Ananda Rao Marikanti
Software Development Specialist | anand.cpp15@gmail.com | +91 9553334141|+357 94104554
linkedin.com/in/anand-marikanti | Limassol, Cyprus
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Over 10 years of experience in developing and enhancing applications in the Telecom domain using C++, Python, AWS, and SQL/PLSQL.
- I worked for 6 months onsite in Chile, Peru, and Finland on requirements gathering, knowledge transfer, and development.
- Well-versed in Shell, Perl, and Python scripting.
- Possesses strong analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills.
- Involved in automation and implemented Zero Click Billing using Python.
- Experienced Site Reliability Engineer with a unique blend of software development and system administration expertise in Billing Products.
- Proficient in all phases of SDLC with a focus on requirements definition and development in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Have significant knowledge and experience of DevOps processes and tools.
- Experienced in team management, business requirement understanding, solution implementation, impact analysis, prioritization, status reporting, support for Business SIT, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of Billing Products (Enabler/RBM).
SKILLS
- Programming Skills - C, C++, Python, Shell/Bash Scripting, Perl Scripting
- Database Technologies - Oracle SQL, PL/SQL
- Version Management Tools - GitHub, Perforce, SVN
- Other Technical Skills - AWS, Docker, Maven, CI/CD, Jenkins, Automation, Debugging, Logging, SDLC, STLC, Agile Management, DevOps
- Operating Systems - Linux, Unix, Windows
ACHIEVEMENTS
Rewarded for delivering innovative Zero Touch Billing ideas and implementation, recognized as an “innovator” by the Region VP at Amdocs
WORK EXPERIENCE
Software Development Specialist Nov 2025 - Present
Amdocs Development Centre - Limassol,Cyprus
Software Development Specialist Dec 2020 - Nov 2025
Amdocs Development Centre - Pune, Maharashtra, India
Senior Software Engineer Apr 2019 - Dec 2020
NetCracker Technology Solutions PVT LTD -Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Software Developer Apr 2015 - Apr 2019
Amdocs Development Centre - Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Enhanced efficiency in Amdocs and Netcracker telecom billing efficiency with C/C++, Utilized Python for automated ticket handling, alert management, and QA sampling., and Oracle SQL, and created scripts for streamlined processes. Contributed to timely hotfixes, emphasizing code quality in reviews within the development team.
PROJECTS WORKED
#1 Project Title - Amdocs Enabler ( Amdocs billing Product )
Type - Development
Client Name - Elisa, Finland ( Telecom )
Role - Software Development Specialist
Technologies Used - C/C++, Python, Oracle SQL, Shell Scripting
Description - The Enabler is part of the Amdocs telecom billing application, catering to billing for confidential fiber optics products like IPTV, VoIP, HSIA, and Mobile services. It includes an Invoice component that generates invoice extracts fed to the Bill Formatter, which creates PDF files for customers on a set billing cycle.
Roles and Responsibilities -
- Identify and resolve problems, conflicts, dependencies, and other team dysfunctions quickly.
- Develop hotfixes to improve product functionality and meet timely release deadlines.
- Communicate team progress and successes to all stakeholders.
- Use C++, SQL, and Python to design solutions and develop product features.
- Participate in detailed design and code reviews.
- Lead the design, implementation, and testing of high-level documents and technical specifications for enhancements.
#2 Project Title - RBM (Rating and Billing Manager)
Type - Development
Client Name - SmarTone, Hongkong (Telecom)
Role - Senior Software Engineer
Technologies Used - C/C++, Python, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting, Perl Scripting
Description - Rating and Billing Manager is a convergent rating and billing system that delivers active revenue management, Rating and Billing Manager allows you to bill any combination of different products and services, and we can bill these on a single, consolidated bill or separate bills depending on the preferences of the customer.
Roles and Responsibilities -
- Working on a project in its initial stages.
- Developing modules related to rating and billing using C++ programming language.
- Interacting with clients to address solution gaps and ensure the smooth integration of applications.
- Developing complex business solutions to meet various requirements using CPP, SQL, and PL/SQL.
- Involved in build and release activities.
- Performing unit testing of modules to identify and resolve any issues during various testing phases, including ST, SIT, UAT, and PT.
#3 Project Title - Amdocs Enabler ( Amdocs billing Product )
Type - Development
Client Name - Telefonica, Chile/Perú/Argentina( Telecom )
Role - Software Development Specialist
Technologies Used - C/C++ Oracle SQL, Shell Scripting
Description - The Enabler is part of the Amdocs telecom billing application, catering to billing for confidential fiber optics products like IPTV, VoIP, HSIA, and Mobile services. It includes an Invoice component that generates invoice extracts fed to the Bill Formatter, which creates PDF files for customers on a set billing cycle.
Roles and Responsibilities -
- Identify problems, conflicts, dependencies, and other team dysfunctions, and then facilitate quick resolution.
- Developed hot fixes for the improvement of product functionality against timely release deadlines.
- Radiate information and ensure that team progress and successes are highly visible to all.
- Stakeholders, including the team itself.
- Design Solutions and Developed product features using C++/SQL.
- Reviewed detailed designs and participated in code reviews.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified AWS Solution Architect in Mar 2024 View Certificate
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics & Engineering June 2009 - Aug 2013
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Telangana( India )