Chris Godfrey
Principal Software Engineer - Forward Deployed Engineering @Microsoft
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Software Engineer - Forward Deployed Engineering @Microsoft
Own complex customer engagements across EMEA, from early technical discovery and C-suite alignment through architecture and delivery.Design and deliver large-scale distributed and AI-powered platforms for strategic enterprise customers.Led the technical strategy for a multi-billion-dollar data platform engagement with a global financial institution, guiding the program from pre-sales through multi-year delivery.Recently focused on building LLM-powered systems and agentic workflows integrated with enterprise data and operational platforms.
EDUCATION
Harriet Costello School
GCSE, Information Systems, Maths, Science, English Language, English Literature, Media Studies
Queen Mary's College
A-Level, English Language, Media Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRIS GODFREY
Principal Software Engineer in Microsoft’s Forward Deployed Engineering organization, partnering with strategic customers across EMEA to solve complex problems and deliver large-scale, mission-critical platforms.I lead engagements from early technical discovery and C-suite alignment through architecture and delivery, turning deep engineering into measurable business outcomes.For example, I led the technical strategy for a multi-billion-dollar data platform engagement with a global financial institution, shaping the program from pre-sales through multi-year delivery.My background spans networks, databases, distributed systems, Data & AI, and cloud architecture before formally moving into software engineering. This breadth allows me to operate across the full stack while maintaining a strong commercial focus on customer outcomes.Recently I’ve focused on building LLM-powered systems and agentic workflows that integrate with complex enterprise platforms.Based in the UK.
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