Vinoothna M

About Vinoothna M

Accessibility Specialist with 5+ years of experience improving digital accessibility across enterprise websites, applications, and documents. Skilled in implementing and validating WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards, with strong expertise in ADA and Section 508 compliance. Proficient in conducting manual and automated accessibility audits, assistive technology testing, and remediation using tools such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Axe DevTools, Accessibility Insights, WAVE, Lighthouse, and SiteImprove. Experienced in PDF and document remediation using Adobe Acrobat Pro, PAC 2021, and CommonLook, ensuring accessible digital content across web and document platforms.At organizations including large financial institutions, I have collaborated with designers, developers, and product teams to identify accessibility barriers early in the development lifecycle and implement scalable remediation strategies. My work has included performing comprehensive accessibility audits, reducing duplicate findings through structured testing approaches, improving screen reader compatibility, and supporting compliance documentation such as VPAT and ACR reports. I also contribute to accessibility training and guidance for cross-functional teams, helping organizations integrate accessibility into their development and publishing workflows.My domain expertise lies in digital accessibility engineering, compliance validation, and assistive technology testing, enabling organizations to deliver inclusive digital experiences while meeting regulatory standards. I bring a practical, solution-oriented approach that helps teams improve accessibility, reduce compliance risk, and build products that are usable by a wider range of users.

Experience

1. Senior Accessibility Specialist

   Citi

   Sep 2024 — Present · US

   Role SummaryLead accessibility testing and remediation initiatives across enterprise web platforms, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA, and Section 508 standards while embedding accessibility best practices into development and design workflowsKey ContributionsConduct accessibility audits and conformance testing for enterprise applications using Axe DevTools, Accessibility Insights, WAVE, Lighthouse, and SiteImprove, identifying compliance gaps and guiding remediation strategies.Validate user flows with assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack, ensuring screen-reader compatibility and reducing accessibility issues before production release.Document WCAG violations with severity ratings and remediation guidance in JIRA, enabling engineering teams to prioritize fixes and accelerate resolution timelines.Review and annotate Figma design prototypes to identify accessibility risks (keyboard order, focus indicators, semantic structure) before development begins.Maintain VPAT and ACR documentation and track accessibility progress through PowerBI dashboards to support internal audits and regulatory compliance.

Education

• SR International Institute of Technology (SRIIT),Hyderabad

  Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science Engineering