Marisa DeMeglio

Languages, tools, and technologies

Here are some things I've used and am comfortable with.

• HTML
• CSS
• Javascript
• C++
• C#
• Java
• Python
• XSLT
• React
• Redux
• Electron
• Eleventy
• Express
• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• GraphQL

Software Developer

The DAISY Consortium
May 2008 – Present

Through this well-respected international organization, I've been involved in many aspects of the accessible ebook ecosystem, including designing and developing desktop and web-based applications for the international publishing community; and bringing accessibility to mainstream publishing standards.

• Developer and architect:
  • Deliver production-ready systems that are compatible with existing workflows
  • Create and maintain ebook accessibility reporting framework for public use
• Web standards person:
  • Demonstrate ebook accessibility concepts with the open web platform
  • Chair a W3C Community Group about synchronized multimedia in publications
  • Continue being a primary contributor to the industry-wide standard for narrated ebooks through the EPUB and Publishing Working Groups.

Software Developer

The DAISY for All Project
May 2003 – May 2008

The 5-year DAISY-for-All project was funded to implement DAISY technology in low and middle income countries in Southeast Asia. I wrote a DAISY talking book reader for Windows in C++, localized for Southeast Asian languages, and distributed freely throughout the world. I also supported the global userbase for over a decade after the first release.

• Lead developer/architect:
  Create accessible DAISY book reading software with a talking interface that supports many languages that are not represented by mainstream technology.
• Workshop creator and facilitator: Guide participants from regional centers through the process of translating and recording language packs at in-person workshops in Bangkok and New Delhi.
• Web standards person: Represent the DAISY Consortium in the development of W3C's SMIL standard.

Software Engineer

Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (JSRPD)
September 2001 – April 2003

Developed kiosk-style talking book playback software with plug-in system that allowed for incorporation of alternate interfaces such as joystick controls, enlarged text on a separate screen, and Braille display output.

Software Engineer

isSound Corporation
July 2000 – May 2001

Wrote an application used to voice webpages for visually-impaired users. Developed a telephone-based application for audible delivery and navigation of Word documents, including both user experience via voice and automated backend document conversion.