As a Principal Consultant at Automated Environmental, Chris Ford leads and delivers projects that help Victorians prevent and reduce the impacts of pollution and waste on the environment and human health. Chris has a Bachelor of Applied Science with honours in Environmental Management from the University of Otago, and over 14 years of experience as an environmental consultant in Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia.Chris Ford's core competencies include environmental awareness, environmental consulting, water quality, and contaminated land assessment. Chris has worked with a range of clients, from government agencies to private developers, to provide high-quality and cost-effective solutions that comply with environmental regulations and standards. Chris's professional ambition is to promote the convergence of automation, AI technology and environmental management practices for better client focussed solutions.