Andy Carter
Technical Team Lead & Accessibility Expert
With more than two decades’ coding experience under his belt – including nearly 15 years at Evoluted – Andy continues to prove an integral part of the development team. A highly analytical thinker, he brings a unique blend of academic and technical expertise, having previously worked as a Research Associate at the University of Sheffield as a theoretical physicist specialising in Quantum Optics research.
Key skills and areas of expertise
Web accessibility
PHP / Javascript
Laravel and CakePHP
What does Andy think about working at Evoluted?
"I've been with Evoluted for over a decade now and each day has brought fresh new challenges due to the diversity of work that has come my way. This, along with getting to work with a talented team of great people, makes working here an enjoyable experience."
Andy continues:
“Accessibility is something I’m truly passionate about, and luckily something I get to make a meaningful impact on in my work at Evoluted, which makes me feel part of the bigger picture. Accessibility is still too often treated as an afterthought, when in reality it should be built into the foundations of every website. I strongly believe accessibility should be seen as an exciting and important part of our work as developers — not just as a compliance exercise, but as a way to create better digital experiences for everyone.
“Those with accessibility needs are not a small minority in our society. In fact, according to Government Official Statistics, in the UK alone, nearly one in four working-age adults has a disability, meaning a significant proportion of users may struggle to navigate poorly designed sites.
Creating accessible websites, apps and content gives people greater independence, helps organisations reach wider audiences, and plays an essential role in ensuring equality, inclusion and legal compliance. It’s something I care deeply about, and I’ll continue championing accessibility and driving meaningful change wherever I can.”
Outside of work, you'll find Andy...
Running Street Art Sheffield; a website and walking tour operator, through which Andy shares his love of the local street art scene with the world.
As Evoluted’s resident accessibility expert, Andy is a passionate advocate for creating more inclusive digital experiences. When he’s not exploring the city’s famous street art, you’ll likely find him speaking at industry events and sharing practical insights on web accessibility, inclusive development and user experience.
Andy has delivered talks at respected industry conferences and meetups including A11y North, Front End Sheffield, Sheffield DM and Leeds PHP, where he’s known for making complex accessibility topics approachable, actionable and relevant for both developers and marketers alike. Drawing on his extensive development background and analytical mindset, Andy combines technical depth with real-world experience to help teams build websites that work better for everyone.
Aside from accessibility, Andy has also shared his expertise and spoken about code quality at the TechMids conference, as well as numerous meetups such as Laravel Manchester and the Developers Up North conference.
For Andy’s up and coming talks, see here.
