Javier Parada
About Javier Parada
Javier Parada is an Ingeniero en Accesibilidad at Pypestream in New York, specializing in accessibility testing and compliance. He has a background in graphic design and technical leadership, with experience in various roles across Argentina and the United States.
Work at Pypestream
Javier Parada has been employed at Pypestream as an Ingeniero en Accesibilidad since 2021. In this role, he focuses on ensuring that the company's products meet accessibility standards. His responsibilities include conducting thorough reviews and testing of chatbot interfaces to ensure compliance with Section 508 requirements. Parada plays a crucial role in identifying potential design issues and collaborates with various teams to develop effective solutions.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Pypestream, Javier Parada held several positions in the field of accessibility and design. He worked at Perceptyx, Inc. as Líder técnico de Accesibilidad from 2016 to 2021, where he led accessibility initiatives. Prior to that, he served as Experto en Accesibilidad at Applause for 11 months in 2021. His earlier roles include working as an Analista de Ingeniería en Software Senior at Accenture Interactive from 2014 to 2016 and as a Diseñador Gráfico at Agencia Bután and Insite Latin America.
Education and Expertise
Javier Parada studied at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, where he completed a Diplomatura in Accesibilidad y Usabilidad from 2019 to 2020. He also holds a Diploma Universitario in Diseño Gráfico from Universidad de Buenos Aires, obtained between 2005 and 2010. His expertise includes drafting Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT) to ensure compliance with accessibility standards, as well as conducting knowledge transfer sessions focused on accessibility testing for quality control teams.
Key Contributions to Accessibility
In his professional career, Javier Parada has made significant contributions to accessibility practices. He conducts knowledge transfer sessions aimed at enhancing the skills of quality control teams in accessibility testing. Parada is instrumental in ensuring that chatbot interfaces adhere to accessibility standards, particularly Section 508 compliance, through comprehensive review and testing processes. His work involves identifying design issues and collaborating with teams to implement optimal solutions.