Hi, I'm Shivani

Building Accessible
Digital Experiences

QA Lead Engineer & Accessibility Specialist with 13+ years of experience across web and mobile platforms. I help teams deliver WCAG-compliant, inclusive software that works for everyone.

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Shivani - QA Lead Engineer
About Me

Professional Profile

I am a QA Lead Engineer and Accessibility Specialist based in Bangalore, India, with deep experience in web and mobile accessibility testing. Over the last 13+ years, I have worked with organizations such as Photon and Samsung R&D to deliver high-quality, inclusive digital products.

My expertise spans the full testing lifecycle, with a strong focus on WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance, assistive technology testing, and accessibility audits for enterprise-scale applications. I have led accessibility initiatives for education and digital media platforms serving millions of users.

Through onsite assignments in the UK, Vietnam, and South Korea, I have collaborated with cross-cultural teams to support global product launches and region-specific quality requirements.

13+ Years

Experience

Global

Work History

Experience

Work History

Aug 2021 – Jan 2024

Lead Engineer – Accessibility & QA

Photon, Bengaluru
  • Led accessibility and QA initiatives for education and digital media platforms, ensuring WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA compliance.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to remediate accessibility issues, improve usability for assistive technology users, and deliver inclusive releases at scale.
Aug 2008 – Mar 2020

QA Lead Engineer

Samsung R&D Institute India
  • Led QA operations for Samsung Galaxy devices and ecosystem services, including Samsung DeX and Samsung Cloud.
  • Managed large QA teams, supported automation testing using in-house frameworks, and collaborated with global R&D teams across multiple regions.
2014 – 2018

International Work Experience (Onsite – Past)

England | Vietnam | South Korea | India
  • Delivered end-to-end testing for Samsung mobile devices across global markets, including feature phones, smartphones, and tablets.
  • Collaborated with international R&D teams on network and compatibility testing to support region-specific releases.
  • Supported global device launches through localization validation and cross-market quality alignment.
My Toolbox

Technical Skills

Accessibility & Inclusive Testing

WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 Section 508 AODA WAI-ARIA NVDA JAWS VoiceOver TalkBack Keyboard Navigation Focus Management Color Contrast Analysis

QA & Testing Expertise

Manual & Regression Testing Integration & API Testing Mobile & Cross-Browser Testing Test Strategy & Planning Defect Management Training & Mentorship

Tools & Platforms

Axe DevTools BrowserStack Postman Jira Android Studio Xcode ARC Toolkit Accessibility Scanner Lighthouse Figma

Platforms

Web iOS Android Windows macOS
Portfolio

Key Projects

Follett Destiny Discover (2023–2024)

Accessibility Testing Lead

Led WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility testing for a K–12 digital library platform. Conducted screen reader testing, keyboard navigation validation, color contrast analysis, and ARIA validation, and collaborated with US teams to improve low-vision student workflows.

Web Accessibility Mobile Accessibility WCAG 2.1 AA Screen Readers Keyboard Navigation ARIA Validation Color Contrast Education Technology Jira
Axis 360 (2022–2024)

Accessibility Testing Lead

Supported WCAG 2.1/2.2 accessibility compliance for a digital media circulation platform across iOS, Android, and web applications. Optimized focus management for screen readers in multi-step checkout flows and supported accessibility regression testing using Axe DevTools and BrowserStack, reducing test cycles by 35%.

Accessibility Testing WCAG 2.1 WCAG 2.2 Screen Reader Testing Focus Management Keyboard Navigation iOS Android Axe DevTools BrowserStack
Samsung DeX (2018–2020)

QA Lead

Performed end-to-end testing for Samsung’s desktop experience on Galaxy devices. Led accessibility validation for keyboard navigation, Voice Assistant, and screen magnification across single- and dual-monitor workflows.

Desktop Experience Testing Mobile-to-Desktop UX Accessibility Validation Keyboard Navigation Voice Assistant Screen Magnification Multi-Window Workflows Android Framework Enterprise QA
Credentials

Certifications

Trusted Tester for Web (Section 508)

Department of Homeland Security

AODA Compliance Training

Integrated Accessibility Standards

ISTQB Certified Tester

Foundation Level (CTFL)

Get in Touch

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I’m always open to discussions around accessibility, inclusive design, and quality engineering.