Chris Butterfield

Chris Butterfield is a seasoned telecommunications professional with extensive experience in site design and engineering. Currently serving as a Site Design Engineer at Viasat Inc. since November 2020, Chris previously held the role of Design Manager Active Design at nbn™ Australia from May 2011 to November 2020, leading a team of engineers to deliver critical design documentation for various active technology deployments. Chris's background includes significant contributions to Genband and Nortel in infrastructure engineering roles, with key projects in diverse Asian markets, including substantial network rollouts in India and Vietnam. Additionally, Chris began a career at Telstra as a Principal Technical Officer, focusing on the commissioning and integration of digital switch technologies.