Melody Shih
Email: melody1116s@gmail.com
Website: clippycat.ca
Github: github.com/clippycat
Skills
Languages
- Native level fluency in spoken and written English, Mandarin
Programming Languages
- HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- Python
- Rust
- C/C++
- C#
- Java
- SQL
- shell scripting
Other Technical Skills
- General computing (iOS, Windows and *nix)
- Screen-readers (NVDA, Jaws, VoiceOver, Talkback, Orca)
- Understanding of WCAG requirements
Experience
Accessibility Tester (contract), 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.