Anthony Barbieri Phone: 425-223-3045 Email: avb @ thebarbieris.com (remove spaces) 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 V. Barbieri Skills and Knowledge: Over 25 years of IT experience Quality Driven with Team Focus Management and Mentoring Project Tracking and Reporting Technical and Training Documentation Setup OS / Software / Virtual Machine Test Strategy and Implementation Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 expert Accessibility Audit and Analysis Document remediation (PDF / Word / Web) VPAT review and preparation Web development: HTML, CSS, WAI-ARIA, some jQuery /JavaScript Functional and Automated Test methodology Internationalization / Localization O/S Environments and Software Include: Windows and DOS fluency Mac and Linux Microsoft Office ClearQuest, Product Studio and Bugzilla Hyper V and 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 and Safari System Imaging: Ghost, Disk2vhd, Imagex, etc. Summary Of Experience Internal Revenue Service – Under Contract / Lanham, MD 20706 March 2013 to present (telecommute) IRAP/IT - Senior Section 508 Specialist / Accessibility SME – 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. Circumspect Consulting / Gold Bar, WA 98251 January 2012 to December 2012 (on location in Redmond and telecommute) Software QA Test Lead / Manager - 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. HiSoftware / Nashua, NH 03062 (telecommute) July 2010 to October 2011 Senior Accessibility Tester - 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. Microsoft under contract through Collabera / Redmond, WA 98052 April 2009 to April 2010 Software Test Engineer III - 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. Real Networks under contract through Volt / Seattle, WA 98121 July 2008 to October 2008 Software Test Engineer III - 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. Microsoft under contract through Volt / Redmond, WA 98052 February 2008 to June 2008 Software Test Engineer III - 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. Real Networks under contract through Volt / Seattle, WA 98121 August 2007 to December 2007 Software Test Engineer II - 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. Microsoft under contract through Volt / Redmond, WA 98052 June 2006 to June 2007 Software Test Engineer II - 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. Reliable Computer Services / San Diego, CA 92117 1998 to 2005 Owner/Consultant & Technician - 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. eHelp Corporation (now a part of Adobe) / La Jolla, CA 92130 1998 to 2000 Quality Assurance Engineer - 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. Vision Technologies, LLC - PC manufacturing company / Vista , CA & Iron Ridge, WI 1996 to 1997 Technical Support Manager - 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 2nd level and remote 1st 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 Mesa College / San Diego / Economics course