Melody Shih
Email: melody1116s@gmail.com
Website: clippycat.ca
Github: github.com/clippycat
Skills
Technical Skills
- Frontend Web: HTML, CSS, JS, and WAI-ARIA
- Frameworks: React, Flask, and Node.js
- Programming languages: Python, Rust, C/C++, C#, Java, SQL, R, and shell scripting
- Native screen-reader user: NVDA, Jaws, VoiceOver, Talkback, and Orca
- Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits based on WCAG and Accessible Canada Act requirements
- Project management tools: GitHub, Basecamp, Slack, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Suite
Soft Skills
- Native level written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin
- Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation with exceptional attention to detail
- Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills, with experience working in diverse teams
- Strong time management skills, consistently meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks efficiently
- Flexibility to collaborate remotely with colleagues across multiple time zones
Experience
Accessibility Tester, National Network for Equitable Library Service: Dec. 2022 — Present
- Conduct accessibility audits of commercial and library ebook reading applications and websites
- Evaluate ebook and audiobook files for accessibility based on defined set of criteria
- Develop demonstrations, presentations, and training materials on accessibility
- Compile detailed accessibility reports based on feedback from testers
- Create application/website tutorials and documentations for assistive technology users
Accessibility Tester (contract), Fable Tech Labs Inc.: Jul. 2022 — Present
- Participate in user research and quality assurance interviews
- Conduct live demonstrations to showcase interactions between screen-readers and web/mobile apps
- Provide technical solutions and feedback on improving accessibility of websites and applications
Front Desk Receptionist, Richmond Centre for Disability: May 2021 — Aug. 2021
- Customer service, fundraising, and office administration assistance
- RCD YouTube "Get Good At" channel speaker
- Leader of the virtual public speaking program
Accessibility Tester (volunteer), lichess.org: Sep. 2020 — Present
- Testing new features aimed at screen reader users
Provincial athlete, British Columbia Blind Sports and Recreation Association: 2014 — present
- Member of British Columbia Goalball Team
- Participate in national and international tournaments
Education
Software Development Diploma: Sep. 2022 — Apr. 2024
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Full-stack two year software development diploma. Focusing on databases, interface design, systems administration, security, and enterprise solutions.
Computing Science and Software Systems Certificate: Sep. 2019 — Apr. 2021
First year software development Certificate. Focusing on mathematics, technical communication, procedural and object oriented programming.