Anil V Nair
About Anil V Nair
Anil V Nair is a Solution Architect Telecom with over 15 years of experience at Kennametal in Bengaluru, India. He has a background in network services and operations management, having previously worked at HCL Comnet Limited and Cable & Wireless Communications.
Work at Kennametal
Anil V Nair has been employed at Kennametal as a Solution Architect Telecom since 2009. In this role, he has focused on evaluating and implementing various network solutions to enhance the company's telecommunications infrastructure. His responsibilities include assessing network management systems and application performance monitoring tools suitable for Kennametal's operational landscape. He has also managed a program budget of US$ 1,000,000, ensuring effective monitoring of expenditures and alignment with project delivery.
Previous Experience in Telecom
Prior to his current position, Anil V Nair worked at Cable & Wireless Communications as Lead - Managed Network Services from 2004 to 2009. He also served as Area Operations Manager at HCL Comnet Limited from 1998 to 2003. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in managing network services and operations in the telecommunications sector.
Education and Expertise
Anil V Nair earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronics from Bangalore University, where he studied from 1993 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in telecommunications and network architecture. He has developed skills in evaluating and integrating advanced network solutions, including Cisco ACI and SD-WAN technologies.
Technical Projects and Initiatives
Anil V Nair has led several significant projects throughout his career. He completed RFP and architectural principles for a Global WAN in collaboration with AT&T and CenturyLink, transitioning from traditional MPLS/Internet to a provider-based SDN core. He has also designed and deployed new Greenfield Datacenters in Europe and the US, integrating with Microsoft Azure platforms. His work includes deploying Cisco ISE for guest users and managing WAN strategies that enhance security features.
Network Solutions Evaluation
In his role, Anil V Nair has evaluated various network optimizers and management tools, including Riverbed, Exinda, Aryaka, and Silverpeak. He has integrated these solutions with Zscaler CWS and SilverPeak/Riverbed SDWAN solutions to improve network performance. His expertise extends to deploying wireless best practices and optimizing datacenter and campus backbone infrastructures using Cisco technologies.