Chander Gurram

Telecom QC Lead and Senior Design Engineer with 17+ years of experience in FTTH/FTTx, OSP Fiber Engineering, network planning, F1 feeder and F2 distribution design, ODN architecture, fiber routing, splice planning, GIS, design validation, and engineering quality assurance across large-scale broadband projects in the USA and Australia. Experienced in end-to-end fiber network design, construction package preparation, BOM/BOQ validation, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), standards compliance, and client delivery. Proven track record supporting Comcast, Frontier Communications, and NBN Australia, providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, coordinating cross-functional teams, resolving technical escalations, and driving continuous improvement.

QC Lead – Design Engineer I at CCI Systems (2023-05 – Present)

Project Client: Comcast (USA)

• Lead engineering QC and design validation for FTTH/FTTx OSP networks, covering feeder routes, distribution networks, ODN, fiber allocation, splice plans, construction drawings, and final engineering packages in accordance with Comcast standards.
• Own final quality review of BOM/BOQ, AutoCAD deliverables, construction documentation, splice layouts, fiber routing, and construction packages prior to client submission.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Telecom Design Engineers on fiber routing, OSP design standards, QC requirements, constructability, and design best practices.
• Coordinate with Planning, Design, Construction, and Project Management teams to prioritize deliverables, resolve technical issues, manage escalations, and support on-time project delivery.
• Conduct structured QC audits and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify recurring defects, implement corrective and preventive actions, and improve first-pass approval performance.
• Review F1 feeder and F2 distribution routes, ODN topology, splitter/fiber allocation, splice design, aerial/underground construction details, and engineering documentation for accuracy and constructability.
• Coordinate delivery priorities and workload across multiple concurrent FTTH/FTTx projects, balancing quality, technical requirements, and project schedules.
• Standardize QC review practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen design consistency, reduce rework, and improve overall delivery quality.

Senior Telecom Design & QC Engineer at Cyient Ltd (2020-03 – 2023-04)

Project Client: Frontier Communications (USA)

• Performed technical and QC review of FTTH/FTTx feeder and distribution network designs, fiber routing, allocation, splice diagrams, construction drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Validated construction packages, BOM/BOQ, fiber routes, and design deliverables against Frontier engineering standards before final delivery.
• Coordinated with engineering, planning, and client teams to resolve technical issues, prioritize deliverables, and maintain project schedules.
• Applied Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to recurring design defects and supported preventive actions that improved engineering quality and reduced design rework.
• Assisted in establishing consistent QC review procedures and engineering standards across multiple concurrent projects.
• Supported team coordination and technical guidance for designers working on route planning, feeder/distribution design, and construction documentation.

Telecom Design Engineer at Cyient Ltd (2017-03 – 2020-03)

Project Client: NBN Australia

• Designed end-to-end NBN access networks from exchange to customer premises across FTTP/FTTN/FTTB/FTTC and GPON environments, including fiber routing, network planning, and construction documentation.
• Performed route planning, fiber allocation, loss/link-budget calculations, engineering documentation, and network design validation in accordance with NBN standards.
• Prepared IWRs, Straight-Line Diagrams (SLDs), construction packages, splice documentation, and As-Built deliverables supporting field implementation.
• Validated BOM/BOQ and engineering deliverables for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with client specifications.
• Coordinated with planning and construction teams to resolve design issues and maintain delivery schedules.

Junior Telecom Design Engineer at Cyient Ltd (2012-11 – 2017-03)

Project Client: NBN Australia

• Delivered 220+ Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) designs supporting the NBN broadband rollout.
• Prepared construction-ready engineering documentation, splice documentation, and Detailed Design Documents (DDD).
• Performed GNAF validation, SpatialNet updates, network data maintenance, and engineering record quality checks.
• Supported fiber route planning and design activities while ensuring compliance with NBN engineering standards and project timelines.

GIS Engineer at Ramtech Software Solutions (2008-03 – 2012-11)

Project Client: Comcast (USA)

• Supported Comcast OSP fiber engineering projects by preparing, validating, and maintaining fiber and RF network designs using GIS platforms.
• Performed quality control of engineering records and resolved GIS data inconsistencies to improve network data accuracy and integrity.
• Assisted engineering teams with network documentation, GIS database maintenance, and design data updates supporting OSP engineering activities.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) (2006)