Anil Chinnam

Results-driven Senior Network Engineer with 15+ years of experience in telecom infrastructure, optical transport, and enterprise networking. Proven expertise in designing, provisioning, and troubleshooting large-scale global networks. Skilled in SDH, DWDM and cloud deployments with a track record of delivering resilient, cost-effective solutions across banking and enterprise environments.

Senior Network Engineer at Wells Fargo International Solutions Pvt Ltd (2023-01 – Present)

• Designed and implemented diverse, resilient global circuits connecting data centers and co-locations.
• Partnered with carriers for fiber route diversity, dual entrances, and cost-effective transport solutions.
• Delivered large-scale Layer 1/2 transport solutions including SONET, SDH, DWDM, and ZR tunable optics.
• Led international circuit designs via subsea paths for banking operations across India US.
• Delivered best-in-class global transport solutions with high reliability and cost efficiency.
• Produced circuit designs based on technical analysis and defined standards.
• Documented undersea cables, landing stations, remote backhaul, and local loops for international circuits.
• Employed multiple carriers to ensure physical separation of diverse fiber routes and dual building entrances.
• Collaborated with supply chain on RFQs for 1G+ circuits.
• Owned end-to-end VeraSMART provisioning process for data/voice circuits (installs, grooms, changes, disconnects).
• Managed circuit order management, technical documentation, milestone tracking, and inventory creation.
• Oversaw carrier facility builds in Wells Fargo/extranet locations; provided test and turn-up support for optical circuits.
• Issued LOAs as required.
• Maintained VeraSMART inventory ensuring all circuit designs were properly linked.
• Partnered with technology teams to provide consulting services.
• Managed carrier relationships including contractual obligations, performance metrics, and partnership growth.
• Designed and optimized circuits across India, Philippines, and international locations.
• Implemented resiliency, diversity, dual entrances, and SPOF rectification solutions.
• Delivered Optical, PRI, DID, and POTS circuits; managed PRI and cross-connect transitions.
• Mitigated risks during planned works and implemented subsea international circuits for banking operations.

Technical Lead at Colt Technology Services Pvt Ltd (2016-03 – 2023-01)

• Provisioned, configured, and troubleshot enterprise and carrier circuits using Carrier Ethernet (CEN) technologies on NMS tools (ASPEN, Planet Operator).
• Managed 100G 400G wavelength provisioning and DWDM/CDWDM troubleshooting on Ciena 6500, ADVA, and Infinera optical systems.
• Deployed Versa SD-WAN infrastructure, working with engineering and design teams to deliver secure, carrier-independent WAN connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with Versa SD-WAN Directory, Controllers, Gateways, and ADVATEH devices for CPE.
• Configured and supported SDH/CEN systems (Lucent AMS/AMU/ADMU, Nokia, Accedian).
• Configured and troubleshot Cisco NCN 5501/5505/5508 switches for Layer 2 packet networking.
• Led complex delivery and migration projects (EPN/Bespoke Orders), coordinating with field engineers for installation and end-to-end testing.
• Conducted continuity, loop, and switching tests; managed insertion/removal of network elements from management servers.
• Delivered customer circuits across SDH, DWDM, OTN, and Carrier Ethernet; led weekly stakeholder calls across India, EU, USA, and Asia.
• Performed system checks and configuration validation using Siebel, XNG, and OHS databases; documented and updated circuit details.
• Acted as SME for technical and process-related issues, ensuring smooth customer outage windows and planned works.
• Strong knowledge of IP subnetting (FLSM, VLSM), route summarization, VLAN configuration, and switching concepts (VTP, STP, EtherChannel).
• Proficient in routing protocols (RIP, IGRP, EIGRP), IPv4 addressing, static routing, and MAC-based configurations.
• Supported internal SD-WAN migration from MPLS/BGP to Versa MPLS WAN, achieving significant performance gains and cost savings.

Network Administrator at Wipro Limited (2013-06 – 2016-02)

• Configured Cisco, Huawei, HP routers and MRO-TEK modems for MPLS, NPLC, ILL, and PRI links.
• Performed loop and break testing on electrical/optical E1, MPLS-L2/L3, NPLC, and ILL circuits.
• Troubleshot EPBX systems and coordinated with NOC for smooth operations.
• Maintained ECI, Huawei mux, Cisco, and Juniper routers.
• Conducted feasibility surveys, fiber installation monitoring, and vendor coordination.
• Led service delivery projects (Amazon, SBI, CtrlS) managing a 10-member team.
• Designed and implemented enterprise circuits (NPLC, ILL, MPLS, voice).
• Provided technical support and coordination with POI customers for STM-1/4/16 & DWDM networks.

Network Engineer at Aircel Limited (Adecco Payroll) (2011-05 – 2013-02)

• Provided O&M support for STM-1/4/16 & DWDM networks.
• Conducted OTDR testing, OFC splicing, and ROW coordination with authorities.
• Delivered E1 testing for BSNL POIs and supervised OFC trenching and fiber blowing.

Fault Management Engineer (NOC) at Nokia Siemens Networks Ltd (IMSI Payroll) (2010-09 – 2011-04)

• Provisioned and tested SDH circuits (E1, E3, DS3, STM-1).
• Delivered Ethernet-over-SDH provisioning and troubleshooting.
• Conducted APS testing and performance tracking using JDSU & EXFO testers.

Technical Consultant (OMC) at Tata Teleservices Ltd (Mahalasa Payroll) (2009-01 – 2010-01)

• Provisioned and maintained MAN networks for Airtel across multiple regions.
• Managed SDH & DWDM fault rectification, alarm analysis, and traffic restoration.
• Coordinated with BSNL, MTNL, and other providers for troubleshooting.

B. Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering – Brilliant Institute of Engineering & Technology, JNTUH University (2015)

Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering – Sri Varalakshmi Polytechnic (2008)