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I am Frances Saunders, a Solutions Architect specializing in Infrastructure as a Service and Hybrid IT. I design scalable, secure infrastructure solutions that empower enterprise customers to modernize, strengthen resilience, and boost performance across devices, networks, and data centers.
I lead with hands-on AI and cloud expertise, delivering workshops, POCs, and technical documentation, while guiding cross-functional teams across Germany and France. I am passionate about AI governance, cybersecurity compliance, and helping organizations adopt future-ready technologies.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Intermediate
Language
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Work Experience
Solutions Architect - Infrastructure at NSC Global
November 1, 2025 - PresentSolutions Architect specialising in IaaS across Device, Field, Infrastructure and Network services; designing scalable, secure, hybrid infrastructure solutions to modernize IT environments and strengthen resilience.
Solution Architect – Hybrid IT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Fujitsu
October 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025Lead design, implementation, troubleshooting, and deployment of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and AI technologies, focusing on Microsoft Azure Stack HCI (Azure Local), S2D, and Generative AI; integrated AI solutions like Private GPT; delivered workshops, POCs, and technical documentation; oversaw European ACDC platform.
AI Cybersecurity Engineer at Darktrace
February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023Configured, deployed, and managed Darktrace AI Cybersecurity suite across hybrid environments; troubleshooted integrations; liaised with client network teams to align AI deployments with security requirements; implemented security protocols and governance.
Technical Operations Executive at Darktrace
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Project manager for a cross-functional DevOps team of 12; managed 600+ GitLab issues; oversaw code review workflows and agile timelines; delivered bi-weekly performance reports; chaired DevOps sync meetings.
Service Desk Engineer at Bridge Partners
May 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Delivered technical support for enterprise end-users; administered Microsoft environments (Office 365, Windows Server); managed identity and access (Azure AD, Intune, DUO, SSO); performed hardware/software installation and troubleshooting; maintained virtualization and backup solutions (VMware, Veeam).
Service Desk Engineer at Bridge Partners
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019Delivered technical support for enterprise end-users; administered Microsoft environments (Office 365, Windows Server); managed identity and access (Azure AD, Intune, DUO, SSO); performed hardware/software installation and troubleshooting; maintained virtualization and backup solutions (VMware, Veeam).
Education
Bachelor of International Business with Year Abroad at University of Kent
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017Theology - Distinction at Torchbearers France
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020International Business at University of Jean Moulin Lyon 3
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Summer School - International Business and Politics at Brussels School of International Studies
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015Summer School - International Business and Languages at University of Nottingham
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012Qualifications
Arista Technical Accreditation
January 1, 2026 - February 8, 2026Prompt Engineering, Prompt Hacking, ChatGPT
January 1, 2024 - February 8, 2026Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
January 1, 2021 - February 8, 2026Microsoft 365 Identity and Services
January 1, 2021 - February 8, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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