Deepthi Rao

Test Lead

Leading Quality, Accelerating Delivery, Enabling Confidence

I am a results-driven Test Lead with experience in delivering high-quality software across domains such as e-commerce, insurance, and enterprise SaaS platforms. I specialize in defining test strategies, leading QA teams, and ensuring robust validation across complex, distributed systems. With a strong foundation in manual testing, I have hands-on experience in UI, API, and data validation testing using tools such as Postman, SoapUI, TestRigor, Mabl, Fireflink. I have worked extensively on Salesforce Commerce Cloud,Oracle Transport Management Cloud, order management systems, and cloud-based applications, ensuring end-to-end quality across critical business workflows. I have led teams of 5–8 QA engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My approach focuses on early defect detection, scalable automation, and seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines to accelerate release cycles without compromising quality. I am also actively exploring AI-driven testing approaches, leveraging modern tools to enhance test efficiency, coverage, and reliability. I thrive in cross-functional and globally distributed teams, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, and customer-centric solutions.