William Albright

Technology leader and generalist with 10+ years across IT operations and accessible, video-centric products. Experience spans security, compliance, video conferencing, AI tools, educational apps, and data dashboards. Equally strong in engineering, stakeholder collaboration, and product representation.

Selected Experience

Communication Services for the Deaf 2025–Present

Director of IT Operations 2026–Present

  • Direct enterprise IT operations spanning cybersecurity, systems, compliance, and vendor management
  • Set technology strategy with executive leaders to reduce risk and improve organizational efficiency

Technical Project Manager 2025–2026

  • Managed accessibility, compliance, and operations programs for public and private clients
  • Led Direct Video Calling platform delivery, security readiness, and AI workflow tools

Full Stack Web Developer | Gallaudet University 2021–2025

  • Architected a video-first software suite for the university community and external partners
  • Led development of a video evaluation app for global sign language proficiency interviews
  • Mentored and coached junior developers on team dynamics and technical skills

Senior Software Engineer | National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes 2018–2021

  • Developed Deafverse, the first ASL-based Choose Your Own Adventure game for Deaf youth
  • Presented Deafverse at conferences and schools nationwide to promote adoption and gather feedback

Freelance Consultant 2015–Present

  • Built an interactive research data dashboard using Census ACS Public Use Microdata Sample data
  • Shipped a Nicaraguan Sign Language video dictionary with learning tools for parents of Deaf children
  • Created a video-based survey platform for accessible health research with Deaf individuals

Employee #3 | Linguabee 2013–2015

  • Built the marketing site and developed features, tests, and fixes for the interpreter scheduling platform
  • Met with clients and attended conferences to network and promote the platform

Education

  • B.S., Business Administration, May 2011, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC

Skills

  • Languages & Frameworks: TypeScript, JavaScript, Svelte, React, Ruby, Rails, HTML, CSS
  • Infrastructure & Data: Node.js, PostgreSQL, SQL, Caching, APIs, AWS, PaaS, Serverless, CI/CD, HLS
  • AI & Product: AI Tools, Evals, Accessibility, Data Visualization, UI/UX/Data Design, Project Management