Ashwath Baskar Rao
Software Test Engineer Lead
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Software Test Engineer Lead with over 8 years of experience specializing in Functional, Regression, Integration, UAT, Backend, and Salesforce Testing within the Salesforce Sales Cloud environment. Expertise in test planning and defect lifecycle management ensures the delivery of high-quality software solutions while maintaining rigorous quality standards. Proven leadership in managing QA teams and fostering effective communication with stakeholders enhances project outcomes and drives collaborative success. Strong domain knowledge in Insurance Life & Annuity and Life Sciences supports the development of robust test strategies and effective quality governance practices, contributing to overall project excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Software Test Engineer
Alcon
01.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end QA strategy for Salesforce Sales Cloud initiatives, driving test planning, execution, defect management, and release validation across multiple business functions.
- Partnered with business analysts, developers, and product owners to translate requirements into comprehensive test coverage, ensuring high-quality and on-time project delivery.
- Mentored QA team members and established quality governance through test metrics, execution dashboards, and continuous process improvements.
Senior Test Consultant
Deloitte USI
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Managed test estimation, resource planning, and delivery activities, ensuring alignment between business requirements, project timelines, and quality objectives.
- Facilitated client workshops and requirement review sessions, providing quality insights and influencing testing strategies for new features and enhancements.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across offshore and onshore locations to streamline defect resolution, sprint sign-offs, and stakeholder communication.
Test Engineer
Logix Health India
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Led requirement analysis sessions with business and client stakeholders, converting functional needs into detailed test scenarios and execution plans.
- Owned UAT and end-to-end testing activities, collaborating with product, release, and client teams to validate business-critical workflows.
- Drove defect lifecycle management from identification through resolution, ensuring application stability and successful production readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
P.B College of Engineering
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Functional testing: Salesforce
Integration Testing
Regression Testing
Database Schema: SQL
Test management tools: AZURE, JIRA, Qtest
Accomplishments
- Awarded Speed and Accountability Champion for Q3 2025 for Leading Agentforce testing and ensured high quality release.
- Awarded Applause award for the Q3 and Q4 of 2022 at Deloitte USI for extensive performance to testing lead to meet the clients deadline
- Awarded Star performer of the year 2019 in Logix Health India
Timeline
Lead Software Test Engineer
Alcon
01.2025 - Current
Senior Test Consultant
Deloitte USI
10.2021 - 12.2024
Test Engineer
Logix Health India
07.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
P.B College of Engineering
04.2001 -