Pradeep Thota
Pradeep Thota (born 28 April 1988 in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh) is an Indian IT professional, Robotics Process Automation (RPA) leader, and technology strategist. With over 15 years of experience in IT and automation, he is currently serving as the Director and Practice Head of Robotics Intelligent Automation at ValueLabs, Hyderabad.
Early Life and Education
Pradeep Thota was born on 28 April 1988 in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. He developed an early interest in technology and problem-solving, which later led him to a career in automation and IT innovation.
Professional Career
Pradeep Thota is recognized as one of the pioneers of RPA in India. In 2011–2012, he was part of the pilot batch of 24 professionals in India trained directly by BluePrism and UiPath clients, establishing a strong foundation for automation expertise.
Career Timeline
- 2024–Present – Director – Robotics Intelligent Automation Practice Head, ValueLabs (Hyderabad)
- 2022–2024 – Associate Director – Robotics Intelligent Automation, ValueLabs
- 2020–2022 – Principal Architect – Robotics Intelligent Automation, ValueLabs
- 2018–2020 – Senior Technical Architect – Robotics, ValueLabs
- 2017–2018 – Solution Architect – Robotics, Capgemini (Bangalore)
- 2016–2017 – Delivery Module Lead – Robotics, Mphasis (Bangalore)
- 2010–2016 – Senior Specialist Process Developer – Robotics, Sutherland (Chennai)
Domain Expertise
Pradeep’s automation and IT expertise covers a wide range of industries, including: Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Transportation, Food, Utilities, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Retail, Human Resources, BPO, Finance, Property Management, and IT.
Skills & Certifications
Pradeep is certified in multiple leading RPA and automation platforms:
- BluePrism
- UiPath
- Automation Anywhere
- Power Automate
- WinAutomation
- WorkFusion
- OpenSpan (Pega Automation)
His expertise spans the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) — from requirements gathering and analysis to design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
Career Highlights
- 15+ years of IT industry experience, including 14+ years in RPA.
- One of India’s first 24 professionals trained in RPA by BluePrism & UiPath (2011–2012).
- Extensive domain knowledge across 12+ industries.
- Proven leadership roles as Architect, Delivery Lead, and Director of Automation practices.
Personal Life
Pradeep Thota was born in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. Beyond his professional career, he is passionate about continuous learning, technology innovations, and contributing to digital transformation initiatives.