As vice president of access architecture at Charter, Petersen is responsible for helping to lead efforts that will enable all operators to maximize access network capacity, ensure interoperability and simplify outside plant deployments with an evolutionary approach. His work has moved the industry closer to 10G as he helped drive specifications for DOCSIS 4.0. “I find it extremely reassuring that Matt, who is highly respected by his team and the industry at large, is on the job, playing a leading role in revolutionizing the way cable evolves its network infrastructure,” said ATX Networks president/CEO Dan Whalen.