Work

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I've spent nearly twenty years working across accessibility, user experience, and product. Here's a snapshot of my experience and expertise.

Current role

As User Experience Principal for Accessibility at BBC, I help shape audience-facing accessibility strategy for one of the world's largest digital platforms.

Areas of expertise

  • Accessibility strategy: shaping organisational approaches to inclusion
  • Inclusive research: qualitative studies with disabled users to inform design and product decisions
  • Product management: defining direction, shaping requirements, embedding inclusion throughout delivery
  • Design systems: documentation and coding accessible interface components
  • Technical accessibility: Web, iOS, Android, and cross-platform implementation

Experience

  • BBC

    User Experience Principal for Accessibility

  • Apple

    Accessibility Engineer

  • Bumble

    Senior Product Manager, Accessibility

  • Workday

    Senior Accessibility Researcher and Senior Product Manager

  • The Paciello Group

    Senior Accessibility Consultant and Engineer

  • Scottish Government

    Accessibility Consultancy

Advisory work

While my focus is on my role at BBC, I'm open to advisory conversations and occasional consulting work. If you think I could help with a specific challenge, let's talk.