Hollie Szadowski
About Hollie Szadowski
Hollie Szadowski is an Accessibility Leader IT Business Tech at Alight Solutions with extensive experience in accessibility audits, remediation, and front-end development.
Company
Hollie Szadowski is currently employed at Alight Solutions as an Accessibility Leader in IT Business Tech. Her work is conducted virtually, indicating flexibility and adaptability in a remote work environment. She has a strong background with Alight Solutions, having also held the role of Senior Manager, IT Accessibility, UI Governance, Browser & Device Strategy from 2017 to 2020.
Previous Roles
Before her current role, Hollie Szadowski has amassed significant experience in various positions. At Aon, she served as Technical Lead, UI Development from 2013 to 2017, and prior to that, she was a UI Development / UI Architect from 2012 to 2013. She also has experience as a UI/UX Designer at Aon from 2010 to 2012. Her earlier career includes roles such as Web/Electronic Marketing Manager at CORPTAX (formerly Deloitte) from 2006 to 2010, and Senior New Media Developer at Deloitte & Touche Tax Technologies (Deloitte) from 1997 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Hollie Szadowski studied at The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg, where she achieved a qualification in Web Development. She also attended Aon University, obtaining knowledge in Portal Front End Development. Her educational background supports her deep expertise in accessibility, information architecture, user experience design, and web development.
Accessibility and IT Skills
Hollie Szadowski is proficient in managing accessibility audits and remediating issues at the detailed code and design level. She is skilled in using accessibility testing tools like WAVE, Chrome Lighthouse, AXE, and contrast checkers. Additionally, she has extensive experience with screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and mobile screen readers. Her knowledge spans ARIA best practices, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS, with a focus on accessibility and front-end development.
Professional Background
Hollie Szadowski has a multifaceted professional background that includes creative direction, team building, and mentorship. She has a strong foundation in IT business analysis and information architecture. In her various roles, she has focused on UI/UX design and has extensive experience in automated testing for accessibility, utilizing tools like ZoomText and conducting keyboard testing.