Senior software engineer

Ananda Rao Marikanti

Telecom Billing Expert | C++ | Python | AWS
Building Scalable Telecom Billing Systems for 10+ Years

Ananda Rao Marikanti Professional Profile

About Me

10+ years building high-performance telecom billing systems with C++, Python, and AWS. Delivered global onsite projects across Chile, Peru, and Finland. Strong SRE mindset with end-to-end SDLC ownership in Agile environments.

history

10+ Years

Industry Experience

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Enterprise SRE

Billing Products

Technical Expertise

code Programming

  • C
  • C++ (11/14/17)
  • Python
  • Pro*C
  • Shell/Bash
  • Perl

storage Database

  • Oracle DB
  • Oracle SQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • PL/SQL

cloud Cloud & DevOps

  • AWS Services
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Maven
  • Jenkins
  • Git / SVN / Perforce

psychology Concepts

  • Multi-threading
  • Microservices
  • CI/CD
  • System Design

rule Practices

  • Automation
  • Debugging
  • Logging
  • SDLC / STLC
  • Agile / Scrum
  • DevOps

terminal OS

  • Linux (RHEL/CentOS)
  • Unix (HP-UX)
  • Windows

smart_toy AI Tools

  • Cursor
  • GitHub Copilot
  • AI-Assisted Development

Work Experience

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Amdocs

Nov 2025 - Present

Software Development Specialist

  • Leading critical development for large-scale telecom billing engines.
  • Driving automation initiatives using Python for ticket handling and alerts.
  • Supporting SIT/UAT and impact analysis for billing product releases.
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Amdocs

Dec 2020 - Nov 2025

Software Development Specialist

  • Enhanced billing efficiency with C/C++ and Oracle SQL/PL/SQL.
  • Automated ticket handling, alerts, and QA sampling with Python.
  • Delivered hotfixes and code reviews to maintain release quality.
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NetCracker

Senior Software Engineer

  • Built rating and billing modules for RBM using C++ and PL/SQL.
  • Worked with clients to close solution gaps and integrations.
  • Participated in build, release, and testing (ST/SIT/UAT/PT).
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Amdocs

Apr 2015 - Apr 2019

Software Developer

  • Developed telecom billing features in C/C++ and SQL.
  • Created scripts to streamline operational processes and reporting.
  • Supported production fixes with tight delivery timelines.

Key Projects

Amdocs Enabler

Next-gen billing and revenue management system

Client: Elisa, Finland | Role: Software Development Specialist

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Part of the Amdocs telecom billing suite handling IPTV, VoIP, HSIA, and Mobile services. Developed hotfixes and product features using C++, SQL, and Python. Led design, implementation, and testing of technical specifications. Participated in detailed design and code reviews while communicating progress to stakeholders.

C/C++ Python Oracle SQL Shell Scripting

RBM (Rate Billing Manager)

Revenue Management for Convergent Billing

Client: SmarTone, Hong Kong | Role: Senior Software Engineer

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Convergent rating and billing system for active revenue management, enabling single or separate bills for any product/service combination. Developed rating and billing modules using C++, interacted with clients to address solution gaps, built complex business solutions with SQL and PL/SQL, and performed unit testing across ST, SIT, UAT, and PT phases.

C/C++ Python Oracle SQL PL/SQL Shell/Perl

Amdocs Enabler

Invoice and billing components for fiber services

Client: Telefonica, Chile/Peru/Argentina | Role: Software Developer

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Telecom billing for fiber optics products including IPTV, VoIP, HSIA, and Mobile services. Built the Invoice component generating extracts fed to the Bill Formatter for PDF output on scheduled billing cycles. Developed hotfixes, designed solutions with C++/SQL, reviewed detailed designs, and ensured stakeholder visibility on progress.

C/C++ Oracle SQL Shell Scripting

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Innovator Recognition

Internal Technology Excellence Award

Awarded for developing an automated reconciliation tool that reduced manual effort by 40%.

Spot Excellence Award

Project Delivery Milestone

Recognized for rapid resolution of critical production issues during a Tier-1 client go-live.

verified Certifications

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AWS Certified

Solutions Architect (Mar 2024)

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jun 2009 - Aug 2013

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Get In Touch

Open for technical consultations, speaking engagements, and collaborative opportunities in the Telecom space.

email

Email

anand.cpp15@gmail.com

phone

Phone

+91 9553334141 | +357 94104554

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Location

Limassol, Cyprus / Global Onsite

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