Wilfred Ilagan, Cpacc, Was, Cpwa
About Wilfred Ilagan, Cpacc, Was, Cpwa
Wilfred Ilagan is a Senior Accessibility Specialist at Thomson Reuters, with a background in web development and media services. He has extensive experience in accessibility roles and holds a CPWA certification.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Wilfred Ilagan currently serves as a Senior Accessibility Specialist at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing accessibility within digital platforms, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. His work involves collaborating with various teams to integrate accessibility best practices into product development and user experience design.
Previous Experience in Accessibility and Development
Prior to his current role, Ilagan worked at HCL Technologies as an Accessibility SME/Developer for eight months in 2021. He also held the position of Technical Accessibility Lead at eSSENTIAL Accessibility for six months in 2020. His experience includes a brief tenure as a Frontend Web Developer at CBC/Radio-Canada and a Full Stack Engineer at Half Helix, both in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Wilfred Ilagan has a diverse educational background. He studied Broadcast Television and Communication Media at Mohawk College from 2010 to 2013. He later pursued a Certificate in Full-Stack Web Development at York University from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he studied General Science at the University of Waterloo from 2001 to 2006. Ilagan holds a CPWA certification, which reflects his advanced knowledge in web accessibility.
Background in Media and Technology
Ilagan has a solid foundation in media and technology, having worked as a Media Services Technician at Technicolor from 2014 to 2015 and as a Media Services Specialist at TVO for four years from 2016 to 2020. His early career also included a role as an I/O Technician at Legend3D for five months in 2015. This varied experience has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of both technical and media environments.
Skills in Team Training and Process Enhancement
Ilagan possesses expertise in training cross-functional teams to identify creative solutions that align with development timelines. He has a proven track record of enhancing processes across Design, Development, and Quality Assurance, which underscores his ability to improve workflow efficiency and product quality in accessibility initiatives.