Summary
Chris Patterson is a senior accessibility engineer and web developer with 12+ years at UCLA driving inclusive research, data, and web platforms. He combines deep experience in Drupal, PHP/MySQL, front-end technologies and IA with program leadership—having led UCLA’s Web Team, the Disabilities and Computing Program, and now chairs the University-wide Electronic Accessibility Committee. Known for translating accessibility standards into practical, auditable implementations, he bridges policy, usability, and hands-on development to make academic systems usable for all. Based in Citrus Heights, CA, his background in economics and international studies gives him a pragmatic, user-centered perspective on complex institutional technology challenges.
12 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
University of California, Los Angeles