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Harshad Shitole

Harshad Shitole

Accessibility QA Analyst · Accessibility Specialist

Pune, Maharashtra, India

@harshad_shitole

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About

Accessibility specialist with 10 years of experience across web, mobile, and document accessibility, plus functional QA. Experienced in WCAG-based testing, accessibility audits, remediation support, VPAT reporting, and building automation frameworks for accessibility validation.

Experience

  • Senior Associate – Software
    Intelliswift Software Pvt. Ltd. · Pune, India
    May 2023 – Present

    Perform accessibility, regression, and sanity testing for web and digital experiences against WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 Level AA. Evaluate applications using JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, axe, and Color Contrast Analyzer; identify barriers and provide actionable remediation guidance. Review designs and code for accessibility and collaborate with designers, developers, product stakeholders, and business teams during walkthroughs and defect-triage meetings. Manage accessibility defects in Jira, including detailed reproduction steps, impact descriptions, remediation recommendations, and follow-up validation. Built an end-to-end Playwright and axe-core accessibility automation framework with reusable scan utilities, WCAG-based filtering, report generation, and CI/CD integration. Configured automation to create Jira defects for violations and fail builds for critical issues; incorporated Kiro-assisted code-fix suggestions. Lead audit activities and maintain knowledge artifacts, status reports, and closure reports for stakeholders.

  • Senior SDET
    VTEST Software Pvt. Ltd. · Pune, India
    Sep 2020 – Apr 2023

    Conducted functional, regression, sanity, and web accessibility testing, including WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 Level AA evaluations. Used JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, axe, and Color Contrast Analyzer to assess accessibility and document issues. Created test plans, scenarios, and test cases from requirements for AR, VR, and XR experiences. Logged and tracked defects in Jira and worked with clients during triage to discuss issues, requirements, and remediation options. Delivered accessibility training and feedback to designers and developers through design reviews and code reviews. Supported accessibility audits, knowledge-artifact management, and regular project status reporting.

  • Executive
    Capita India Pvt. Ltd. · Pune, India
    Sep 2019 – Sep 2020

    Performed functional, regression, and sanity testing; prepared test plans, scenarios, and test cases from requirements. Tracked defects in Jira and participated in walkthroughs and triage meetings with business stakeholders. Supported audit activities, knowledge documentation, and weekly, daily, and closure reporting. Delivered knowledge-transfer sessions on processes and best practices for the Debenhams website.

  • Associate Consultant
    Aptara Technologies Pvt. Ltd. · Pune, India
    Apr 2015 – Oct 2018

    Performed web accessibility, regression, and sanity testing against WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Used JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, axe, and Color Contrast Analyzer to identify accessibility barriers. Led accessibility team activities and coordinated delivery to meet project timelines. Conducted design and code reviews, recorded defects in Jira, and provided actionable feedback to support remediation. Prepared status and closure reports for management and stakeholders.

Education

  • B.Sc. Computer Science
    Pune University
    Computer Science · Jul 2008 – May 2011
  • H.S.C.
    Shri Gopinath vidhyalay Varvand
    Science · Jul 2007 – Apr 2008
  • S.S.C.
    Shri Sadguru Vidhyalay Deulgaon gada
    Jul 2005 – Apr 2006
  • Diploma in Software Testing (DST)
    Seed Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
    Awarded by Seed Infotech
    Software Testing

Skills

10+ years 10+ years More than ten years.
Jira WCAG Software Testing Defect Management Functional testing Accessibility Testing Web Accessibility Testing WCAG Accessibility Standards
8 to 10 years 8 to 10 years Close to a decade.
ADA JAWS
5 to 8 years 5 to 8 years A long stretch - five to eight years.
Axe Nvda Audit Voiceover Code Review Test planning Design Review Accessibility Design Document Accessibility Mobile Application Testing
2 to 5 years 2 to 5 years Several years of experience.
CI/CD Playwright Test Automation Regression Testing JavaScript/TypeScript

Tools / apps / platforms

10+ years 10+ years More than ten years.
Atlassian JIRA Microsoft Office

Languages

Native / Bilingual Native / Bilingual Their first language, or as strong as one.
Marathi Speak · Read · Write
Conversational Conversational Can hold an everyday conversation.
Hindi Speak · Read · Write English Speak · Read · Write

Projects

  • Holland America line
    AEM, Accessibility testing

Courses & certifications

  • Diploma in software testing · Seed Infotech · 2014

🎯 Hobbies & interests

  • Reading books

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