Ivan Mendoza
About Ivan Mendoza
Ivan Mendoza is a Senior Accessibility Specialist at Thomson Reuters, where he focuses on ensuring accessible product delivery throughout the Software Development Life Cycle. He has a background in financial services and web development, with experience in various roles that emphasize the use of technology to empower individuals in making informed financial decisions.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Ivan Mendoza serves as a Senior Accessibility Specialist at Thomson Reuters since 2022. His role involves ensuring that products are accessible and meet the necessary standards throughout the Software Development Life Cycle. He works in a hybrid capacity from Dallas, Texas, and focuses on implementing accessibility best practices.
Previous Experience at State Farm
Ivan Mendoza worked at State Farm as a Financial Services Risk Manager from 2016 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. Prior to this role, he was a Financial Services Intern at State Farm for four months in 2016 in Binghamton, New York. His experiences at State Farm contributed to his understanding of financial services and risk management.
Education and Academic Background
Ivan Mendoza earned his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Binghamton University, where he studied from 2013 to 2016. He also holds an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Nassau Community College, which he completed from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he studied at Purchase College, SUNY, for an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences for 11 months in 2011.
Expertise in Accessibility Standards
Ivan Mendoza has expertise in accessibility standards, particularly in leveraging WCAG 2.1 Level AA and WAI-ARIA patterns. He advocates for the use of appropriate tools and techniques to ensure accessible product delivery. His work involves employing various automated and manual testing tools, including WAVE, axe DevTools, ANDI, Lighthouse, and IBM’s Accessibility Checker.
Career Development and Previous Roles
Before his current position, Ivan Mendoza held various roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Full Stack Web Developer at Pursuit from 2017 to 2018 and as a Sr. UI Developer and Digital Accessibility Specialist at Broadridge from 2019 to 2022. His experience also includes positions at Primerica and Liberty Tax Services, where he gained insights into customer service and financial processes.