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Gerard's accessibility skills at every level are second to no one. He understands users, he designs and develops emphatically and he ensures that his teams adopt his engineering discipline throughout the software development lifecyle (SDLC). Gerard is a 'people first' colleague in every sense of the word. He communicates well, collaborates with humility and modesty and prides himself in meeting established goals and deadlines. He's a 'no excuses' type leader who appreciates the value of architecting an interface or application that exceeds product requirements.

Having worked with Gerard both as a client and colleague, I hold him in high esteem and recommend him to any organization committed to excellence.

For me, it's a pleasure working with Gerard because he provides thoughtful perspectives and well-informed recommendations to the company-wide strategy; he is a deep SME in Accessibility but is always willing to help people who are newer to the field; he is calm and measured in his responses to stressful situations; and he always remains focused on delivering solutions that support the needs of the customer - in this case the diverse community of people with disabilities.

He is both passionate and pragmatic - making him a great advocate for people with disabilities and a great Engineering leader/manager who has proven track record of delivering engineering work that improves the lives of people with disabilities.

Gerard combines substantial expertise in accessibility, user experience design, and development -- and on top of these rare skills, he is also an excellent manager and team mate. I know first hand that his direct reports, his partners, and his stakeholders admired and respected him, and relied on his support, insight, and coaching to help them navigate a sometimes contentious path to delivering fully accessible digital experiences.

Gerard is a high caliber contributor and manager, and would be an outstanding hire for any organization committed to improving the usability of their products.

I had the pleasure of hosting Gerard K. Cohen for a special presentation to CalPERS in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Gerard's presentation was insightful and deeply impactful. He has a remarkable ability to break down the complexities of accessibility into actionable insights, making it clear that accessibility is not just a technical requirement but a moral imperative. His passion for creating inclusive digital experiences was evident in every aspect of his talk, and his expertise inspired our team to think critically about how we can better serve all members of our community. During the Q&A segment, I had the opportunity to interview Gerard and was struck by his depth of knowledge and ability to connect accessibility to broader organizational goals. He emphasized that accessibility is everyone's responsibility—a message that resonates deeply with our values at CalPERS. Gerard's thoughtful responses and real-world examples demonstrated his expertise and genuine commitment to making the digital world more inclusive for all. I highly recommend Gerard, If you're looking for someone to inspire your team, provide expert guidance, or lead the charge on digital accessibility. Thank you for your insights, Gerard.

Gerard was an integral engineering specialist, transforming the Atlassian Design System into an accessible, inclusive and world class product. His expertise was frequently leveraged across impactful programs of work that delivered best in class accessibility solutions that thousands of developers and hundred of designers used. I would recommend Gerard to any business looking to lift their maturity and sustained impact on what great design and engineering outcomes should be.