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Jon Russell

@jonrussell

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Experienced 508 Accessibility Compliance Specialist with a focus on quality.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values accessibility and collaboration, where I can leverage my expertise to enhance software quality and compliance.

I am a dedicated 508 Accessibility Compliance Specialist with over 20 years of experience in ensuring compliance and quality in software testing. My journey has been marked by a commitment to accessibility, where I have successfully ensured 508 compliance for over 120 products at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. My expertise in utilizing various testing tools, such as JAWS and NVDA, has allowed me to identify and resolve accessibility defects effectively, contributing to the delivery of high-quality software.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated closely with developers and project managers, advocating for a proactive approach to accessibility testing. My role as a member of the 508 Tools Team involved managing the installation of essential accessibility testing tools and providing guidance on best practices for coding methodologies. I take pride in my ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, ensuring that all stakeholders understand the importance of accessibility in software development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

508 Accessibility Compliance Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Sep 2018 - Aug 2025 (6 years 11 months)

Experienced 508 Accessibility Compliance Specialist with over 7 years ensuring compliance for VA products. Conducted audits using various accessibility tools and collaborated with development teams to remediate defects. Advocated for proactive testing strategies to enhance software quality.

508 Compliance JAWS ANDI Accessibility Management Platform ARIA Implementation Agile

Software Tester

DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Oct 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years)

Led 508 compliance testing for DHS applications, utilizing automated testing tools. Collaborated with remote teams to address functional and system acceptance testing issues, ensuring high standards of accessibility.

508 Compliance CommonLook ANDI Agile Remote Collaboration

Configuration Management Analyst

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Dec 2007 - Jul 2016 (8 years 7 months)

Managed software delivery for USCIS applications, coordinating release schedules and ensuring compliance with configuration management processes. Utilized various tools for tracking and managing software changes.

Configuration Management Software Delivery Version Control Agile Documentation Management Software Testing

Business Analyst / 508 Software Tester

Federal Communications Commission

Jun 2001 - Nov 2007 (6 years 5 months)

Managed documentation and testing for FCC financial systems. Conducted 508 testing using various tools and produced detailed reports to ensure compliance and quality of web applications.

Business Analysis 508 Compliance JAWS AccVerify Documentation Management Software Testing Agile User Acceptance Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Minnesota

Master's, Technical Communication/Computer Science

Completed a Master's degree focusing on Technical Communication and Computer Science, equipping with skills in effective communication and technical proficiency in software development.