Christopher Land.

Career history

Christopher W. Land

Accessibility engineer, leader, developer, and educator. Enterprise software, consulting, higher education, and independent business.

San Diego, California · christopher.land@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/christopher-w-land/

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Capabilities

Technical accessibility
WCAG 2.2, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA, accessibility testing, assistive-technology behavior, code remediation, and interaction design.

People and delivery
Team leadership, developer coaching, role-based training, client support, technical project coordination, UX research, and business operations.

Testing tools: axe DevTools, NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver, including macOS and iOS. Earlier automation experience includes Selenium, axe, and Jenkins integration.

  1. 2024–2026

    Oracle

    Senior Manager, User Experience Design

    • Led accessibility for the Redwood Design System and Application Platform; managed accessibility engineers and UX consultants.
    • Developed accessible interaction guidance, oversaw testing and triage, and partnered with developers on code-level solutions.
    • Provided accessibility guidance for emerging AI interfaces, architected internal support tools, and supported customer escalations.
  2. 2021–2024

    Oracle

    Senior Accessibility Technical Program Manager

    • Held responsibility for accessibility across public-facing websites, including component libraries, templates, and high-traffic pages.
    • Supported UX accessibility annotations and trained development and QA teams in automated and manual testing.
    • Guided prioritization and helped teams integrate accessibility into product delivery.
  3. 2019–2021

    Level Access

    Accessibility Training Manager · 2021

    • Designed and delivered role-based training, customized client engagements, and coached the training team.
    • Managed training schedules, resources, process improvements, and commercial responsibilities.

    Manager, Accessibility Services · 2019–2021

    • Led and mentored accessibility consultants and supported Fortune 500 clients.
    • Planned testing, support, and consulting projects and developed scalable training engagements.
  4. 2016–2019

    Deque Systems

    Development Services Consultant

    • Provided hands-on accessibility coding, remediation, consulting, training, and product support.
    • Applied ARIA patterns to complex interfaces and supported enterprise development teams.
    • Built axe Monitor instructor-led and self-paced training, developed a train-the-trainer program, and supported client implementations.
  5. 2010–2016

    University of Michigan ITS

    Application Developer · 2013–2016

    • Developed eResearch features using JavaScript and collaborated across front- and back-end systems.
    • Led design and front-end coding for an eResearch dashboard.

    ERP Business Systems Analyst / UI Designer · 2013

    • Conducted surveys and interviews, designed mobile app enhancements, and mentored UX research interns.
    • Contributed to Student Dining and live Bus Map redesigns.

    Web Software and User Interface Developer · 2010–2012

    • Designed and developed web directory and file-management tools with attention to accessibility and usability.
  6. 2007–2011

    Henry Ford College

    Adjunct Instructor

    • Taught Flash animation and ActionScript programming in the fine art department.
    • Developed course materials, lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and assessments.
  7. 1999–2010

    Landmine Design

    Principal · Primary studio period

    • Founded and operated a design and development business delivering websites, print work, and corporate identities.
    • Managed staff, clients, project delivery, finances, hosting, and ongoing technical support.
  8. 1996–1999

    VanLoozen Systems

    Software Implementation / Support

    • Installed and supported records-management software and maintained the company website and office computing systems.

Education & professional development

University of Michigan–Dearborn
BA, Psychology · 2016
BBA, Marketing concentration · 2001
Coursework in Computer Information Systems

Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA)
International Association of Accessibility Professionals · Earned 2018

DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester
U.S. Department of Homeland Security · October 2026

Foundations of Humane Technology
Center for Humane Technology · 2022

Community & additional experience

  • Organizer, San Diego Accessibility & Inclusive Design — educational and networking events.
  • Knowbility Accessible Internet Rally mentor — accessible design, testing, coding, scoping, and delivery for a nonprofit website team, 2023.
  • Volunteer teacher and technology consultant, Seametrey Children’s Village, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2009.
  • Principal, CWL Investment Group — real estate investment and property management experience.

Selected presentations and publications