Lee Oconnor
Euc Architect @Yorkshire Water
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WORK HISTORY
Euc Architect @Yorkshire Water
Led the transformation of the EUC and Modern Workplace estate, supporting users and endpoints, enabling a secure, cloud-first hybrid workforce.Key responsibilities:• Defined and owned the endpoint strategy and roadmap, transitioning to a cloud-native Intune-led model • Acted as SME and technical lead across Endpoint, Security, and Cloud teams • Designed and delivered Autopilot-based builds, reducing provisioning time by ~40% • Implemented Zero Trust principles, integrating Conditional Access and compliance • Migrated from Hybrid AD to Entra ID and modern endpoint management • Led Citrix → Windows 365 migration (1,500 users) • Delivered Defender for Endpoint, BitLocker, and CIS-aligned builds • Mentored and enabled 50 engineers, ensuring long-term operational ownership Key Achievements:• Delivered a large-scale Modern Workplace transformation at unprecedented speed • Achieved 100% adoption of Intune / Autopilot • Rolled out Windows 11 to devices • Improved security posture across endpoints • Finalist – UK Business Tech Awards 2024 • Contributed to Microsoft Private Preview programmes (Windows 365)Combined strategic leadership with hands-on technical delivery, operating effectively across both architecture and engineering disciplines. Experienced in defining strategy, roadmaps, and governance frameworks, while directly leading the design, build, and implementation of complex endpoint solutions.Strong focus on owning the full endpoint lifecycle, including provisioning, configuration, compliance, security, and optimisation, delivering practical, outcome-driven solutions that enhance end-user experience.
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ABOUT LEE OCONNOR
A Modern Workplace & Endpoint Management Lead with 30+ years’ experience delivering and transforming enterprise endpoint environments across global organisations.I specialise in Microsoft technologies including Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot, Entra ID, and Defender for Endpoint, and have led large-scale transformations to modern, secure, cloud-native device management platforms.I operate across both strategy and hands-on delivery, defining roadmaps and governance while actively leading the design and implementation of complex endpoint solutions.Recently, I led the transformation of a Modern Workplace environment supporting users and endpoints, delivering:Full transition to Intune / Autopilot modern management (100% adoption)Enterprise rollout of Windows 11 to devicesMigration of 1,500 users from Citrix to Windows 36540% reduction in device provisioning time through Autopilot automationSignificant improvements in security posture via Zero Trust, Conditional Access, CIS-aligned builds, and 100% BitLocker encryptionI’m particularly focused on:Endpoint strategy and lifecycle ownershipZero Trust and security posture improvementModern management (Intune, Autopilot, Entra ID)VDI to Cloud PC transformation (Windows 365 / AVD)Building internal capability through mentoring and knowledge transferI’ve also been recognised externally, including:Invited by Microsoft as a guest speaker at the Modern Endpoint Management Summit 2025 & Windows in the Cloud 2024Regular contributor to customer panels and Microsoft community eventsI’m always open to conversations around:Endpoint transformation programmesModern Workplace strategyLeadership opportunities in M365 / EUC / Endpoint
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