Emily Coward
About Emily Coward
Emily Coward is an Accessibility Lead at Nationwide Building Society, specializing in creating accessible digital experiences. With a background in front-end development and a history of roles at Microserve and Nomensa, she has over 15 years of experience in web development.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Emily Coward has been serving as the Accessibility Lead at Nationwide Building Society since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing digital accessibility across the organization. Her responsibilities include ensuring that digital products meet accessibility standards and providing inclusive experiences for all users. Emily's expertise in accessibility contributes to the organization's commitment to creating user-friendly services.
Previous Roles at Microserve
Emily Coward held multiple positions at Microserve, showcasing her development skills. She worked as a Senior Front-end Developer for 8 months in 2016, followed by a role as Development Team Lead from 2017 to 2019 for 2 years. In 2019, she advanced to the position of Head of Development, where she contributed for another 8 months. Her experience at Microserve reflects her growth in the field of web development.
Experience at Nomensa
Emily Coward spent a significant portion of her career at Nomensa, where she held various roles from 2004 to 2016. She began as a Web Developer for 3 years, then progressed to Senior Web Developer for 9 years. In 2016, she served as Principal Front-End Developer for 8 months. Her time at Nomensa allowed her to develop her skills in building accessible websites and working with diverse digital technologies.
Education and Expertise
Emily Coward studied at Staffordshire University from 2000 to 2004, where she earned a degree in Interactive Multimedia. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in web development and accessibility. She specializes in creating accessible websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and is passionate about ensuring inclusive digital experiences across various devices and assistive technologies.
Early Career Experience
Before her extensive work in web development, Emily Coward worked as an Administrative Assistant at Nailsea School for 4 months in 2004. This early role provided her with foundational skills in administration, which she later applied in her technical career.