Venkata Aravind Kovvuri

Passionate accessibility tester with a zeal for ensuring that digital products and services are accessible to everyone. With over 6.4 years of experience in the field, brings a comprehensive understanding of how to identify and fix barriers to access. Driven to make the digital world a more inclusive place for all.

Experience

CGI Information Systems (CIBC) Senior Test Engineer– Current

• Tested web applications accessibility using automated tools, manual testing techniques, and screen reader software to ensure that the application is accessible by people with disabilities as required by law.
• Raised the defects based on the defect triage call with the UI and Development team.
• Tested New features of the applications when any additional features being added or updated with in the application.
• Provided detailed test results including screenshots of issues found during testing and assisted in developing remediation plans when applicable.
• Performed usability tests on products under development to evaluate how easy they are to use based on user needs and preferences and reported findings back to product teams for further consideration.

IBM (Bell Canada) Test Specialist Jun '21– Feb '24

• Tested web applications and mobile apps for accessibility using automated tools, manual testing techniques, and screen reader software to ensure that the application is accessible by people with disabilities as required by law.
• Provided detailed test results including screenshots of issues found during testing and assisted in developing remediation plans when applicable.
• Assisted with training on best practices related to accessibility within the organization and provided feedback regarding any deficiencies identified through testing or other means.
• Performed usability tests on products under development to evaluate how easy they are to use based on user needs and preferences and reported findings back to product teams for further consideration.
• Participated in cross-functional team meetings (e.g., requirements gathering) as needed throughout the project lifecycle and performed other duties as assigned by management.

HCL(Microsoft) Lead Engineer May '18 – Jun '21 (Includes Contractual Full-time experience)

• Worked with developers to identify and fix accessibility issues in web content, mobile apps, and desktop software.
• Conducted usability testing on products for blind users to ensure they were easy to navigate.
• Tested websites using screen readers and other assistive technology tools to determine if they were accessible.
• Reviewed documents for compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (accessibility standards)
• Provided training on how to create accessible digital content for people with disabilities.
• Reviewed product requirements and developed test plans and test cases to ensure all requirements were met.
• Executed test cases and documented results in defect tracking system.
• Analysed test results and provided recommendations to improve product quality.

Sri Vasavi Engineering College

B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering