Geetha Somasundaram
About Geetha Somasundaram
Geetha Somasundaram is a Digital Accessibility Specialist with over ten years of experience, currently working at Thomson Reuters in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has a strong background in accessibility testing and collaborates with various teams to enhance digital products' accessibility standards.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Geetha Somasundaram has served as a Digital Accessibility Specialist at Thomson Reuters since 2018. In this role, she focuses on defining policies and guidelines for accessibility within the organization. She conducts comprehensive accessibility testing using various methods, including screen reader reviews and gesture-only interactions. Geetha collaborates with UX, technology, content, and product development teams to provide direction on accessibility, ensuring that products meet established standards. She also educates and promotes the importance of accessibility in product development, providing training for UX team members to keep them informed about current accessibility standards and trends.
Experience at Wells Fargo
Geetha Somasundaram has worked as a Digital Accessibility Specialist at Wells Fargo since 2016. With over ten years of experience in the field, she conducts thorough accessibility testing and evaluates accessible solutions for web and mobile products. Her role involves mentoring others on methods to address accessibility barriers and collaborating with various teams to influence WCAG standards. This position allows her to apply her expertise in creating accessible digital experiences for users.
Previous Role at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Before her current positions, Geetha Somasundaram worked at Cognizant Technology Solutions as an Associate-projects from 2007 to 2015. During her eight years there, she gained valuable experience in project management and digital solutions. This role contributed to her foundational knowledge in accessibility and technology, which she has built upon in her subsequent positions.
Digital Accessibility Expertise
Geetha Somasundaram specializes in digital accessibility, focusing on ensuring that digital products are usable by individuals with disabilities. She conducts accessibility testing using various methods and prototypes complex designs specifically for accessibility purposes. Her work includes evaluating solutions for compliance with accessibility standards and mentoring others in the field. Geetha's expertise is instrumental in promoting best practices for accessibility in digital product development.
Mentorship and Training in Accessibility
Geetha Somasundaram actively mentors colleagues in methods and techniques for addressing accessibility barriers. She provides training for UX team members to ensure they are updated with the latest accessibility standards and trends. Her commitment to education in accessibility practices helps foster a culture of inclusivity within the organizations she works with.