Andy Sutton

Andy Sutton is a highly experienced telecommunications professional currently serving as a BT Fellow and Principal Network Architect at BT, where responsibilities include 4G LTE and 5G RAN architecture evolution and mobile backhaul strategy. In addition to this role, Andy holds visiting professor positions at the University of Salford and the University of Liverpool, providing lectures and mentorship in computer science and electrical engineering. Previous experience includes significant contributions at EE, Orange, Hutchison 3G, and roles in various technical and leadership capacities in mobile backhaul and RAN architecture. Andy has also actively participated in research and development through partnerships with academic institutions like the University of Surrey and served as Chairman of ETSI NGP ISG, focusing on future Internet protocols. Recent academic credentials include a certificate from MIT in the New Space Economy and a Master's degree from the University of Salford in Mobile Communications Systems.