Charlie Halford

Charlie Halford is a Principal Research Engineer at the BBC, based in the United Kingdom.12 He has a diverse background in technology and content management within the broadcasting industry.

Career at BBC

Charlie has held several key positions at the BBC:

• Principal Research Engineer (December 2022 - present)2
• Lead Architect - Content (Document) (January 2017 - December 2022)2
• Senior Technical Architect (June 2015 - January 2017)2

Expertise and Interests

Charlie's work focuses on:

• Application of new technology for public and societal good
• Content production, management, and metadata
• Data, platform, and infrastructure solutions

He has been involved in significant projects at the BBC, including:

• Combating disinformation through Project Origin and C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity)
• Protecting audience privacy through initiatives like Cornmarket and Solid1

Professional Contributions

Charlie is known for:

• Speaking at industry events, such as the 40th Annual Conference 2024 - CIRCOM Regional, where he presented on "Re-inventing News Workflows and Products"1
• Contributing to the BBC's Technology Strategy & Architecture group, participating in community events and initiatives3

Charlie Halford's work at the BBC demonstrates his commitment to leveraging technology for innovation in broadcasting and addressing critical issues in the digital media landscape.