I am a freelance digital accessibility consultant and expert, founder of Qwallys, and I help organizations structure and lead their accessibility initiatives.
With multifaceted expertise built on my background as a front-end tech lead, I work on both strategic governance and hands-on support within project teams, with a rigorous approach grounded in real-world practice.
I approach accessibility as a foundational topic, from governance to regulatory compliance, including design system architecture, UX, development, and auditing.
Companies I have worked with
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What Shaped My Journey
My professional journey has been shaped by discoveries and encounters with people who have profoundly influenced my perspective. Standing at the crossroads of web development and design, I’ve always acted as a bridge between these two perfectly complementary worlds.
First books on web design and development
In 2012, I was fascinated by "Responsive Web Design" by Ethan Marcotte: thanks to media queries introduced in CSS3, web interfaces could finally adapt to all devices. Quite a revolution in the web world! Along the same lines, Luke Wroblewski’s "Mobile First" offered an interesting approach to web design methodology.
I continued my reading journey with Sylvie Daumal’s "Design d’expérience utilisateur" (User Experience Design) and Amélie Boucher’s "Ergonomie Web" (Web Ergonomics) which shaped my belief: interface design must be adaptive and human-centered, regardless of the context of use.
Atomic Design & the role of Frontend Designer
This reflection on adaptability naturally deepened when I discovered Brad Frost’s Atomic Design. This methodology, which breaks down interfaces into fundamental elements–from atoms to pages–was already laying the groundwork for the modular design of today’s design systems and transformed my vision of web design.
But it was especially his concept of Frontend design that particularly resonated with me: finally, someone was defining and confirming the legitimacy of my hybrid role, that sweet spot between design and development that I had been occupying, validating that technical expertise and design could indeed go hand in hand.
The golden age of JavaScript technologies
Meanwhile, the JavaScript ecosystem was undergoing a profound transformation, opening up new possibilities. TypeScript was establishing itself as the standard for enhancing development reliability, while the rise of modern frameworks and libraries created new opportunities—especially with their component-based approach, which seamlessly aligned with Atomic Design principles.
I worked extensively with React and Angular to design increasingly rich and interactive interfaces while maintaining a clean, scalable, and maintainable architecture. To me, high-quality development is inseparable from a great user experience.
My path to digital accessibility
Beyond the technical aspects, an unexpected but key encounter broadened my professional horizon. By sheer coincidence, during my time at Orange, I had the opportunity to cross paths with Stéphane Deschamps, co-founder of Paris Web, who came to speak to my team about digital accessibility. It was a true revelation and the starting point of my commitment to this field.
Over the years, I have deepened my knowledge through continuous research and multiple specialized training programs (Accessibility Management and Accessibility Lead Role, RGAA Audit—the French WCAG-based accessibility standard, Accessible Development) with renowned accessibility consulting firms such as Atalan, Idéance and Access42.
My passion for this field remains as strong as ever, driving me to stay up to date and constantly explore new perspectives. To me, digital accessibility is far more than a technical and regulatory requirement—it is a fundamental pillar of inclusion in our society.
