# Alpesh Ahir > Accessibility Subject Matter Expert | CPWA | Staff, UX Designer - Product Accessibility Specialist at Walmart Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/alpesh An Accessibility Subject Matter Expert (SME) and a seasoned Accessibility Manager with a proven track record in driving inclusive digital experience. I hold a master's degree in Computer Science and several certifications, including IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPWA), DHS Trusted Tester, and AbleGamers Certified Accessible Player Experiences (CAPXP). I am proficient in guiding clients through the creation of comprehensive accessibility roadmaps and seamlessly integrating accessibility into product lifecycles. Adept at identifying and capitalizing on unique business opportunities, leading specialized projects, and delivering training across diverse domains including web, mobile, hardware, TV, software, and game accessibility. Known for cultivating high-performing teams, providing technical mentorship, and spearheading strategic initiatives. Skilled in leveraging extensive knowledge of WCAG, Section 508, ADA, EN 301 549, and CVAA to conduct thorough audits and develop innovative solutions for accessibility barriers. ## Work Experience ### Staff, UX Designer - Product Accessibility Specialist @ Walmart Jan 2024 – Present | California, United States • Leading the accessibility program for web and mobile app, embedding inclusive design and development practices across the product teams. • Driving accessibility efforts for the design system serving as the dedicated accessibility resource to ensure components are born accessible. • Developed and implemented an end to end accessibility process integrated into every phase of the product lifecycle. • Conducting regular accessibility training sessions for cross-functional teams including product, design, and engineering to build internal expertise. • Partnering with internal stakeholders and external vendors to assess, remediate, and maintain accessible digital experiences. • Reviewed and helped resolve over 90% of existing accessibility bugs across two quarters for the mobile app. • partnering with the research team and conducting inclusive research by collaborating with people disabilities to gather feedback and esnure we move beyond compliance toward real-world usability. ### Manager, Accessibility Services @ Level Access Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | United States • Helping teams create their accessibility roadmap and providing guidance on including accessibility in the product life cycle. • Working with TV streaming services and game studios to develop comprehensive accessibility guidelines and best practices. • Conducting thorough testing and consulting on various applications to ensure adherence to accessibility standards such as WCAG, Section 508, EN 301 549, and CVAA. • Collaborating with team members to coach them on delivery processes, customer presentation, and best practices in accessibility consulting and customer delivery. • Conducting project reviews and partnering with peer reviewers to identify and address employee training gaps. • Leading and managing one of the most efficient teams, consistently achieving high performance and exceeding project goals. • Conducting in-depth research and performing comparative analysis of accessibility features across multiple products and platforms. • Identifying unique business opportunities, leading the team for specialized projects, and provide training in various areas including web, mobile, hardware, documents, TV, software, and game accessibility. • Working with the offshore management team to monitor and direct the quality of work from the assigned teams. ### Team Lead, Accessibility Consulting @ Level Access Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 • Led a team of consultants, provided day-to-day management, technical mentorship, and career guidance. • Performed accessibility testing, design reviews, mapping violations to various accessibility standards. • Partnered with Project Management, peers, and the Directors on project staffing and planning. • Provided strategic and technical accessibility consulting, including testing, both to support project delivery and as a vehicle to assess and coach the team. • Developed accessibility guidelines and training materials for internal content creators and external vendors. • Assisted in the interviewing process for hiring new team members. ### Senior Accessibility Analyst @ Level Access Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 • Worked with various clients to determine the testing boundaries and consulted customers on the proper methods for implementing digital accessibility in their systems. • Led major clients and projects, including scheduling, scope preparation, project management, task distribution, reviews, and project deliveries. • Performed various Game, Hardware, and VR accessibility audits, including testing, authored ACR, CVAA conformance statement, and Accessibility features statement. • Mentored co-workers to get them up to speed on audit methodologies and provided accessible solutions for complex components. ### Accessibility Analyst @ Level Access Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area • Performed audits using Assistive Technologies (ATs) on various browsers, native and hybrid mobile applications, and report accessibility barriers in accordance with WCAG 2.1, Section 508, ADA act, and CVAA act. • Design and develop technical solutions to overcome various accessibility barriers. • Hands-on experience with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver (iOS), TalkBack (Android), ZoomText, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and Windows Magnifier. • Proficiency in WAI-ARIA, Accessibility API, and behavior of various Assistive Technologies, such as screen readers, on different platforms and browsers. • Reporting: Authored VPATs, Support Letters, and audit documents for projects and presented findings to the client. ### Student Assistant - Web Master @ California State University, Fullerton Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Fullerton, California • Manage and update the department's website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Omni Update (OuCampus) • Worked with interface designers and layout editors to create a better user interface using the latest technologies in web development • Handled an Online Students database tools to automate the process of course enrolling, and registration • Interact with other faculty members to understanding technical requirements and resolving issues ### Web Development @ EANTRIX Organisation Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Mumbai Area, India • Developed and maintained websites and dynamic dashboards using HTML, CSS, PHP, and frameworks like Bootstrap and WordPress where the client can post quotes and articles • Developed and modified the code to consume the data from the backend system and performed A/B testing • Contributed in front-end and database development of online forum/community where users can post, view and get informed about latest happening around the education realm and admin can analyze the data ### Web Development @ Indweb Internet Solutions Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Mumbai Area, India • Part of a dynamic development team which involved developing user-friendly web applications for diverse clients using HTML, CSS, JavaScript. • Participated in various development projects and significantly improved the website performance and got appreciations from clients. ## Education ### Master's degree in Computer Science California State University, Fullerton ### Bachelor's degree in Information Technology K. J. Somaiya Institute of Technology ### Diploma in Computer Engineering K.J.Somaiya. Polytechnic ### School J. H. Poddar High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alpeshahir --- Source: https://flows.cv/alpesh JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/alpesh/resume.json Last updated: 2026-02-23