Curriculum Vitae

Darshit Patel

EUC & Windows Server Tech Lead · Endpoint Management Specialist
Stanmore, London (HA7) · DarshitPatel@hotmail.com

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Summary

Professional summary.

Senior EUC and Windows Server specialist with 15+ years delivering secure, scalable, and modern endpoint solutions across financial services, healthcare, and public sector environments. Expert in Intune, MECM/SCCM, Azure AD/Entra ID, Windows 11, macOS, and enterprise security baselines. Known for driving cloud-first endpoint strategy, automation, compliance, and operational excellence while collaborating closely with security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders.

Core competencies

What I bring.

Modern Device Management

Intune, Autopilot, AVD, macOS Platform SSO

Microsoft Infrastructure

AD, MECM/SCCM, GPO, Windows Server

Cloud & Security

Azure AD/Entra ID, Defender, CIS Benchmarks, Secure Boot

Endpoint Security & Compliance

LAPS, vulnerability remediation, baselines

Automation & Scripting

PowerShell, compliance reporting, remediation

App Packaging & Deployment

Enterprise packaging for Windows & macOS

Project Delivery

Agile/Scrum, stakeholder engagement, vendor management

Professional experience

Full work history.

Feb 2026 – Current

Senior Client Technology Analyst (EUC)

Janus Henderson Investors, London — Permanent

  • Managing enterprise Windows and macOS endpoints using Intune, MECM/SCCM, Entra ID, and Citrix.
  • Leading CIS baseline design, testing, and deployment for Windows 11, M365 Apps, Edge, and Chrome.
  • Driving modern management initiatives including macOS Platform SSO, LAPS, and cloud-first endpoint strategy.
  • Partnering with Information Security to implement endpoint hardening controls and manage policy exceptions.
Aug 2025 – Feb 2026

Senior Windows Engineer (EUC)

Zero-Plus Ltd. — Contract · SC Clearance until 2030

  • Delivered daily support for enterprise endpoints via VMware Workspace ONE UEM.
  • Troubleshot Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android authentication, SSO, and configuration issues.
  • Collaborated with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities and optimise UEM policies.
Aug 2024 – Aug 2025

Senior Client Technology Analyst (EUC)

Janus Henderson Investors, London — Permanent

  • Managed enterprise Windows and macOS endpoints using Intune, MECM/SCCM, Entra ID, and Citrix.
  • Led CIS baseline design, testing, and deployment for Windows 11, M365 Apps, Edge, and Chrome.
  • Delivered modern management initiatives including macOS Platform SSO, LAPS, and cloud-first endpoint strategy.
  • Partnered with Information Security to implement endpoint hardening controls and manage policy exceptions.
  • Built PowerShell automation, remediation scripts, and compliance dashboards to improve endpoint health.
  • Led Secure Boot certificate migration, vulnerability remediation, and compliance tracking.
  • Managed enterprise application packaging, deployment, and lifecycle for Windows and macOS.
  • Troubleshot complex issues across Windows, macOS, SCCM, Intune, authentication, Citrix, and compliance.
  • Authored technical documentation, implementation guides, and training materials.
  • Coordinated ring-based deployments of endpoint changes and security controls.
  • Supported global patch management, ensuring high compliance and timely remediation.
Aug 2024 – Aug 2025

Senior Client Technology Analyst (EUC)

Janus Henderson Investors — Contract

  • Delivered Windows Hello for Business across Windows 11 estate via Intune.
  • Led macOS SSO integration and application rollout.
  • Migrated Windows 10 → Windows 11 using Autopilot and compliance policies.
  • Built remediation scripts ensuring CIS Benchmark compliance.
Dec 2023 – Jul 2024

Senior EUC Consultant (3rd Line)

AIG – Life, London — Contract

  • Managed SCCM patch deployment across enterprise.
  • Ensured CIS compliance for EUC devices.
  • Integrated Microsoft Store for Business with SCCM.
May 2022 – Oct 2023

Senior EUC Consultant (3rd Line)

Columbia Threadneedle Investments, London — Contract

  • Deployed Windows 10 & Server images via SCCM Task Sequences.
  • Migrated GPOs to Intune for modern management.
  • Managed DNS and vulnerability remediation using Qualys.
Sep 2020 – Apr 2022

Lead Specialist Engineer

Public Health England, London — Contract

  • Delivered secure Group Policies for Windows 10/Server.
  • Managed Azure AD Connect sync for users and devices.
  • Delivered SCCM OS and software updates.
Aug 2019 – Aug 2020

Senior Desktop Support Analyst

BMO Global Asset Management, London — Permanent

  • Provided 3rd line EUC support.
  • Managed Office 365 deployments via SCCM.
  • Implemented secure GPO management.
Apr 2013 – Aug 2019

Senior ICT Engineer

Public Health England, London — Permanent

  • Led a team of 3 engineers delivering enterprise ICT support.
  • Managed Exchange 2010/2013 and Office 365.
  • Administered Windows Defender ATP.
Jan 2008 – Apr 2013

3rd Line IT Support Engineer

Netstar UK Ltd, London

  • Implemented and maintained Active Directory.
  • Installed and configured Exchange 2003/2007/2010.
Aug 2007 – Dec 2007

Support Engineer

Easyway IT Ltd, Weybridge

  • Installed Windows SBS 2003.
  • Delivered Microsoft Office support.
May 2005 – Jul 2007

Network Engineer

Nivid Ltd, London

  • Delivered 1st/2nd line support across networking and server environments.
Jan 2004 – Apr 2005

Technical Support Engineer (1st Line)

IDM Ltd, London

  • Provided frontline technical support for end-users.
Certifications

Credentials.

Microsoft

Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft

Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert

Microsoft

Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

AZ-140

Azure Virtual Desktop

AZ-303 / AZ-304

Azure Architecture

MS-500

Security Administrator Associate

ITIL

ITIL v2 Foundation

Education

Academic background.

M.Sc. Computer Networks

Middlesex University, London — 2005

B.Eng. Computer Science

North Gujarat University — 2003

"Darshit delivers secure, compliant, and user-focused EUC and Windows Server solutions across complex enterprise environments. With deep technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement, he drives modern endpoint strategy, automation, and operational excellence that enhances business resilience and productivity."