Sr. Windows Application Packager Resume
St Louise, MO
SUMMARY
- 6+ years of experience on Application packaging which is based on Microsoft Windows installer by using Wise Package Studio 8.0 and App - v 5.0, Install Shield Admin Studio 12.0, Microsoft App-V,andVMwareThinapp 4.5, 4.6,5.0
- Experience in Application Testing, Application Re-Packaging and Application Virtualization.
- Knowledge on MNT Sequencing and VFS Sequencing.
- Good knowledge and experience in installing/ upgrading/ and also in creating, editing MSI, MST (Transforms), MSM (Merge Modules) and MSP (Patches).
- Standard knowledge in trouble shooting of enterprise packages deployments & imaging/tasks.
- Administration and support of Citrix XenApp 4.0, 4.5 environments.
- Scripting languages to customize installation packages Wise script, VB script, Batch script, Win batch and PowerShell.
- Used service now extensively for incident managent/Change management and Problem Management
- Experience in creating different Site System Roles like Management Point, Distribution Point, Fall Back Status Point, Reporting services, Application Catalog Website.
- Knowledge on Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WDS, AD User Management, Group Policy Management, SCCM 2012 Installation, Configuration, Trouble Shooting and Management.
- ITIL V3 Foundation certified.
- Worked on creating different kinds of Active Discovery Methods including AD Network Discovery, AD Group discovery, AD System Discovery, AD Heart Beat Discovery.
- Strong experience in package validation, conflict resolution using Conflict Manager to detect and resolve the software conflicts between the packages.
- Creating automated software packages for deployment using Altiris 7.0, 7.1 and SCCM2007/2012, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), and User State Migration Tool (USMT).
- Worked on reporting with SCCM 2012. Be able to modify/create reports.
- Evaluated SQL Server concepts and queries as they relate to SCCM 2012.
- Created dynamic and static collections in SCCM 2012 as well as advertisements and Task sequences.
- Managed Boundaries, site settings, Distribution points, packages and metering rules within SCCM2012.
- Good ability and knowledge inEXCEL-ADD-INS.
- Understanding and experience in creatingLOGfile.
- me have good knowledge and experience about the Features, Components, registry and Tables.
- me have good knowledge ofUsed third party tools viaFilemonandRegmonas part of trouble shooting.
- Experience in preparing Scheduling and communication for mass-rollout across multi-site location.
- Performing one of testing and integrated testing of applications to ensure the functionality of application before distribution.
- Work included understanding theODBCConnectivity andICE.
- Experience inActive setupandCustom Actionin the process of Repackaging in Install shield.
- me have better experience in the process ofTECH REVIEW.
- Skilled in Desktop technologies, installation procedures, configuration and set up of environment for application integration process
- Worked on variousApplicationpackages for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 32 bit,64 bit, Win 8.1 and Windows 10.
- Solid knowledge of Windows XP, 7, Windows 8 &10 image building and debugging, Office packaging and key management, networking (setting up virtual networks, enabling/disabling certain ports), active directory (creating and destroying a resource, managing security groups with certain requirements, accessing and adding DNS entries)
- Understanding of Windows Technologies and having good communication and documenting skills
- Strong Knowledge on MS office Customization.
- Strong experience in package validation, conflict resolution to detect and resolve the software conflicts between the packages.
- Interacted with Users andApplicationOwners for gathering information required forApplication Packaging.
- Ability to learn fast and adapt to new technologies.
- Willing to learn, accept the challenging environment and confidence in delivering the results at the said durations by constantly motivating the concerned teams to provide the best solutions to the clients.
- Actively participating in knowledge sharing sessions and creating technical documentation for future use.
- Providing emergency support (24/7) for critical deployments and package issues.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Packaging Tools: Windows Installer, Flexera Install Shield and Admin Studio, App V Wise Package Studio, Orca, MDT, IEM IBM End Point Manager
Deployment Tools: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WDS, Group Policy, Zen works, LANDesk, SMS Installer, SCCM 2007, SCCM 2012, Novel Zen works, IBM Tivoli
Imaging Tools: VMware Workstation, VMware ESXI Server, MS Virtual PC, Symantec Ghost, VDI, Microsoft Hyper-V.
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows 7 (x86 and x64), Windows 8.1, Windows2003/2008/2012 server.
Scripting: VBScript, Batch script, Win batch, Wise Script and PowerShell Script.
Virtualization: Citrix XenApp 5.X/6.X, App-v 4.x/5.x
Application Remediation: APP DNA, Microsoft ACT Toolkit 5.5.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential - St. Louise, MO
Sr. Windows Application Packager
Responsibilities:
- Created MSI Packages, Transforms and Setup projects using Ray Pack.
- Created Transforms (MST), Merge Modules (MSM) and Patches (MSP)according to the package requirement.
- Automated Software distribution using Silent Installs.
- Used PowerShell Scriptsfor creating Custom actions.
- Worked on Creating/Testing new Application Packages in MSI format.
- DLL redirection for the applications having conflict with the already present .dll/.ocx files
- Worked with NortonGhost 7.5to image/reimage the NT Images
- Created Patches using Ray Pack.
- Worked on SCCMto Deploy Applications
- Using Power Shell Scripts for preinstall and post install software packaging and to automate/schedule the tasks. Also worked on Batch files to migrate into Power Shell Scripts.
- Created Virtual Packages using Microsoft App-V 5.0
- Defined the Scope of testing for User Acceptance Testing.
- Developed detailed test conditions.
- Worked on .REG files like creating/merging, debugging the invalid entries and working with existing Registry using VB Scripts etc.
- Interacting with Users/Application owners for Application Packaging/Distribution support for the implemented packages
- CAS Reporting and SCCM Log troubleshooting (both client and server side).
- Root cause analysis for deployment failures, site errors
- Wrapped completed package and created Tivoli. spd subsequently imported to Tivoli Desktop.
- Published the Packages for QA teams to test in their view of Tivoli desktop.
- Troubleshooting Tivoli endpoints when the distribution doesn’t start from the endpoint manager.
- Created global templates for Tivoli package creation to automate software import process.
- Working on SCCM 2012 to deploy the Packages both the Windows Installer Package and Virtual Package.
- Extensive knowledge of System Center Configuration manager 2012 SP1 hierarchical infrastructure
- Experience in managing CITRIX farm and helping resolve the identified issues.
- Setup and created user accounts and groups using Active Directory. Worked on SCCM 2012 created
Confidential - Frisco, TX
Application Packaging Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Created Software Packages for Windows 7, Win 8.1 for both 32 & 64 bit using Install Shield Admin Studio 12.0.
- SequencingApplicationsfor a virtual environment using Microsoft App-V App v 4.6 SP1, 5.0.
- Interacting with Application owners for requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, test and Deployment of software’s.
- Converted MSIapplications into Transforms (MST), Merge Modules (MSM) and Patches (MSP) according to the Package requirement.
- Ensured dat all Software Packages installs & functions with Windows user level permission in a Lockdown Environment.
- Experience in publishing the sequenced applications on Microsoft APP-V Management Server to the defined groups in Active Directory
- Created various scripts for Packages as custom actions requiring special needs dat are not possible with packaging tool.
- Proactively monitored systems health by physically inspecting environment and utilized provided tools such as SCOM.
- Monitor, submit, and amend changes through Unix, Linux, Citrix, and window based systems
- Design and install System Center Operations Manager (SCOM)
- Be a backup to the Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM) engineer
- Packaged applications are managed by Group Policy and Deployed by SCCM Tool
- Imaged and setup new PCs for employees using Microsoft Deployment Tool Kit (MDT) 2013 and Ghost imaging software.
- Implemented Linux in various systems and its complete System Administration on LAN.
- Management of Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 Operating Systems (me.e. settings, services, roles, security)
- Supported production and test environment servers (Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012) and related business applications.
- Experience Integrating Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) with SCCM.
- High Level of knowledge and extensive experience of Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), creating custom solutions for complex environments.
- Utilized SCCM 2012 to deploy Package for QA testing, UAT and finally to End-Users.
- Using SCCM Configuration Manager created complex query based user and computer Collections, Packages, Deployment for Software Packages and provided status reports to the supervisor.
- Created an install and uninstall application deployment in SCCM Console.
- Created profiles using Citrix streaming profiler for windows and published application through Citrix management console.
- Maintained web publishing services, FTP, .NET web applications, TCP/IP and firewalls
- Manage\Configure TCP/IP network with VLANs
- Generated hundreds of reports and customized them based on the requestor’s requirements
- Using SQL Management studio 2008 within SCCM database and created and manipulated
- Custom databases for applications dat were designed to support a specific requirement.
Confidential, Atlanta, GA
Software Packager
Responsibilities:
- Created silent MSI application packages using Wise Package Studio 5.x.
- Repackaged several third-party Vendor applications into MSI (Windows Installer)
- Re-packaging, testing, Deployment and support of software Packages.
- Created MSI files, Merge Modules and Setup projects using Wise Package Studio.
- Edited and validated MSI packages using Wise Package Studio
- Created Transforms for several third-party Vendor MSI applications.
- Used Vb scripts to create custom actions.
- Extensive work with Registry, Security/Permissions.
- Tested for DLL conflicts and compatibility with existing applications.
- Interfaced with business unit management and support personnel to determine specifications.
- Work with application development team to provide stable installation packages on time and to specifications.
- Worked with software vendors to resolve installation conflicts.
- Used Windows Installer SDK development tool kit like Orca to work with MSI's and debugging for package review/cleanup.
- Worked on VMware Workstation to test the packages and related tasks for package building.
- Used System internal tools file monitor and registry monitor.
- Interacting with Users/Application contacts for Application Packaging/Distribution support for the implemented packages.
Environment:VB Scripts, Wise Package Studio 5.x, Scripting, Windows XP, VMware.
