Samuel Legrand
About Samuel Legrand
Samuel Legrand is a Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Presales professional with extensive experience in Citrix architecture, particularly for banking networks. He currently works at ControlUp and Société Générale, and has held various roles in IT consulting and architecture since 2007.
Current Role at ControlUp
Samuel Legrand serves as a Digital Employee Experience (DEX) presales professional at ControlUp. He has held this position since 2018, focusing on enhancing digital employee experiences through presales activities. His expertise lies in Citrix architecture, particularly within major banking networks. This role allows him to leverage his extensive knowledge in virtualization and employee experience to support clients in optimizing their digital environments.
Experience at Société Générale
Samuel Legrand has been working at Société Générale as a Citrix Architect since 2019. In this role, he applies his skills in Citrix technologies to improve the digital infrastructure of the organization. His previous tenure at Société Générale as a Citrix Architect lasted from 2013 to 2017, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the company's IT needs and challenges over the years.
Previous Experience at ARAMYS
Samuel Legrand worked at ARAMYS from 2007 to 2016, where he held two significant roles. Initially, he served as a Consultant Systèmes et Réseaux for six years, followed by a position as Virtualization BU Manager for two years. His experience at ARAMYS contributed to his expertise in virtualization and network systems, which he has applied in subsequent roles.
Education and Qualifications
Samuel Legrand studied at the Institut d'Informatique d'Entreprise, where he achieved the title of Architecte Réseau Multimédia between 2002 and 2005. His educational background provides a solid foundation in network architecture and multimedia systems. Additionally, he holds the title of Parallels VIPP, indicating a high level of proficiency in Parallels virtualization solutions, and he is recognized as a Citrix Technology Professional (CTP), showcasing his expertise in Citrix technologies.
Career at BNP Paribas CIB
From 2017 to 2019, Samuel Legrand worked at BNP Paribas CIB as a Citrix Architect. In this role, he focused on implementing Citrix solutions to enhance the bank's digital infrastructure. His experience at BNP Paribas CIB further developed his skills in Citrix architecture and contributed to his overall expertise in the financial sector.