Sylvain Debrigode | Modern Workplace Engineer & Architect

2020 - Present

Pernod Ricard Group (Full Remote / Global)

Architecting Zero Trust Modern Management for 24,000+ endpoints across 200+ brands & affiliates.
Full migration from Hybrid/SCCM to Cloud Native (Intune/Autopilot).
KPI: Achieved 99% Autopilot deployment success rate (up from 50% during pilot).
Decommissioned 32 SCCM distribution servers worldwide and eliminated the 32GB legacy Golden Image.

Architecture: Designed the global Intune tenant strategy. Replaced static imaging with dynamic provisioning (Autopilot User-Driven).
Automation: Developed advanced PowerShell scripts & Graph API workflows to bypass legacy GPO limitations.
Security: Implemented Zero Trust posture (CrowdStrike, Zscaler, CIS Benchmarks) seamlessly during deployment.
Agile: Active Squad Member working with distributed teams (India, Europe, USA).

2015 - 2020

Pernod Ricard Group / Mumm (Evolution France to Global)

Unified IT standards for 200+ heterogeneous brands into a single Global Group Standard.
Led global OS migrations (Win 7→10) and created the "One Golden Image" deployed in Europe, Asia, and Americas.
Managed complex compliance constraints (e.g., Russia/Cuba specific limitations).

Engineering: Built a smart SCCM Task Sequence detecting hardware/location to adapt the OS install dynamically.
Industrialization: Partnered with HP for factory pre-staging (Factory Integration) to reduce onsite support time.
Infrastructure: Consolidated Active Directory forests and migrated messaging systems (Lotus to Exchange).

2006 - 2015

Mumm Perrier-Jouët - Reims, France

Key technical player during the Allied Domecq to Pernod Ricard merger integration.
Led massive migrations of Active Directory, Servers, and Data centers to new corporate standards.
Managed OT (Operational Technology) integration and ensured business continuity during high-stakes transitions.

Merger Integration: Successfully integrated multiple IT infrastructures from acquired companies into unified Pernod Ricard standards.
Operations: Maintained 99%+ uptime during critical migration phases affecting production facilities.
Support: Expert L3 support for complex infrastructure and application issues.

2005 - 2006

Groupe SIM (IBM Partner) - Reims, France

Designed and built full infrastructures (Network, SAN, Blade Servers) for external clients.
Provided L3 Expert Support and Security Auditing (QualysGuard Certified).
Acted as Pre-sales Engineer, Auditor, and Lead Admin simultaneously.

Build: Installed and managed IBM Blade Centers, SAN Storage, and VPN/Firewall solutions.
Operations: Implemented early automation with WSUS for patching and MDT for imaging.
Versatility: Combined technical expertise with pre-sales consulting and client relationship management.

2001 - 2005

LGM - Paris, France

Managed multi-site infrastructure and network administration for a demanding industrial engineering firm.
Responsible for server availability, backup strategies, and user support optimization.

Infrastructure: Managed Windows Server environment, Active Directory, and network infrastructure across multiple sites.
Growth: Supported company expansion from 75 to 200+ employees with scalable IT solutions.

1999 - 2001

Boehringer Ingelheim - France

Initial career steps providing critical IT support and infrastructure maintenance for a major pharmaceutical group.

Foundation: Built strong technical fundamentals in highly regulated pharmaceutical environment with strict compliance requirements.

Modern Workplace Engineer & Architect