Cristian Predan — Accessibility Engineer / Front-end developer

Expertise in Front-End Web (10.0 yr.), User Interface and Experience Designer (UI/UX) (10.0 yr.).

Last verified on October, 2025

Core Skills

HTML

10 yr.

CSS

10 yr.

TypeScript

WCAG

Angular

Bio Summary

With over a decade of specialized experience in frontend development and accessibility engineering, this candidate stands out for their expertise in creating inclusive digital environments compliant with WCAG standards. Their deep understanding of user-centric design is reflected in their proficiency with HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and modern frameworks such as Angular and React. They have a proven track record in performing detailed accessibility audits, leveraging assistive technologies and testing tools to enhance project compliance with European and international laws. The candidate's front-end development experience is complemented with practical proficiency in using ARIA patterns, semantic HTML, and establishing keyboard navigation practices. Their portfolio includes close collaboration with cross-functional teams to successfully implement fixes and features that significantly improve user accessibility, ensuring rigorous adherence to accessibility audits and VPAT documentation.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages	PHP, TypeScript
JavaScript Frameworks	Angular
JavaScript Libraries and Tools	React Navigation
UI Frameworks, Libraries, and Browsers	Bootstrap 4, CSS, HTML, Semantic UI
Methodologies, Paradigms and Patterns	GRASP, Observer
Collaboration, Task & Issue Tracking	Jira
UI/UX/Wireframing	Responsive Design
Operating Systems	Unix
QA, Test Automation, Security	Usability tests
Other Technical Skills	Plugin

Work Experience

Editor / Journalist, Sports Journalism and Reporting

Duration: May 2002 - August 2003

Summary:

Edited news, press articles, and reports
coordinated page layouts and photo editing for a sports-focused publication

Responsibilities: Journalism, editorial coordination, and content creation for both print and online media.

Technologies: Content management systems, photo editing software

Editor / Journalist, News Editing and Journalism

Duration: October 2003 - September 2011

Summary:

Oversaw the editing of news, press articles, and reports
coordinated page layouts and photo editing for a leading news outlet

Responsibilities: News editing, coordinating layout design, and managing online content for a media institution.

Technologies: Content management systems, layout design software, photo editing tools

Editor and Graphic designer, Promotional Materials Management

Duration: October 2011 - November 2013

Summary: Managed and curated promotional materials and web content for a gambling company.

Responsibilities: Editing promotional texts, designing graphics, and managing web content.

Technologies: Graphic design software, content management systems

Front End Developer, Responsive UI Development

Duration: December 2013 - November 2014

Summary: Developed and maintained user interfaces for AdWorks! Media, including the creation of a responsive web application.

Responsibilities: UI development, responsive design, and version control management.

Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Git, Jira

Front End Developer, UI Development and Integration

Duration: December 2014 - May 2024

Summary: Created and maintained interfaces, integrated Angular framework and optimized applications at JEMS Romania.

Responsibilities: Front-end development, application optimization, and user accessibility improvement.

Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, Angular Material, PHP, WCAG standards

Accessibility Engineer, Web Application Accessibility Enhancement

Duration: July 2024 - September 2025

Summary: Performed audits, fixed bugs, and improved accessibility of React-based projects at Digis.

Responsibilities: Accessibility testing and coding, collaboration with design and development teams, and management of task tracking.

Technologies: React, ARIA, HTML, CSS, Axe DevTools, Voiceover, NVDA, Jira

Education

Master's Degree
Management of Mass Media Institutions
October 2005 - February 2007
Bachelor's Degree
Journalism and Public Communication
October 2001 - June 2004

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