Welcome
I am an Experience Designer
Leading and managing teams to create products, services, and systems user and accessibility friendly.
About Enrique Sallent
Mission Statement
My mission is to empower and amplify the voices of the disabled community by championing accessibility within the digital products.
My values are driven to ensure that every individual, regardless of ability, can seamlessly interact with our digital offerings.
As an advocate for accessibility, my vision is to bridge the gap between the disabled community and digital platforms.
Bio
I'm an all-round experience designer and team leader with a rich, multi-disciplinary background. I play a pivotal role ensuring organizations prioritize and integrate accessibility into all aspects of the products and services.
My expertise and leadership contributes to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities by creating more inclusive experiences.
Work Experience
Charles Schwab, Inc.
From November 2020 to August 2023, as the Head of Accessibility Experience Program at Charles Schwab, I spearheaded the development and implementation of initiatives to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.
This involved creating standards, regulations, and best practices, resulting in an 85% improvement in overall accessibility ratings. Collaborating across teams, I conducted audits, and acquired accessibility testing licenses for the organization and tech teams.
I built and mentored a team of 9 accessibility specialists implementing a successful Accessibility Training Program for over 400 associates.
TD Ameritrade
During my tenure (April 2011 to November 2020) as UX Associate Director at TD Ameritrade, I crafted the Accessibility Program; led the thinkorswim product design team, earning design patents and resulting in increasing daily trades from 11k trades to 24K (Trade Architect).
Streamlined the Online Account Opening (OLA) flow, improving completion rates by 80%.
Independent Work
Worked as an Independent Consultant between December 2007 until April 2011, successfully managing UX teams and budgets, creating roadmaps, and UX strategies for clients like Experience Consulting, Ingenix/United Healthcare, Merck Pharmaceutical, and Deloitte & Touche Inc.
Education
Academia
I am a dedicated professional with a unique blend of education and expertise in Graphic Design; and, Human-Computer Interaction. My academic journey has been shaped by renowned institutions, reflecting my commitment to excellence in both aesthetics and user experience.
Graphic Design
Pratt Institute, NY
At Pratt, I acquired a strong foundation in visual communication and creative expression.
Human-Computer Interaction
Rutgers University, NJ
This specialized curriculum provided me with invaluable insights into user-centric design, interface optimization, inclusive design, and; the psychology behind effective digital interactions.
Skills
Here are some key aspects of my expertise:
- Leading Teams of User Experience and Accessibility Experts
- Design Thinking
- Personas, User Empathy
- WCAG Compliance
- User Testing with Diverse Audiences
- Heuristics and Accessibility Audits
- Color Contrast Analysis
- Keyboard Navigation
- Accessible Design
- Screen Reader Compatibility Assessments
- Semantic HTML
- Responsive Design for Accessibility
I am dedicated to create digital experiences that exceed accessibility standards, making technology more inclusive for all.