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Hi, I’m Debora Ermel, a Digital Quality & Delivery Specialist based in Calgary, Canada. I work inside Agile teams to keep web projects on track by identifying risks early across UX, accessibility, and implementation. I handle test planning, regression, and defect tracking from feature build through production, while working closely with design, development, and PMs to resolve issues before they impact timelines, scope, or release quality. I combine cross-browser, real-device, and accessibility testing in the same pass to prevent problems from resurfacing later. I’ve led audits, shaped QA strategies, and delivered actionable findings to stakeholders. My goal is to ensure accessible, high-quality web experiences for customers and teams alike.…Hi, I’m Debora Ermel, a Digital Quality & Delivery Specialist based in Calgary, Canada. I work inside Agile teams to keep web projects on track by identifying risks early across UX, accessibility, and implementation. I handle test planning, regression, and defect tracking from feature build through production, while working closely with design, development, and PMs to resolve issues before they impact timelines, scope, or release quality. I combine cross-browser, real-device, and accessibility testing in the same pass to prevent problems from resurfacing later. I’ve led audits, shaped QA strategies, and delivered actionable findings to stakeholders. My goal is to ensure accessible, high-quality web experiences for customers and teams alike.

Debora Ermel

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Hi, I’m Debora Ermel, a Digital Quality & Delivery Specialist based in Calgary, Canada. I work inside Agile teams to keep web projects on track by identifying risks early across UX, accessibility, and implementation. I handle test planning, regression, and defect tracking from feature build through production, while working closely with design, development, and PMs to resolve issues before they impact timelines, scope, or release quality. I combine cross-browser, real-device, and accessibility testing in the same pass to prevent problems from resurfacing later. I’ve led audits, shaped QA strategies, and delivered actionable findings to stakeholders. My goal is to ensure accessible, high-quality web experiences for customers and teams alike.…Hi, I’m Debora Ermel, a Digital Quality & Delivery Specialist based in Calgary, Canada. I work inside Agile teams to keep web projects on track by identifying risks early across UX, accessibility, and implementation. I handle test planning, regression, and defect tracking from feature build through production, while working closely with design, development, and PMs to resolve issues before they impact timelines, scope, or release quality. I combine cross-browser, real-device, and accessibility testing in the same pass to prevent problems from resurfacing later. I’ve led audits, shaped QA strategies, and delivered actionable findings to stakeholders. My goal is to ensure accessible, high-quality web experiences for customers and teams alike.

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Hi, I’m Debora Ermel, a Digital Quality & Delivery Specialist based in Calgary, Canada. I work inside Agile teams to keep web projects on track by identifying risks early across UX, accessibility, and implementation. I handle test planning, regression, and defect tracking from feature build through production, while working closely with design, development, and PMs to resolve issues before they impact timelines, scope, or release quality.

I combine cross-browser, real-device, and accessibility testing in the same pass to prevent problems from resurfacing later. I’ve led audits, shaped QA strategies, and delivered actionable findings to stakeholders. My goal is to ensure accessible, high-quality web experiences for customers and teams alike.

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Work Experience

Web Accessibility & Usability QA Specialist at Dog and Pony Studios

September 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025

Flagged 60+ critical issues per site, launched Site Health system combining SEO and accessibility checks; improved scores by 40%, reduced bounce, and boosted visibility. Created test cases based on WCAG success criteria integrated into QA workflows. Cut dev feedback loop by 30%. Worked hands-on with devs to fix blockers including broken labels, contrast issues, ARIA misuse, and keyboard traps; provided dev-ready issue tracker with real-device testing notes; tracked issues from bug to re-test to release.

Shopify Technical Project Manager at Satel Creative

August 31, 2023 - September 23, 2025

Co-built Shopify templates with accessibility and UX best practices baked in, cutting dev timelines by 25%. Ran manual tests pre-launch to flag accessibility and usability issues, reducing blockers and improving inclusivity. Improved usability across high-traffic Shopify sites by fixing headings structures, missing alt text, and unclear content hierarchy. Wrote weekly accessibility tips for our team's GitHub page, helping devs spot common and daily coding mistakes and bake accessibility into everyday coding.

Shopify Frontend Developer & UX Analyst at Satel Creative

January 31, 2023 - September 23, 2025

Built accessible components with semantic HTML and CSS best practices for high-traffic fintech and startup apps, focused on performance, usability, and clean integration. Audited and fixed issues across legacy and new code: keyboard traps, ARIA misuse, poor contrast, and missing semantics structure. Led accessibility knowledge-sharing sessions for devs, helping the team ship more inclusive features.

Lead Frontend Developer & Accessibility-Focused QA at Play

December 3, 2018 - August 27, 2021

Led frontend development and accessibility-focused QA for fintech clients in Mexico City; built accessible components, fixed critical accessibility issues, and collaborated across teams to align updates with strategic initiatives.

Independent QA & Accessibility Specialist

October 1, 2024 - Present

Led end-to-end accessibility and UX audits across e-commerce systems, from scoping and evaluation to delivery of actionable findings. Conducted structured audits identifying WCAG failures and interaction gaps before release. Exposed keyboard and screen reader blockers in checkout and filtering flows to prevent task completion issues. Evaluated Figma components against production builds to prevent focus order, contrast, and ARIA regressions. Collaborated with clients to prioritize fixes based on user impact, effort, and release timelines.

Usability QA & Web Accessibility Specialist at Dog and Pony Studios

September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Designed a cross-functional 'Site Health' framework combining usability, accessibility, and SEO validation, increasing site health scores by 40%. Led sprint planning, aligned QA scope with release timelines and priorities. Owned test planning, execution, and regression validation across web builds before production deployment. Managed defect lifecycle in Asana, including triage and prioritization, helping teams stay on track for releases. Colaborated with PMs, designers, and developers to align QA scope with sprint timelines and delivery needs. Validated cross-browser and real-device behavior and delivered structured defect reports with clear remediation steps.

Shopify Frontend Developer & UX Analyst at Satel Creative

September 1, 2021 - January 31, 2023

Developed accessible Shopify components with predictable behavior; conducted pre-launch usability and design reviews to minimize regressions. Built Shopify themes and deepened understanding of frontend logic impacts on regressions. Collaborated with QA during sprint cycles to ensure theme customizations met acceptance criteria before release.

Lead Frontend Developer & QA Contributor at Play Business

September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2021

Reviewed frontend developers' pull requests, providing structured code feedback and approving merges to maintain quality standards. Validated frontend features by running Rails test commands and confirming automated checks. Collaborated with backend engineers to verify business logic and prevent production defects. Identified usability and interaction issues during build phases, introducing UX improvements before formal processes existed.