Sccm / Packaging Engineer Resume
Charlotte, NC
SUMMARY:
- Over all 7 plus Years of Experience in SCCM, Windows Installer Technologies, Application Re - Packaging and Application Virtualization, Wise Package Studio, Install Shield Admin Studio.
- Extensively worked on Application Packaging using Wise Package Studio, Install Shield Admin Studio and Application Virtualization.
- Experience in SCCM administration, packaging, deployment
- Expert knowledge in Creating, Testing and Deploying the MSI packages.
- Experienced in Source Analysis and Source Validation of applications.
- Experienced in Packaging and re-packaging the MSI applications.
- Converting the Legacy applications into MSI’s using packaging tools.
- Customizing Transforms (.MST), Patches (.MSP) and Merge Modules (.MSM) as per the client requirements.
- Implementing the Small updates, Minor and Major upgrades.
- Experience of using troubleshooting tools like Filemon, Regmon, Procmon, Picture Taker and Install Rite.
- Hands-on experience on Domain migration from WIN XP to Windows 7/8/10 Migration and User State Migration.
- Resolving MSI conflicts, OS compatibility problems and ICE validation.
- Created the Custom Actions to customize the applications as per Client Requirement.
- Writing the scripts, using VB script, Wise script and Batch files.
- Experience in QA testing and UAT testing of MSI Packages.
- Worked on sequencing the applications for Virtual Environment using Microsoft App-V 4.6 sp1 and knowledge on App-V 5.0.
- Deployed images for Windows XP & Vista via SCCM OS deployment, RIS & Altiris.
- Good knowledge about OSD and MDT within SCCM.
- Good experience working on SCCM Deployment tools.
- Experience in SCCM client installation and other SCCM issues.
- Experience in script development and design, working with various programming languages and scripting tools including: VB, VBA, PowerShell and WMI.
- Package integration into Operating Systems Deployment (OSD) task sequences.
- Experience with Windows XP to Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 migration efforts using both SCCM, MDT and USMT technologies along with the engineering and analysis work involved
- Preparing Documents for internal and external use.
- Effective Communicational skills and Programming skills.
- I am able to identify and isolate technical issues and work in a collaborative effort with other team members so as to quickly and effectively resolve technical issues.
SKILL:
Packaging Tools: Wise Package Studio, InstallShield Admin Studio, App-V, Windows Installer, ORCA, Med-V., HP Radial, Altris
Deployment Tools: SCCM, SMS and Marimba
Scripting Languages: Wise Script, VB Script, PowerShell Auto IT Script
Operating Systems: Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows server 2008 R2, Windows 2012 R2, Windows 7/ XP /2000/ NT / 98/ 95/, LINUX
Databases: MS Access, Oracle, SQL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Charlotte, NC
SCCM / Packaging Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Installed and configured Wise Package Studio 12.0, maintained the wise sharepoint, software manager database and the wise clients.
- Used Setup captures to repackage and build packages using VM Ware Workstation 12.5.
- Worked extensively in creating, Collections, packages and Advertisements on SCCM for UAT and for deployment.
- Created packages, Programs and distributed the content to Distribution points and deployed to User and Device Collections in SCCM 2012.
- Packaging of applications using Installshield Admin Studio for repackaging the legacy files into MSI, MSM and MSP.
- Created Customized Task sequence to deploy 64-Bit and 32-Bit OS.
- Used Orca for editing and validating the MSI packages.
- Migration of Application from Windows 7 to Windows 10 64 Bit platform.
- Involved in creation of win 10 image task sequence and deployed to Confidential 's
- Performed cross platform audits of Active Directory (AD) objects and user permissions.
- Worked extensively on a range of applications, which include legacy setup conversions, database applications, Web Apps and a lot of In-house applications.
- Maintained a locked down environment and at the same time gave certain users elevated privileges where required.
- Designed and deployed a virtual domain network for use as a development environment that includes a domain controller, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and a Microsoft Exchange server.
- Worked on requirement gathering to ensure all install information and data was available for error free packages.
- Created Transforms (MST) and Patches (MSP) for various vendor applications and in-house applications.
- Used Filemon and Regmon extensively to determine which files and folders required elevated privileges.
- Expertise in handling installs and uninstalls Custom actions, which give additional functionality to the windows installer package.
- Created VBScript, Wise script Custom Actions that add additional functionality to the Windows Installer setup package
- Imported all the enterprise applications into the Software Manager Database and did a thorough evaluation during Conflict Resolution to make sure the created package does not break existing applications.
- Documented the Procedures at every stage right from wise server installation to packaging, conflict resolution, testing, UAT, and delivered it to the client.
Environment: SCCM 2012, Wise package studio 12.0, VM Ware Workstation 12.5, Powershell Scripts, VB Script, WMIScript, ORCA and Hyper-V.
Confidential, Milwaukee, WI
SCCM Admin/Application Packager
Responsibilities:
- Involved in Creation of several packages in SCCM 2012 for various Kohl’s internal Apps and services.
- Involved in creation of Task Sequences for installing the packages having dependencies.
- Used PowerShell Script and VB Script to create custom actions.
- Created MSI’s in a locked down environment and set permissions on files and registry keys for user access.
- Migration and Support for Windows 7 & Windows 10, Migration from SCCM 2012.
- Experience in deploying windows updates by using SCCM 2012.
- Administer Microsoft SCCM 2012 environment, including creating or editing security groups, application deployments (collections, advertisements, task sequences, and PowerShell scripts), patch management, general troubleshooting, log analysis, upgrade and recommendations on current infrastructure.
- Involved in rebuilding of broken Distribution Points.
- Involved in reinstalling the broken SCCM clients on target machines.
- Experience in designing data views and reports for end users.
- Worked with Network Security team to ensure proper SCCM ports where implemented.
- Responsible for building SCCM server.
- Packaging of applications using Install Shield Admin Studio 11 for repackaging the legacy files into MSI, MSM and MSP.
- Created MSTs for both the in-house applications and vendor MSIs to modify and package them as per the organizations packaging procedure manual.
- Installed the pre-requisites for SCCM 2012 R2 .net 3.5, .net 4.0.SQL server 2012, Downloaded SCCM 2012 R2 pre-requisites.
- Created Microsoft Windows Installer packages using Wise Package Studio and Flexera Admin Studio. Advertised and managed packages and collections in SCCM environment.
- Provided best practice guidance on setting up and maintaining a solid patching solution using SCCM.
- Responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining overall client and server health for entire SCCM infrastructure.
- Insure that desktop/laptop equipment will function properly with Windows 7 & 10.
- Created applications and deployed to user based, device based collections.
- Used troubleshooting tools like Trace32 for reading the Log files.
- Pushed SCCM 2012 client to all end clients and debugged the failed PC’s.
- Created packages, Programs and distributed the content to Distribution points and deployed to User and Device Collections in SCCM 2012 R2.
- Created Customized Task sequence to deploy 64-Bit and 32-Bit OS.
- Used Orca for editing and validating the MSI packages.
- Performed cross platform audits of Active Directory (AD) objects and user permissions.
- Packaged desktop applications to support Windows 10 Migration.
- Involved in creation of Task Sequence for Windows 10 Imaging.
- Managed User Accounts on Windows 7 and UNIX Platform (Creation, Deletion, Permissions, and VPN Access).
- Developed organizational units in Active Directory (AD) and managed user security with group policies.
- Experience in Application requirements gathering.
- In-depth knowledge of SCCM client installation, software distribution, remote control, and other SCCM issues.
- Involved in resolving the incidents and Problems raised by users using SCSM.
- Experience in using SCOM for monitoring the health and performance information of computer systems.
- Installed OS, patches and security policies through SMS/ SCCM 2012 Admin Tools.
- Updated MDT operating system task sequences for Windows 7 and Windows 10, produced requested SCCM reports and worked with team to create a Win 10 image.
- Work with Properties to customize MSI installs for different situations.
- Experience in working with Microsoft Office 2010.
- Experience in creating Configuration Baselines to validate successful installation of a package.
- Experience in using Service Now for tracking the life cycle of a project.
- Good team player with innovative, team-oriented, progressive experience in software design, development and testing.
- Experience in documentation, technical support, troubleshooting.
- Ability to set and achieve goals, work well independently or in team, skills in identifying problems and meeting goals.
Environment: Windows 7, SCCM 2012, Install Shield Admin Studio, Windows server 2008 R2, VB script and PowerShell.
Confidential, Columbus, OH
SCCM Engineer/Application Packager
Responsibilities:
- Assisted with implementing a proof-of-concept implementation of SCOM 2012 R2 and monitoring for the different SCCM 2012 site systems. Also managed the custom monitoring by creating custom management packs and alert monitors as deemed necessary.
- Assisted with the Windows 2003/2008 to Windows 2012 R2 Server upgrades along with SQL 2005 to SQL 2012 upgrades and IIS 6.0/IIS 7.5 to IIS 8.5. Also assisted with many physical SCCM distribution point migrations to Hyper-V 2012 virtual machines as needed.
- Used SCCM 2012 to deploy the virtual package with SCCM by streaming the package and also in standalone mode, troubleshoot the virtual package deployments.
- Involved in Installing SCCM 2012 on the end clients and troubleshooting the failed machines.
- Packaged and deployed software and wrote custom scripts for applications (VBS, PowerShell & application packaging tools).
- Involved in Deployments of Major, Minor updates and Patches.
- Worked on resolving issues with SCCM clients and site systems throughout engagement.
- Involved in designing SCCM architecture for 1000 servers and 10000 client machines globally.
- Downloaded and installed all the SCCM 2012 R2 pre-requisites.
- Used Altiris for imaging of PC's, and remote administration.
- Involved in installation of SQL server 2012 for SCCM database configuration.
- Involved in creation of custom reports for deployment status of applications
- Involved with software installation packaging using HP Client Automation (Radia).
- Modified existing packages based on client requirement using Radia.
- Interacting with Development team for gathering information required for Application Packaging.
- Packaged desktop applications to support Windows 7 Migration.
- Assisted with occasional Active Directory/Windows 2008 administration support (e.g. security groups, schema, group policies, resolving DNS and firewall policy issues, providing scripts to automating daily checks, etc.).
Environment: Windows 7, Windows server 2008 R2, SCCM 2012, HP Radia, Altiris, VB script, PowerShell
Confidential, Phoenix, AZ
SCCM Admin/Application Packager
Responsibilities:
- Worked on Various applications to build MSI packages using Transforms (MST), MergeModules (MSM) and Patches (MSP) according to the package requirement.
- Involved in documenting the standards and procedures employed for packaging and testing the packages.
- Used Orca for editing and validating the MSI packages.
- Created custom scripts to assist with package deployments such as include files and VB Scripts.
- Modified existing MSI files using InstallShield AdminStudio.
- Worked with the end users to troubleshoot problems with the packaged applications.
- Involved in Internal Testing of the packaged applications for standards and functionality before actually submitting to the Testing Team.
- Tested the preexisting packaged applications on Windows 7 platform and remediated the applications using Application Compatibility Tool kit and to make compatibility for windows 7.
- Created virtual application packages using Microsoft Application Virtualization 5.0 (AppV 5.0).
- Experience in creating, editing, upgrading and customizing existing AppV packaged sequences.
- Used VMware Workstation 9 for having clean base OS for packaging and testing.
- Packaged desktop applications to support customers Windows 7 Migration.
- Used SCCM console for publishing App-V package in the test environment.
- Packaged applications are managed by Group Policy and Deployed by SCCM.
Environment: Windows 7, VMWare Workstation 9, InstallShield AdminStudio 11.5, ACT, Orca, VB Script, App-V 5.0,SCCM 2007.
Confidential, Plano, TX
SCCM Engineer/Application Packager
Responsibilities:
- Edited and customized the Installer package using InstallShield AdminStudio.
- Created Custom Actions that add additional functionality to an MSI using SMS Installer, VB Script.
- Worked on Various applications to build MSI packages and Transforms (MST), Citrix Applications, Merge Modules (MSM) and Patches (MSP) using InstallShield AdminStudio 10.0.
- Worked as an application steward to produce the installation instructions needed to package an application. This involved interacting with the technical contact and owner of the application to produce the desired results.
- Used debugging tools such as Filemon and Regmon to investigate the permissions on files and registries in order for the application to function properly.
- Worked with the end users to troubleshoot problems with the packaged applications.
- Interacted with Users and Application for gathering information required for Application Packaging.
- Used DHCP protocol for automating the configuration of computers that use TCP/IP.
- Domain and Local accounts cross domain authentications are managed by Active Directory.
- Packaged applications are managed by group policy and deployed to end clients using SCCM.
- Applying shims using Application Compatibility Tool kit to make application compatible for windows 7.
- Experience in creating, editing, upgrading and customizing existing AppV packaged sequences.
- Deployed the virtualized applications using SCCM 2007.
Environment: AdminStudio 10.0, InstallShield 2011, Windows XP, Filemon, Regmon, VB Script, AppV 4.5, Active Directory, SMS, SCCM 2007,DHCP, TCP/IP.
Confidential, Dallas, TX
MSI Packager / SCCM Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Used Wise Package Studio and InstallShield AdminStudio to package vendor and company produced application to MSI format.
- Used Altiris Deployment Console to create/manage jobs and to deploy MSIs to machines for testing or for end users.
- Created transforms for vendor MSIs.
- Used Wise Install Master to create custom scripts and custom actions in MSI when needed.
- Used Active Setup to make applications work for a multiple user environment.
- Used VMWare to test, install & package applications.
- Used Merge Modules as necessary in MSI packages.
- Customized applications into MSIs according to client’s specific needs & requirements.
- Spoke with users directly to gather information when additional information was needed and to outline the requirements of applications.
- Consulted on various Group Policy/Active Directory issues.
- Used SCCM 2007 to create Advertisements and Collections.
- Test packages in a test based environment by pushing them via SCCM.
Environment: Wise Packaging Studio 8.0, InstallShield AdminStudio 9.5 & SCCM 2007.
Confidential
Application Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Used Wise Package Studio to create executables (with Wise Script).
- Wise package studio was utilized for creation of packages, merge modules, and patches.
- Repackaged several third party Vendor applications into MSI (Windows Installer).
- Created Transforms for several third party Vendor MSI applications.
- Created custom actions by using VB script.
- 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.
- Worked with software vendors to resolve installation conflicts.
- Used Sysinternal tools File Monitor and Registry Monitor.
- Application Isolation of DLLs and OCXs files to avoid DLL conflicts.
- Applications designed for distribution through Active Directory in locked-down environment.
- Scripting languages used included, VB Script, Install Script, Wise Script, and Win Batch.
- Supported team with “on-demand” support, which included packages that needed last-minute alterations.
- Assisted in implementation and revision of standards for packaging.
Environment: Wise Package Studio 7.0, Ghost, VB script & Wise Scripts.
