Matthew Greener
Burke,VA
Summary
Dynamic Section 508 Analyst with proven expertise at ICF in Adobe PDF remediation and accessibility support. Skilled in Section 508 compliance and web accessibility testing, I excel in delivering effective training and achieving project goals under tight deadlines. Committed to enhancing document accessibility and fostering collaboration with diverse teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Section 508 Analyst
ICF
Reston, USA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided remediation for electronic documents including Adobe PDF and MS Office Suite applications, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
- Remediated documents using Adobe Acrobat and CommonLook PDF software.
- Updated and organized records for remediated files, enhancing access and retrieval efficiency.
- Created and delivered training on Adobe AEM Designer 6.5 to client’s Forms Team, improving team proficiency.
- Developed an Intermediate to Advanced CommonLook PDF training. Presented the training to client’s CommonLook Users.
- Developed an Adobe Acrobat Professional Tags training. Presented the training to Adobe Acrobat Users.
- Provided one-on-one accessibility support to clients, resolving document issues and facilitating project success.
Section 508 Analyst
New Editions Consulting, Inc.
Falls Church, USA
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Provided Section 508 analysis of learning management system trainings and documents, enhancing accessibility for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Compiled Section 508 reports for web-based applications, learning management system courses, and websites, delivering compliance insights for multiple clients.
- Remediated PDF, Word, PPT, and Excel documents to ensure compliance with Section 508 standards.
- Evaluated web-based applications for performance and compliance with specifications.
- Completed the Department of Homeland Security’s Trusted Tester Program and attained a DHS Trusted Tester Certificate V5.
Document Remediation
Project Performance Company (PPC)
McLean, USA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Delivered accessibility remediation for Adobe Captivate project, enhancing usability for federal agency users.
- Remediated Adobe PDF and MS Word documents for Section 508 conformance.
- Assessed web-based applications and client websites for compliance with performance standards.
Section 508 Test Engineer
New Editions Consulting, Inc.
Falls Church, USA
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Used assistive technology (JAWS, NVDA, Window-Eyes, ZoomText, MAGic) and Section 508 standards to assess web-based applications; software; multimedia; websites and documents for Section 508 conformance. Worked with JAWS remote access, remote desktop and CITRIX applications.
- Conducted Section 508 testing for web applications, websites, software, hardware, and web-based training for federal and private sector clients.
- Executed Section 508 remediation for PowerPoint, PDF, and Microsoft Word documents, ensuring compliance for federal and private sector clients' accessibility needs.
- Developed detailed Section 508 compliance test reports to identify accessibility issues and guide remediation efforts.
- Established and configured a Moodle e-learning website for federal clients, facilitating course uploads, user management, and testing to enhance online learning accessibility.
- Completed the Department of Homeland Security’s Trusted Tester Program and attained a DHS Trusted Tester Certificate.
- Worked with Adobe Connect to support webinars. Recorded, converted and uploaded webinar videos.
Section 508 Test Engineer
Milvets Systems Technologies
Lanham, USA
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided Section 508 testing for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Used assistive technology (JAWS, Window-Eyes, ZoomText, MAGic) and Section 508 standards to assess web applications; software; multimedia; hardware; websites and documents (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) for Section 508 conformance.
- Created detailed Section 508 compliance test reports identifying issues and recommending remediation strategies to enhance accessibility.
- Collaborated with developers on remediation efforts and tested solutions to ensure all identified Section 508 and usability issues were addressed, providing post-remediation reports on remaining issues.
- Acquired practical skills using CommonLook software to fix compliance problems in PDF files.
- Executed setup procedures and installed necessary hardware for comprehensive Section 508 evaluations.
- Worked in a team environment with blind and visually impaired Section 508 accessibility professionals.
- Installed assistive technology software and software required for applications tested for Section 508 conformance: (JAWS, Window-Eyes, ZoomText, MAGic).
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Journalism
Northeastern University
Boston, MASkills
- Section 508 conformance
- PDF remediation
- Adobe Acrobat
- CommonLook PDF
- Document remediation
- Accessibility testing
- Training development
- Client communication
- Report generation
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Deadline adherence
- Verbal and written communication
- Microsoft office suite
Timeline
Section 508 Analyst
ICF
01.2023 - 01.2025
Section 508 Analyst
New Editions Consulting, Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2023
Document Remediation
Project Performance Company (PPC)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Section 508 Test Engineer
New Editions Consulting, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2016
Section 508 Test Engineer
Milvets Systems Technologies
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelors of Arts - Journalism
Northeastern University