Rabab Gomaa
About Rabab Gomaa
Rabab Gomaa is a Web Accessibility Specialist and Team Lead at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, with over 20 years of experience in web development and user experience. She has held various roles in the Government of Canada, focusing on web accessibility and compliance with WCAG standards.
Current Role at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Rabab Gomaa serves as a Web Accessibility Specialist and Team Lead at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) since 2018. In this role, she focuses on enhancing web accessibility across the department, ensuring compliance with established standards. Her leadership involves guiding a team dedicated to improving user experience for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
Previous Experience at Government of Canada
Prior to her current position, Rabab Gomaa worked at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in various capacities. She served as a QA & Web Administrator from 2010 to 2012 and later as a Team Lead for the Web Applications & Accessibility team from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Web Accessibility Specialist at CFIA from 2012 to 2016, contributing to the development of web accessibility standards and guidelines.
Education and Expertise
Rabab Gomaa has a strong educational background in information management and web technology. She earned a Master of Information Studies (MIS) from the University of Ottawa from 2012 to 2016. She also completed Post Graduate Studies in Internet Business Technology at McGill University from 2009 to 2011. Furthermore, she pursued Graduate Studies in Digital Accessibility at Ryerson University in 2020 and has taken courses in Accessibility of Web & Multimedia at the University of Montreal.
Freelance and Early Career Experience
Before her tenure in government roles, Rabab Gomaa worked as a freelance UX and Web Developer from 2000 to 2007. She also held positions as a Web Integrator and SEO Advisor at Generation in Montreal from 2007 to 2010 and as a Senior Web Designer at Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt from 2003 to 2007. Her diverse experience spans over 20 years in web development, emphasizing user experience.
Contributions to Web Accessibility Initiatives
Rabab Gomaa actively participates in initiatives aimed at enhancing web accessibility within the Government of Canada. She engages with the accessibility community to promote best practices and works on increasing awareness of accessibility issues. Her efforts contribute to the ongoing compliance with WCAG 2 AA standards across government websites and applications.