Phillip Daquila

About Phillip Daquila

Digital accessibility pro with 8 years of expertise integrating accessibility into the development lifecycle for complex web applications. Certified in Web Accessibility and Agile Coaching, I excel in testing, training, web, mobile, and kiosk requirements, and vendor product accessibility. Passionate about inclusive design, I frequently speak on accessibility\'s importance. Before this, I honed my program management skills in digital publishing, blending media production and teaching. Known for curiosity, resourcefulness, and top-notch communication skills. CORE COMPETENCIES Web Accessibility | Self-Service Kiosk Accessibility | Standards and Methodology | Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)| Front-End Development | Software Development | Behavior-Driven Development | Agile Methodologies | Instructor-Led Training | UX Design | Interaction Design | Media Production | Program Management ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Enhanced accessibility practices across diverse industries including finance, banking, insurance, airline, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, and higher ed • Visible impact spearheading accessibility integration across all development roles • Consistently delivered punctual and high-quality outcomes, ensuring accuracy and excellence • Successfully trained hundreds in varied teams, both large and small, in-person and virtually • Regarded for coaching with a positive attitude while fostering self-reliant skill development in teams • Overhauled kiosk testing methodology for WCAG 2.2 AA, refining asset-specific measures while maintaining platform neutrality • Compiled comprehensive research reports outlining essential requirements for achieving self-service kiosk and ATM accessibility • Enhanced scoring tool to empower sourcing professionals in evaluating vendor accessibility • Demonstrated adept time management, effectively handling three to five client projects weekly • Produced instructional videos for internal training • Launched newsletters for each coaching engagement to foster awareness and engagement • Leveraged writing and editing skills to provide trusted document reviews among colleagues • Valued by team members and clients for resilience, thoughtfulness, and insightful problem-solving • Successfully led a weekly coaching book club for two years, discussing active listening, effective questioning, change management, and disability studies Let\'s connect and drive accessibility forward together! Please call 91••••••45 or w••••••@phildaquila.com for accessibility lead opportunities.

Experience

1. Accessibility Ux Program Manager

   Google Via Magnit Formerly Pro Unlimited

   Jul 2024 — Present

   Advance accessibility across a portfolio of three high-impact Commerce organizations to improve user experiences at scale• Identify opportunities to reduce accessibility debt with cross-functional UX, engineering, QA, and product teams• Manage projects like design system audits to meet program goals and drive continuous improvements• Track and report design framework metrics to support compliance and progress• Develop technical training and enablement content—blogs, technical papers, presentations, and videos—to help UX and engineering teams build accessible products

Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  MA

• Duke University

  Documentary Arts

• Ohio University

  BSJ