and Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1998. • Interpreted test data and conducted internal accessibility testing to ensure that digital processes and solutions contribute to a great user experience for clients of all abilities. • Conducted the knowledge of correct use and limitations of WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) in web application development. • Facilitate and leverage an internal and external network of partners to drive Global Accessibility Standards for digital designs and development. • Helping design Test plans and executing test cases/scripts based on application design documents, formal requirements, and Section 508 guidelines.

Education

• IAAP

  Certified Professional

• Deque Systems, Inc

  Web Accessibility Fundamentals