Tapasya Barot
About Tapasya Barot
Tapasya Barot is an Accessibility Specialist with extensive expertise in web usability and accessibility, currently working at Thomson Reuters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. With a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Gujarat University and nine years of professional experience, Barot has held various roles in accessibility, including positions at Google and eSSENTIAL Accessibility.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Tapasya Barot has been employed at Thomson Reuters as an Accessibility Specialist since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing accessibility standards and practices within the organization. Her position is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, where she contributes to ensuring that Thomson Reuters' products and services are accessible to all users.
Education and Expertise
Tapasya Barot holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Gujarat University, where she studied from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she pursued further education at Sheridan College from 2019 to 2021. With extensive expertise in web accessibility, she is well-versed in ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards and has a strong passion for web usability.
Background
Tapasya Barot has accumulated nine years of professional experience in the field of accessibility. She has held various positions, including Accessibility Lead at Google from 2016 to 2019, and has worked in multiple roles focused on accessibility testing and solutions. Her career includes significant contributions at organizations such as eSSENTIAL Accessibility, CIBC, and Applause.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Tapasya Barot has developed a deep understanding of accessibility and usability testing. She has played a key role in improving web experiences by ensuring technical and legal conformance with accessibility standards. Her work has been instrumental in advancing accessibility practices across various organizations.