Chris Lane

Chris Lane — Accessibility SME

Expertise in User Interface and Experience Designer (UI/UX) (10.5 yr.), Front-End Web (13.5 yr.).

Last verified on August 13, 2025

Core Skills

WCAG

Usability tests

Azure

SLDS

ARIA

Bio Summary

- Accessibility SME with DHS Trusted Tester and NVDA certifications and an IAAP CPWA credential, possessing over a decade of accessibility consulting experience. - Deep expertise in WCAG, Section 508, and ADA compliance, as well as in utilizing and testing with major assistive technologies like NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. - Extensive background in developing and implementing accessibility standards, including Microsoft Accessibility Standards (MAS) and design systems for inclusive user experiences. - Proficient in web, mobile, and desktop application testing across various platforms (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS) and in leveraging assistive technologies for accessibility testing. - Proficient in front-end technologies including ARIA, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and skilled in conducting both manual and automated testing with tools such as axe, Lighthouse, WAVE. - Holds a B.A. in Home Economics with an A.S. in Computer Science, reflecting a strong foundation in both technology and systematic problem-solving.

Technical Skills

.NET Platform	Azure
Salesforce Ecosystem	SLDS
Cloud Platforms, Services & Computing	Azure
QA, Test Automation, Security	API testing, Lighthouse, Usability tests
SDK / API and Integrations	API testing
Methodologies, Paradigms and Patterns	GRASP
UI/UX/Wireframing	TalkBack
Mail / Network Protocols / Data transfer	VoIP
Other Technical Skills	ACR, axe-core, JAWS, NVDA, VPATs, WAVE

Work Experience

Accessibility SME, Microsoft AI Tools & 365 Accessibility Compliance

Duration: Jan 2025 - Jul 2025

Summary: Conducted comprehensive accessibility testing and ensured compliance for AI tools including Copilot and Bing Maps as well as Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities: Ensured accessibility compliance, conducted accessibility testing, provided feedback on Fluent UI components.

Technologies: WCAG, MAS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Fluent UI

Senior Accessibility Engineer, Clarity Design System Accessibility

Duration: Feb 2019 - Mar 2024

Summary: Improved accessibility within the company by training staff, creating accessible training materials, and guiding UI/UX design for the Clarity Design System.

Responsibilities: Trained designers/developers, created training materials, reviewed UI/UX designs for accessibility.

Technologies: WCAG, Accessibility Best Practices, Clarity Design System

Accessibility Developer, Accessibility Consulting and Audits

Duration: May 2012 - Feb 2019

Summary: Provided expert accessibility consulting, performed audits and remediation guidance, and produced compliance documentation for various client projects.

Responsibilities: Delivered consulting, performed audits, created VPATs, mentored on testing techniques.

Technologies: WCAG, VPATs, ARIA, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Manual & Automated Testing

Front-End Developer, Web Development and Code Refactoring

Duration: Oct 2008 - Jan 2012

Summary: Developed web pages with cross-browser compatibility and refactored legacy code, focusing on reusability and performance.

Responsibilities: Built web pages, refactored legacy code.

Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Education

B.A., Home Economics (Clothing & Textiles)
San Francisco State University
Not Provided
A.S., Computer Science
College of San Mateo
Not Provided

Certification

NVDA Certified Expert
Not Provided
2025
DHS Trusted Tester
Not Provided
2025
IAAP CPWA
Not Provided
2023
Testing Mobile/Web Applications
Portnov Computer School
2024

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