About
Hello!
I'm passionate about creating inclusive products and improving research processes, dedicating my career to improving accessibility for numerous companies. I am currently working as a Senior Accessibility Researcher at Atlassian, a leading software company renowned for its commitment to user-centered design. I have over a decade of experience, previously working at companies such as BBC, AbilityNet and Department for Work and Pensions. Outside of work I enjoy hiking and spending time with my dog Oscar!
Experience
2020 — present
Senior Accessibility Researcher at Atlassian
Leading the accessibility research program for the current ease of use scoring initative in FY24. This includes supporting the development of an accessibility research panel; leading a number of usability studies for accessibility, and collaborating with engineering managers and product teams.
2017 — 2020
Topps Usability: Contractor
Worked as a self-employed contractor at BBC; Department for work and pensions; Department for education and Very.co.uk as an Accessibility and UX Research contractor.
2015 — 2017
Senior Accessibility Consultant at AbilityNet
Managed and lead the Barclays accessibility and user research consultancy for several their mobile apps and websites. This involved working onsite with designers, developers and stakeholders; as well as running workshops and user testing sessions. As well as training and mentoring junior staff members, and developing new processes within the organisation.
2013 — 2015
UX Designer at Nexer Digital
Worked as the principle UX and accessibility consultant on several agile projects for different client, making improvements to the user journeys and overall UX of various aspects including key pages on the site across desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
Education
2011 — 2013
BSC Hons in Website Development and Design
1st class honours degree in Website Development and Design, with modules in UX Design; graphic design and front-end development.
2008 — 2013
BTEC National Diploma in Media Production
Distinction grade with modules including web design; filming and media studies.