Andrew Chrich
About Andrew Chrich
Andrew Chrich is a Principal Infrastructure Architect specializing in Network and Cloud at Capital One in Nottingham, England. With over 20 years of experience in IT, he focuses on large-scale project delivery, people leadership, and enhancing technology capabilities.
Work at Capital One
Andrew Chrich currently serves as Principal Infrastructure Architect - Network/Cloud at Capital One, a position he has held since 2023 in Nottingham, England. In this role, he specializes in the delivery and support of large-scale projects, focusing on network and cloud infrastructure. Prior to this role, he worked as Head of UK Network/Voice Infrastructure from 2020 to 2023, where he led initiatives to enhance network capabilities. He also held the position of Network Technical Service Manager from 2014 to 2020, contributing to the development of network services.
Background
Andrew Chrich has over 20 years of experience in the IT sector, with a strong emphasis on Data Centre/Cloud networking and security. He began his career as a Technical Specialist at Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from 1998 to 2003. He then transitioned to PAREXEL as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2004 to 2006, followed by a role as Lead Network Engineer at AT&T from 2006 to 2013. His diverse background has equipped him with extensive knowledge of various horizontal services in IT.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Chrich studied at Annie Holgate, where he gained foundational knowledge that supports his extensive career in IT. His expertise lies in network and cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on people leadership. He enables engineering teams to engage with capabilities and tools necessary for achieving target technology architecture, demonstrating his commitment to fostering talent and innovation within the industry.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Andrew has acted as a thought catalyst, keeping the community informed about industry, enterprise, and business trends. He coordinates with enterprise and UK product teams to align platform roadmaps and target architectures. His efforts in fostering investment and technology opportunities have contributed to improving capabilities and strategic alignment within the organizations he has worked for.