Sonali Raut, M.S.
Quality Engineer-Programme Test Manager | London, England, United Kingdom
Professional Overview
Sonali Raut is an accomplished Quality Engineer and Programme Test Manager with over 15 years of experience driving quality assurance and testing initiatives across the financial services and IT consulting industries. She excels at managing complex, multi-stakeholder testing programs and leading high-performing teams to ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical software solutions.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As a Quality Engineer-Programme Test Manager at Tata Consultancy Services, Sonali is responsible for overseeing comprehensive testing strategies and execution for large-scale client engagements. She manages a team of QA professionals to design and implement robust quality assurance frameworks, leveraging automation tools and agile methodologies to optimize testing efficiency and reduce time-to-market. Sonali also serves as the Programme Test Manager for Lloyds Bank, where she collaborates cross-functionally to define and implement enterprise-wide testing standards and governance processes.
Career Progression
Prior to her current roles, Sonali gained extensive experience in quality assurance and test management. As a QA Test Manager and Defect Manager at Clydesdale Bank, she led a team that drove the successful testing and defect remediation for several core banking system upgrades. Sonali also held senior test lead positions at Cognizant and American Express, where she specialized in end-to-end testing for mobile banking applications and other critical financial systems.
Academic Background
Sonali holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Computer Science from the University of Manchester, where she graduated with distinction. Her academic focus included software engineering, data structures, and programming languages.
Areas of Expertise
- Quality assurance strategy and implementation
- Agile testing methodologies and automation
- Complex program and project management
- Financial services domain expertise
- Team leadership and performance optimization
- Stakeholder management and client engagement
Professional Impact
As a quality engineering and test management expert, Sonali has consistently delivered measurable business impact for her clients. Some key achievements include:
- Streamlining the end-to-end testing process for a major mobile banking application, resulting in a 25% reduction in testing timelines and a 30% improvement in defect detection rates.
- Establishing a comprehensive testing framework and governance model for a large-scale core banking system upgrade at Clydesdale Bank, ensuring a successful go-live with minimal disruption to customer operations.
- Leading a team of 20+ QA professionals to deliver high-quality IT solutions for Lloyds Bank, consistently exceeding client satisfaction targets and maintaining a strong track record of on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Conclusion
With her extensive expertise in quality engineering, test management, and financial services domain knowledge, Sonali Raut is a valuable asset to organizations seeking to enhance the quality, reliability, and delivery of their software solutions. Her proven leadership, collaborative approach, and commitment to driving continuous improvement make her an exceptional quality professional.
