Faisal Chowdhury
Lead Euc Architect @Sodexo
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WORK HISTORY
Lead Euc Architect @Sodexo
Own the End User Computing (EUC) architecture strategy, aligning modern workplace platforms with business objectives, security, and cost optimisation.• Design and govern Microsoft 365 and endpoint architectures, including Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, Endpoint Manager, and device lifecycle management.• Act as Design Authority for EUC solutions, defining standards, reviewing designs, and ensuring architectural consistency across programmes.• Architect identity, access, and endpoint security using Zero Trust principles, conditional access, device compliance, and data protection controls.• Lead large‑scale EUC transformations and migrations, ensuring architectural intent is realised through delivery and operational handover.• Produce HLDs, LLDs, and governance artefacts, supporting decision‑making, risk management, and audit requirements.• Partner with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and vendors to translate business requirements into secure, scalable workplace solutions.
EDUCATION
London Metropolitan University
BSC (Hons.), Computer Science & Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT FAISAL CHOWDHURY
I am a senior Solutions Architect and modern workplace leader with over a decade of experience enabling organisations to realise business value through well‑governed, resilient, and scalable technology platforms. I work at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and delivery, helping leaders make confident technology decisions that support growth, resilience, and long‑term operational efficiency.My focus is on designing and governing hybrid, multi‑cloud, and on‑premises environments that balance innovation with control. I partner with executive stakeholders to translate business priorities into clear architectural direction, ensuring investments are aligned to organisational outcomes such as cost optimisation, risk reduction, service reliability, and workforce productivity.I bring strong expertise across Microsoft Azure, including landing zone strategy, subscription and platform design, enterprise networking, and security controls such as ExpressRoute and Azure Firewall. My experience spans modern workplace platforms, PaaS adoption, datacentre transformation, and disaster recovery, with an emphasis on resilience, compliance, and operational readiness.I am experienced in establishing architecture governance and decision frameworks, producing pragmatic high‑level and low‑level designs that support consistent delivery across complex programmes and supplier ecosystems. I am comfortable challenging assumptions, facilitating senior forums, and providing clear recommendations that enable timely, evidence‑based decisions.With a generalist leadership mindset and a strong grounding in hands‑on delivery, I apply TOGAF‑aligned principles to ensure technology is treated as a strategic asset rather than a cost centre. I am motivated by building future‑ready, secure, and adaptable platforms that enable organisations to operate with confidence in an AI‑enabled world.
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