David Sexton

Contact information available upon request

Summary

Technical leader and entrepreneur with 12+ years building organizations from the ground up. Co-founded educational institution while driving accessibility innovation at enterprise scale. Combines startup founding experience with technical skills in development, infrastructure, and multimedia production, plus proven ability to scale processes across international markets.

Technical Competencies

Development & Infrastructure:

Python, Linux command line, server administration, network infrastructure

Version Control:

Git/GitHub, open source contribution, technical documentation

Multimedia Production:

Audio system design, YouTube broadcast setup, audio editing

Emerging Technologies:

Accessible virtual reality development and testing

Quality Assurance:

Automated testing procedures, cross-platform testing, defect reduction

Accessibility:

WCAG compliance, screen readers, assistive technology integration, ARIA implementation

Experience

Co-Founder & Operator

2013 - Present

Ki Mawjam Preschool

Educational institution serving children ages 3-6 in Meghalaya, India

• Founded and scaled organization from concept to operation, including overseeing construction of school building
• Lead all operations including curriculum development, staff hiring/training, and financial planning
• Primary focus 2013-2017, ongoing operational oversight while pursuing tech career
• Sustained growth and community impact over 12+ years

Senior Accessibility Specialist

2024 - Present

Thomson Reuters

• Partner with product teams and business units (Marketing, HR, Legal) to integrate accessibility across global organization
• Contribute to W3C accessibility standards development through Thomson Reuters' WCAG working group membership
• Mentor accessibility specialists while establishing accessibility culture and practices organization-wide
• Remediate complex accessibility barriers using advanced ARIA, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript techniques

Independent Accessibility Consultant

2024 - Present

Self-Employed

• Deliver specialized accessibility auditing and compliance consulting for diverse client portfolio
• Create WCAG remediation strategies and implementation guidance for web and mobile applications
• Conduct accessibility training and organizational development for client teams

Accessibility Analyst - Chrome & ChromeOS

2021 - 2024

Google

• Led analytics team ensuring accessibility standards for global user base across multiple platforms
• Reduced accessibility defects by 70% through automated testing procedures and command-line workflows
• Pioneered accessible VR testing methodologies for emerging platform experiences
• Represented Google at industry conferences while contributing to open source accessibility projects

Accessibility Specialist

2018 - 2021

Workday

• Established company-wide accessibility training program reaching 1,000+ employees across global organization
• Developed scalable educational content and change management processes adopted organization-wide
• Embedded WCAG compliance workflows into product development lifecycle through cross-functional partnerships

QA Tester

2017 - 2018

Virtusa at Google

• Conducted comprehensive accessibility audits using automated and manual testing methodologies
• Performed cross-platform testing across various assistive technologies and browser environments
• Identified and documented accessibility barriers with actionable remediation strategies

Accessibility Engineer

2017

Accessible360

• Delivered accessibility testing and audits for 30+ clients across diverse industries
• Ensured compliance with accessibility standards while providing technical implementation guidance
• Worked in fast-paced consulting environment managing multiple client relationships and project timelines

IT Manager

2011 - 2013

kanthari International Institute for Social Entrepreneurs

Supporting international program with 45+ staff and participants

• Administered Linux-based systems and network infrastructure for international social entrepreneur training program
• Designed and installed professional audio systems and YouTube broadcast capabilities for educational content distribution
• Developed and taught "Radio Drama for Social Change" curriculum, creating multimedia educational content and managing audio production workflows
• Provided technical support across diverse hardware/software environments and troubleshot complex system issues
• Implemented scalable IT processes supporting program operations across multiple countries

Education

Kanthari International Institute for Social Entrepreneurs | 2010

Additional Capabilities

Entrepreneurship:

12+ years operating social enterprise with construction project management

International Experience:

6+ years in India, UN conference participation, multi-country professional experience

Standards Development:

Active contributor to W3C accessibility standards and open source projects

Public Speaking:

Industry conference presentations and educational program delivery

Change Management:

Scaled accessibility practices across 1,000+ person organizations