About Dan Spelt
Senior Full-Stack Engineer · Accessibility & Compliance Specialist · Remote
I'm Dan Spelt — a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with over 18 years of experience designing and delivering secure, scalable web systems. I specialize in accessibility-first architecture, WCAG compliance implementation, and long-term maintainability for public-sector and enterprise-grade platforms.
I was born with cerebral palsy. That lived experience informs every technical decision I make around assistive technology, inclusive design, and compliance standards. It's not a background detail — it's the reason I build the way I build.
Open to remote senior roles and government contracts.
18+ Years Engineering Experience
Proven track record delivering robust, scalable, and maintainable systems across public-sector, non-profit, and SaaS environments.
WCAG Compliance Specialist
Implemented WCAG 2.0/2.1 standards across multiple platforms, achieving a 20% compliance increase and measurable improvements in screen reader compatibility.
Secure, Standards-Driven Development
Experience with privacy compliance, role-based access control, audit logging, and documentation practices aligned with public-sector expectations.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Consistent delivery within Agile/Scrum teams — translating complex requirements into technical solutions that serve diverse user populations.
Accessibility & Compliance
My WCAG implementation work at Neil Squire Society produced measurable outcomes: a 20% increase in accessibility compliance, a 30% reduction in bounce rate, and a 15% increase in sales attributed to screen reader compatibility improvements. This is not theoretical — these are delivered results in a real public-interest organization. My compliance work spans WCAG 2.0/2.1, ADA alignment, screen reader engineering, and structured accessibility auditing and documentation.
Systems & Architecture
I have led the design and delivery of several high-complexity systems: LipSync Connect, a Next.js accessibility platform for device interaction; a full-stack data system at CanAssist (University of Victoria) emphasizing privacy standards and cross-functional collaboration; and Community Hive, a multi-tenant SaaS platform with tenant-isolated data architecture, RBAC, and AI-assisted communication workflows. Each reflects a consistent commitment to clean architecture, security, and long-term maintainability.