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Application Packager Resume

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Miami, FL

SUMMARY

  • Around 4 years of experience in in packaging applications using Windows Installer technology,Flexera Install Shield Admin Studio for deployment using various technologies.
  • Specialized in Application Packaging and Re - Packaging using Various Tools like Wise Package Studio, Install ShieldAdminStudio, VMware. Experience in deploying Packagesusing SCCM 2007/2012
  • Hands of experience in packaging and have an in-depth understanding of Packaging and deployment using Windows Installer and all technologies associated with it.
  • Experienced in deployment using SCCM 2012, SCCM 2007
  • Experienced in all stages of the software lifecycle functions - requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, test and implementation.
  • Experience on Application Life Cycle from Pre-packaging review, Packaging, End User Testing & Quality control using SCCM 2012.
  • Expertise in MSI technology (Windows Installer), Hands on Experience in Requirements gathering, Planning, UAT Testing.
  • Experience in using/creating MST (Transforms), MSM (Merge Modules), MSP (Patches) and MSI database tables etc.
  • Experience in using Windows Installer SDK development tools like Orca, Procmon, Beyond Compare etc to work with MSI’s for debugging, review, and cleanup of packages.
  • Experience with various tools like ORK to package Office 2003 and Adobe Custom wizard to create transform to Adobe products and having very good experience in packaging Adobe creative suite products.
  • Experience writing scripts using VBScript, batch files and Power Shell.
  • Experience in working on Custom Actions, VB Scripts, WMI Scripts and Wise scripts
  • Expertise working on Wise package studio, InstallShieldAdmin Studio and Soft grid/APP-V sequencing.
  • Interface with end-users and application testers to troubleshoot and debug application configuration and deployment issues.
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills and have high adaptability to changes in technology.
  • Experience in App V, SCCM, SMS Administration, MSI Packaging.
  • Experience on self service applications using Citrix Xenapp
  • Always keep up with the latest technology to keep my skill-set current.
  • Have good knowledge on Active Directory and Group Policy.
  • Troubleshooting/Problem solving skills and providing Technical Support.
  • Effective Team player with Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
  • Good Knowledge on Merge Modules, Conflict Management and Implementation with demonstrated ability to master new concepts quickly, in corporate the latest technology, and develop business solutions that increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows XP Professional SP1/SP2, Windows server 2008/2003/2000, Windows 2000/2003/XP, Windows 7.

Packaging Tools: Wise Package Studio 4.6/5.6/6.0/7.0, SMS Installer, InstallShield AdminStudio 5.0/7.0/9.0/9.5/10/10.5/11.5 Flexera Adminstudio 9.5/10/11

Programming: C#, C, VB.Net

Scripting: VBScript, Wise Script, JQuery, HTML, PowerShell

Databases: MS Access, Oracle 9i/10g, SQL 2005/2008

Utilities: Orca. FileMon, RegMon.

Management Tools: MDT, SMS/SCCM 2007/SCCM 2012, Active Directory

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Miami, FL

Application Packager

Responsibilities:

  • Worked with Admin Studio 11.5 to repackage various applications and build MSI packages and Transforms (MST) and Patches (MSP).
  • Used App-V for virtualization and sequencing of the applications.
  • Used Install Shield Editor for editing and building MSI for the application.
  • Worked on virtualizing the applications using App V 4.6 and publishing them to users using SCCM.
  • Created workstations build records using VMware and we build the packages on VMware.
  • Certify the software for the packaging requests using Verification Component.
  • Testing packages in different windows systems by using VMWare and on separate lab machine for locked-down environment.
  • Worked on Citrix Xenapp constraining performance issues with zero downtime and higher overall productivity
  • Creating packages for Windows 7 using App V and Adminstudio and testing them.
  • Windows 7 32-bit packages are being implemented and used.
  • Created packages like MS Visio and MS Publisher for Windows 7 build itself.
  • Used VB Script for Custom actions and created components and associated with feature as required.
  • Created applications and deployed to user based, device based collections.
  • Created Applications using script installer for deploying the VBS scripts.
  • Monitored SCCM Component status regularly for critical issues.
  • Created packages, Programs and the 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.
  • Created Automatic Deployment Rules for Software update management using SCCM 2012 R2.
  • Used troubleshooting tools like Trace32 for reading the Log files.
  • Created Software Groups in SCCM 2012 for Specific Products, Classifications for Windows 7 and Scheduled deployments.
  • Used SCCM as a deployment tool for deploying applications on to user machine.
  • Used SCCM for advertising, deploying and creating distribution points.
  • Edited Tables, Created Components, and Created MSI’s in Admin Studio for Windows Installer
  • Used beyond Compare tool to compare the installation of setup and repackaged MSI.
  • Used App V debugging tool and ACDC to debug App V application.
  • Used Procmon and Install Watch Pro to find files and registry keys in order for application to function properly.
  • Coordinated with different groups to deploy software packages.

Environment: Admin Studio 11.5, Install Shield 2012SP1, App-V 4.6/5.0, Orca, VM Ware 8.3.2, VB Script, Windows 7, SCCM 2012 SP1, Citrix XenApp 5.0, SCCM 2012 R2, VMware 9.0

Confidential, Newbremen, OH

Application Packager

Responsibilities:

  • Working on Windows XP to Windows 7 Migration Project.
  • Used Install Shield Admin Studio on Windows 7 for repackaging applications and create transforms for Vendor MSI’s.
  • Automate the applications for software distribution using Install shield.
  • Repackaging third party applications in to msi format to support company standards and distribution methods.
  • Working on Admin Studio10.0 to create MSI packages to deploy on to windows 7 64-bitworkstation.
  • Created silent installs to various vendor applications and also created Transforms to vendor MSIs using Install shield Editor and Tuner.
  • Worked on post installation configuration requirements, this includes launching the application to disable options, accepting license agreement, turning off automatic updates, changing menu bars, add/remove default icons, install updates, etc. for all Enterprise applications.
  • Coordinate the packaging and deployment of applications to a distributed systems desktop environment.
  • Experience on MSI, MST (Transforms), MSM (Merge Modules), MSP (Patches).
  • Expertise in writing custom actions using vb script.
  • Working on vbs template for package deployment along with pre and post install actions.
  • Experience in troubleshooting package issues using third party tools like Procmon, Beyond compare etc.
  • Installing packages in system context on production build and complete QA testing before roll out.
  • Sequencing applications onto Windows 7 using App-V.
  • Sequenced applications using App-V 4.6 SP1and managed using App-V management console.
  • Testing applications in different user profile’s(Admin and standard Users) make sure that they function properly for all users on the managed Windows 7 Platform.
  • Application compatibility testing against core images for Windows 7.
  • Documenting step-by-step process used for Repackaging and testing which includes custom action scripts.
  • Responsible for software distribution by creating packages, advertisements and collections for test environment.
  • Interacting with end users to perform application functionality test.
  • Experience with Adobe Custom wizard to create transform for Adobe products and having very good experience in packaging Adobe creative suite products.
  • Working on VMware workstation 8.0 for packaging and testing.
  • CreatedMSI packagesusing Citrix Installation packager inCitrix 4.0/4.5/5.0
  • DevelopedVirtual appsfor in-house client server applications throughCitrix Streaming profiler 6.5/6.0/5.2.
  • Publishing of virtualized/Re-Packaged application in the Citrix environment for the User to test through the web interface
  • Create automated MSI packages based on installation instructions provided by other technical resources (and customer requirements).
  • Provided guidance to customers around Windows XP to Windows 7 migrations using SCCM, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), and User State Migration Tool (USMT).
  • Provided infrastructure and design guidance for setting up and maintaining SCCM environments.
  • Provided Risk Assessment and remediation guidance for SCCM infrastructures.
  • Provided best practice guidance on setting up and maintaining a solid patching solution using SCCM.

Environment: Windows 7 64-bit, Admin studio10.0/ 9.5, InstallShield 2011, Orca, VB script, VM Ware, SCCM 2007, App-V 4.6 SP1, ORCA, VMware workstation 8.0, App-V, SCCM 2012.

Confidential

Application Packager

Responsibilities:

  • Created MSI application packages using Wise Package Studio 6.0.
  • Coordinate the packaging and deployment of applications to a distributed systems desktop environment.
  • Packaged various applications per specifications provided by client using InstallShield Admin Studio 5.5.
  • Extensive use of Installshield Developer to create Windows Installer packages.
  • Created silent installs using Wise Package Studio tools.
  • Created Transforms (.mst) to modify native .msi packages using InstallShield.
  • Repackaged several third party Vendor applications into MSI (Windows Installer).
  • Re-packaging, testing, Deployment and support of software Packages.
  • Created Transforms for several third party Vendor MSI applications.
  • Used VBScripts to write custom actions and embed them in to the MSI to perform various tasks.
  • Created VB Scripts, WMI Scripts for any Customization and permissions.
  • Extensive work with Registry, Security/Permissions.
  • Utilization of VMWare to enable package installation testing in varying environments.
  • Deployed the applications to all the necessary computers and also uninstalled the applications, using SMS.
  • Worked on Various applications to build MSI packages and using Transforms (MST), Merge Modules (MSM) and Patches (MSP) according to the package requirement. Also working on Silent Installs for certain application to automate them for software distribution.
  • Worked on Creating/Testing new Application Packages in MSI format.
  • Documented the steps and procedures for all the applications according to company standards.
  • Interacting with the user to gather requirements and to test the application using remote assistance and online meeting.

Environment: VB Scripts, Wise Package Studio 6.0, Windows XP, VMWare,InstallShield AdminStudio 5.5,VB Script, Windows 98/2000/XP.

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