Alexis Watson

Alexis Watson, CPWA has a diverse work experience in web development and management. They started their career at KathodeRay Media Inc., where they worked as a Junior Designer and later as a Web Developer. In these roles, Alexis was responsible for implementing and maintaining web-based applications and providing support to designers.

They then moved on to work at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where they held multiple roles. As a Lead Undergraduate Researcher, Alexis focused on user research, heuristic evaluation, and project management. They also gained experience as a Teaching Assistant and a Web Developer for the institute's Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC).

At Prometheus Global Media, Alexis served as the Lead Web Engineer, leading award-winning teams behind websites such as The Hollywood Reporter and Adweek. They then joined Stevens Institute of Technology as the Associate Director of Platform Integration and Automation. In this role, Alexis oversaw the reorganization of Enterprise Web Services and implemented process automation strategies.

Overall, Alexis Watson has a strong background in web development, research, and team leadership.

Alexis Watson, CPWA, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Media, Arts & Communication from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, completed from 2004 to 2008. Alexis also obtained a Master of Science degree in Information Technology from the same institution, completed in 2009. In addition to their education, Alexis is certified as a Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA), a Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).