Alan Corfield
About Alan Corfield
Alan Corfield is a Director at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in engineering and management roles across various telecommunications companies, including Virgin Media and Cable & Wireless.
Current Role at Liberty Global
Alan Corfield serves as a Director at Liberty Global, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he leads a Pan European Team that is responsible for the architectural direction of Liberty Global's Core Transmission Network. His responsibilities include the development and automation of optical networks across the company's infrastructure. He also plays a key role in selecting and testing core optical technologies and vendors, ensuring the security and integrity of the network by addressing known security vulnerabilities in Packet Optical Platforms.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before joining Liberty Global, Alan Corfield held various positions in the telecommunications sector. He worked at Virgin Media as Manager of Transmission Engineering and Planning from 2014 to 2017, and as a Consultant in Transport Engineering from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, he was a Manager in Transmission Engineering at Virgin Media for one year in 2013. His experience also includes a role at Ericsson Services and Multimedia as New Technology and Services Introduction Manager from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Qualifications
Alan Corfield studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire, where he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) degree. His studies spanned from 1980 to 1985, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles relevant to his career in telecommunications.
Key Contributions to Engineering Graduate Training
At Liberty Global, Alan Corfield is a key stakeholder and lead in the Engineering Graduate Training scheme. He organizes graduate placements and provides career guidance, contributing to the development of future engineers in the telecommunications field. His involvement in this program reflects his commitment to fostering talent within the industry.
Notable Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Alan Corfield has been involved in significant projects, including the introduction of automation through T-SDN and a supporting Path Computation Engine within the Packet Optical Infrastructure. His work has contributed to advancements in network efficiency and reliability within the telecommunications sector.