Steffi Gill
@steffigill
Accessibility QA Specialist with extensive experience in manual testing.
What I'm looking for
I am an Accessibility QA Specialist with around 9 years of expertise in accessibility guidelines and testing for web and mobile applications. My career has been dedicated to ensuring compliance with standards such as AODA, WCAG, and Section 508, and I have a proven track record of consulting teams on accessibility best practices. I excel in manual testing, requirement gathering, and functional specification documentation, which has allowed me to contribute significantly to the success of various projects.
Throughout my career, I have worked in both Agile and Waterfall environments, leading teams and managing projects effectively. My experience includes conducting thorough accessibility audits, developing comprehensive test cases, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes. I pride myself on my strong communication skills and my ability to adapt to changing project needs, ensuring that all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accessibility / AEM QA Specialist
Scotiabank
Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)
Focused on end-to-end AEM component testing, including UI, accessibility, and functional aspects. Validated dynamic content authoring, performed cross-browser/device testing, and ensured WCAG 2.1 AA compliance using tools like Axe, JAWS, NVDA, and CCA.
Sr. Accessibility QA Auditor
CIBC
Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Led audit work for various CIBC LOBs, remediating web applications and PDFs to meet accessibility standards. Conducted audits using tools like Axe auditor, JAWS, NVDA, and Color Contrast Analyzer, and consulted teams on WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. Managed a team of 5 auditors/testers and developed PDF accessibility testing methodology.
Accessibility QA Lead / Specialist
Scotiabank
Jun 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Streamlined Accessibility QA processes and conformance reporting for Scotiabank assets, ensuring AODA compliance. Utilized JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and Talkback for web, mobile, and PDF accessibility testing, and trained teams on WCAG 2.0 guidelines. Created conformance reports and a repository of accessibility test scenarios.
Business UAT Lead
Bell Mobility
Feb 2022 - Jun 2022 (4 months)
Managed a team of UAT Testers for complex integrated enterprise systems, overseeing test planning and scheduling. Provided status reporting to business leadership, collaborated with teams to improve business process testing, and chaired daily status and defect triage meetings.
Accessibility Specialist/ Sr. QA
Scotiabank (Tech Mahindra)
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)
Led and executed accessibility testing for a mortgage application in an Agile environment, ensuring AODA and WCAG compliance. Utilized tools like NVDA, JAWS, Lighthouse, and AXE, and participated in scrum meetings. Developed and maintained testing documentation, including test plans and test case matrices.
BA/ UAT Lead
FCT Insurance
Jan 2021 - May 2021 (4 months)
Elicited and documented business requirements, converting features into user stories in an Agile environment. Collaborated with QA to prioritize UAT/BAT testing, created mockups and test scenarios, and managed issues in JIRA and Confluence. Led a team of UAT testers to ensure project coverage.
QA Lead
CIBC
Feb 2016 - Jan 2021 (4 years 11 months)
Led QA efforts for digital marketing initiatives and the Digital Cart project, ensuring UI, functionality, and content quality across platforms. Conducted accessibility testing using NVDA, JAWS, Talk Back, and VoiceOver, and managed an agile team of 5. Developed test scenarios, performed API and database testing, and maintained comprehensive testing documentation.
Sr. UAT Analyst
CIBC
Aug 2015 - Jan 2016 (5 months)
Created and executed test cases for new mobile banking functionalities like Touch ID and Apple Watch integration. Logged defects using HP ALM, determined severity levels, and provided status updates to management. Performed various types of testing including GUI, End to End, System, Integration, and Regression.
QA Analyst
ONE BCG
Jan 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Developed and executed functional, integration, and regression test cases for a financial trading system. Prepared traceability matrices, reviewed and prioritized existing test cases for automation, and logged defects with proper priorities and severities in Quality Center. Provided status reports to management.
Software Tester
ONE BCG
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 (11 months)
Responsible for manual UI functionality testing of an e-commerce website, identifying and reporting defects. Developed and executed test cases in Quality Center, and conducted database testing using SQL queries. Provided maintenance support for the website.
Software Tester
ONE BCG
Apr 2012 - Dec 2012 (8 months)
Created and executed test cases for a credit management system, performing functional, integration, cross-browser, and regression tests. Conducted data mapping using SQL queries on MySQL and tracked defects using an internal tool. Involved in UAT testing and user support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SDPW, New Delhi
Diploma, Computer Science
Completed a 2-year diploma in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in the field. This program provided essential skills relevant to software development and testing.
SQA Group (Private Institute)
Certificate, Quality Assurance and Business Analysis
Completed training in the fundamentals of Quality Assurance and Business Analysis. This program provided a strong understanding of QA processes and business analysis techniques.
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