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Khushwant Parihar - Web Accessibility Specialist and Developer

Accessibility Specialist / Developer / Builder

Web Accessibility Specialist with 4+ years of experience conducting accessibility audits, implementing WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance, and building scalable accessibility platforms. Currently leading the development of an AI-powered all-in-one accessibility solution for monitoring, tracking, and auditing web applications.

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2026 / Bengaluru, India
01 / Experience

CAREER TIMELINE

Step 01

Web Accessibility Specialist

Perceptive Tester

Contract • Colorado, USA · Remote

  • Leading development of a next-generation accessibility platform integrating monitoring, auditing, tracking, and AI-powered automation for enterprise clients.
  • Designing scalable accessibility dashboards with real-time compliance tracking, automated remediation workflows, and WCAG/Section 508 validation engines.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and accessible design patterns into production frameworks (Next.js, React, Node.js).
  • Driving organizational accessibility maturity by training development teams, authoring best-practice guidelines, and embedding accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines.
WCAGSection 508Next.jsReactNode.jsARIACI/CD
Step 02

Software Test Analyst - 1

FIS Global

Full-time • Bengaluru, India

  • Conducted comprehensive accessibility audits for 30+ web and mobile applications using NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver, identifying 500+ WCAG violations and ensuring 95% compliance rate.
  • Established accessibility testing protocols across 4 product teams (25+ developers), reducing post-release accessibility defects by 60%.
  • Performed manual and automated accessibility testing using axe DevTools, Pa11y, and WAVE, creating detailed remediation reports with WCAG severity-based priority classifications.
  • Collaborated with UX/UI teams to implement semantic HTML structures, ARIA labels, and keyboard navigation patterns, improving screen reader compatibility by 85%.
Accessibility AuditsNVDAJAWSVoiceOveraxe DevToolsPa11yWAVE
Step 03

Founder & Accessibility Consultant

Accessibility.Build

Self-employed • Remote

  • Architected custom WordPress plugins and accessible components using PHP, JavaScript, and React with WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance and screen reader compatibility.
  • Engineered responsive e-commerce and learning platforms with full accessibility support, implementing semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and optimized keyboard navigation.
  • Created a SaaS transcript hosting platform with React, Express, and MongoDB, optimized for accessibility with Stripe-based subscription support for 15,000+ users.
  • Conducted accessibility audits using NVDA, JAWS, and automated tools (axe, Pa11y), delivering detailed WCAG remediation reports with prioritized recommendations.
WordPressPHPReactMongoDBExpressWCAG 2.2Stripe
Step 04

Managed Network Expert - Computer Science and Engineering

Chegg Inc.

Freelance • Remote

  • Answered 50+ student questions, demonstrating analytical problem-solving in core CS topics.
  • Contributed to knowledge sharing in Computer Science and Engineering.
PythonC++Technical Mentoring
Step 05

Research and Development Intern

Bharat Forge

Internship • Pune, India · On-site

  • Built accessible dashboard interfaces using React and Node.js, implementing ARIA patterns and keyboard navigation for industrial sensor data visualization.
  • Developed inclusive embedded system interfaces for medical devices using Arduino, ensuring usability for operators with varying abilities through tactile feedback and audio cues.
ReactNode.jsARIAArduinoAccessibilityUI/UX
02 / What I Can Do

CAPABILITY BLUEPRINT

Focus

I help teams ship inclusive digital products through accessibility audits, remediation strategy, frontend engineering support, and process-level QA integration.

Best For

Product teams with active release cycles

Primary Outcome

Faster fixes, lower risk, better usability

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Core

Accessibility Audit & Compliance

Manual + automated audits mapped to WCAG 2.2, Section 508, ADA, and EAA/WAD expectations with clear severity and business risk context.

Issue matrixSeverity modelCompliance mapping
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Engineering

Remediation Partnership

Hands-on remediation support for keyboard, semantics, focus management, ARIA patterns, and accessibility behavior during active delivery cycles.

Pairing supportCode-level fixesRegression validation
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Scale

Design System Hardening

Accessible component standards, interaction rules, and acceptance criteria so teams can build compliant UI by default.

Component standardsState rulesReview checklist
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Quality

Accessibility QA & Release Gates

Accessibility-focused QA strategy and release controls that catch defects earlier and reduce rework during production milestones.

Test plansRelease checksValidation reports
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Training

Team Enablement & Training

Practical, role-based training for designers, developers, and QA teams to align implementation quality and review confidence.

PlaybooksHands-on sessionsOffice hours
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Mode 01

Audit Sprint

Fast compliance snapshot for a defined product scope.

Mode 02

Embedded Support

Ongoing accessibility engineering support within your team cadence.

Mode 03

Build + Remediate

Accessibility-first delivery for new features and legacy upgrades.

01A / Snapshot

ACCESSIBILITY EXPERTISE SNAPSHOT

A concise, machine-readable summary of expertise, services, and standards coverage for search and AI-assisted discovery systems.

Quick Facts

  • Web Accessibility Specialist with 4+ years conducting accessibility audits, implementing WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance, and building scalable accessibility platforms.
  • Currently leading development of an AI-powered all-in-one accessibility solution for monitoring, tracking, and auditing web applications.
  • Expert in screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack, Orca) and automated testing tools (axe DevTools, Pa11y, WAVE, Lighthouse).
  • Certified Section 508 Trusted Tester (DHS), WCAG 2.1 Implementation Specialist, with CPACC and WAS certifications in progress.

Common Questions

What does Khushwant help teams with?
Accessibility audits, remediation support, release-gate QA, design system hardening, and team enablement workshops.
Which standards are covered?
WCAG 2.2 and Section 508 are core, with practical alignment for ADA and European accessibility requirements.
What engagement model is available?
Teams can start with focused audit sprints, or use embedded remediation partnerships during active release cycles.
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03 / Projects

SELECTED WORK

Work across accessibility platforms, enterprise tooling, browser extensions, CMS remediation, and IoT innovation.

01Platform / Founder

Accessibility.build

Comprehensive accessibility platform built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS, achieving 100% Lighthouse accessibility score and WCAG 2.2 AA compliance. Features WCAG checklist generator, color contrast analyzer, focus indicator tester, and screen reader compatibility checker.

Next.jsTailwind CSSReactWCAG 2.2

Key outcomes

100% Lighthouse accessibility score
Serving 3,000+ accessibility professionals
Interactive WCAG 2.2 checklist generator
02Client Project / Enterprise Platform

Accessibility Suite

A unified accessibility suite with client portal, admin portal, and developer portal — serving as a single source of truth for end-to-end accessibility operations. Built for organizations that own the full lifecycle: auditing, validation, remediation, and ongoing maintenance across all their digital properties.

ReactNode.jsPostgreSQLREST API

Key outcomes

Three-portal architecture (Client / Admin / Dev)
Full lifecycle: audit → validate → remediate → maintain
Enterprise-grade role-based access control
03Client Project / SaaS

Compliance Management

SaaS platform for vendor management and document handling in accessibility remediation workflows. Teams create protected shareable links for vendors, who update remediation status and upload batch documents — all stored, tracked, and auditable in one place.

ReactExpressMongoDBStripe

Key outcomes

Protected shareable vendor links
Batch document upload and tracking
End-to-end remediation audit trail
04Client Project

Audit Management Platform

Full-featured accessibility audit management system built with React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL — complete with keyboard navigation and screen reader support. AI-powered severity classification reduced manual triage time by 50% while maintaining 95% accuracy in WCAG violation categorization.

50% reduction in manual triage time
95% accuracy in violation categorization
ReactNode.jsPostgreSQLAI/ML
05Educational Demo

Hell.Accessibility.build

Interactive demo platform showcasing how poor accessibility practices negatively impact users. Intentionally inaccessible UI patterns paired with explanatory overlays help teams understand WCAG violations through firsthand experience.

Hands-on accessibility anti-pattern demos
Drives stakeholder buy-in for remediation
Next.jsReactWCAG
06Browser Tools

Chrome Extensions

3-4 custom Chrome extensions for clients including a Color Contrast Checker, Accessibility Checker, and Audit Helper — built with JavaScript and Chrome Extensions API, integrating axe-core for real-time in-browser accessibility evaluation.

Real-time in-browser a11y evaluation
Color contrast and WCAG validation
JavaScriptChrome APIaxe-core
07WordPress / Shopify / Drupal

CMS Accessibility

Developed fully accessible WordPress sites and remediated 4-5 existing sites to full WCAG 2.2 compliance. Hands-on experience with Shopify, Drupal, and custom CMS platforms for inclusive e-commerce and content delivery.

Full WCAG 2.2 compliance across CMS platforms
4-5 legacy site remediations
WordPressPHPShopifyDrupal
08Predictive Maintenance

LIMHA

Real-time dashboard with Node.js, Express & PostgreSQL. Anomaly detection model deployed on ARM, projected to save $5-6M annually.

Projected $5-6M annual savings
Real-time anomaly detection on ARM
Node.jsExpressPostgreSQLML / ARM
09IoT / Hardware

Sanjeevani

Automated oxygen delivery device for COVID-19 patients with custom UI/UX and Arduino-integrated prototype.

Functional working prototype
Custom small-screen interface for operators
ArduinoCUI/UX
04 / Principles

HOW I WORK

01 / INCLUSIVE

INCLUSIVE FIRST

Accessibility is not an afterthought. Every interface must work for every user, regardless of ability.

02 / SYSTEMS

SYSTEMS THINKING

Design behaviors, not just layouts. Build scalable patterns that enforce compliance by default.

03 / SHIP

SHIP QUALITY

50+ detailed bug reports per week. Thoroughness and precision drive meaningful product improvements.

04 / BRIDGE

BRIDGE TEAMS

Facilitate communication between testers, developers, and product managers to resolve issues promptly.

06 / Footer

Let's build something inclusive.

Product accessibility, remediation, and frontend delivery with clean communication and measurable outcomes.

Location

Bengaluru, India

Availability

Open for freelance work

Response

Within 24h (business days)

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Clean, fast, accessible products