Rob Fentress

Degree(s):

• Radford University, BS Interdisciplinary Studies (Math/CS & Cultural Arts) Elementary Education
• Virginia Tech, MAEd. Curriculum & Instruction (Instructional Design & Technology)

Experience:

• Senior Web Accessibility Solutions Designer: Virginia Tech (2014-Present) *
• Senior Instructional Designer and Developer: Virginia Tech (2001-2014) *
• Media Specialist II: Virginia Tech (2001) *
• Founder: Virtual Tradition, LLC (2001-2002) *
• Computer Support Technician: Virginia Tech Center for Instructional Technology (2000-2001 *
• Web Developer: Automation Creations, Inc (2000) *
• Instructional Designer: IDD, Inc. (1999) *
• Computer Support Technician: Radford University Educational Media and Technology Lab (1997-1999)
• Programmer: Virginia Tech Biology Department (1998)
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Awards, Honors and Certifications:

• Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) certification from International Association of Accessibility Professionals 
• Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification from International Association of Accessibility Professionals 
• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) certification from International Association of Accessibility Professionals 
• 2019 Enabling the Future Award 
• 2019 Excellence in Access and Inclusion Award 
• 2018 Division of IT Spot Award * 2018 Excellence in Access and Inclusion Award 
• Golden Web Award 
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Virginia Tech 
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Radford University

Professional Interests:

Web accessibility, web development, generative AI, instructional design.