SUMMARY

• Over 7 years of vast experience in Application Packaging and Re - Packaging using various tools like Wise Package Studio, Install Shield, AdminStudio, APP-V.
• Hands of experience in gathering the Requirements, Packaging, Testing and UAT.
• Good knowledge on conflict management, implementation and Merge Modules.
• Developed a business solution that increases productivity and efficiency.
• Experience in creating Transforms (MST), Patches (MSP) and MDT.
• In depth understanding of Windows installer (MSI), Wise Script & Wise Package Studio 6.0/7.0/8.0.
• Having good knowledge about Novell Zenworks, SMS 2003, SCCM 2007 & 2012.
• Good experience in using Filemon, Regmon and Install Watch for Install Monitoring.
• Extensively worked with Windows NT, Windows XP and Win7 platforms.
• Worked on sequencing applications for virtual environment using Microsoft APP-V.
• Experience in using Windows Installer SDK development tools like Orca to work with MSI and debugging for package review/cleanup.
• Worked in Novell Zenworks to extract Filfiles and AOT/AXT files to create MSI’s for Win 7 Migration.
• Worked with Quest Vworkpace Management Console 7.5 to publish the applications from Terminal servers.
• Extensive knowledge in Active directory / Group Policy Management to add users/groups to published applications.
• Full understanding of downloading and deploying MS patches using WSUS within SCCM 2007 R2, 2012.
• Having good knowledge about VC++, MFC, TCP/IP socketing programming, Localization using Lingobit.
• Good Knowledge of Transact SQL for the purpose of creating database queries.
• Understanding of application streaming technologies such as Citrix.
• Ability to work collectively and independently with other team members as necessary to quickly and effectively resolve technical issues and provide timely status and progress reporting to customers.
• Excellent troubleshooting and issue resolution skills.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows XP, NT, Vista, Windows 2000 & 2008 Server.

Scripts: VB Scripts, PowerShell

Packaging Tools: Install shield 2011, AdminStudio 10.0/ 11.5, Wise Package Studio 8.0, APP-V, File Zen works, SMS 2003, SCCM 2007 & 2012.

Virtual Machine: VMware 6.5 / 7.5, Oracle Box, MS Virtual PC

Debugging Tools: Process Monitor, Orca, FILEMON, REGMON

Databases: Oracle 7.x/8.0/9i/10g, MS Access, MS SQL SERVER.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Hillsboro - OR

Sr. Application Packager

Responsibilities:

• Gathering Requirements, Packaging, Testing and Deploying Software packages.
• Created Windows Installer setup packages (.MSIs) and modified the MSIs as per the standards, usingWise Packaging Studio 8.0/Admin Studio 10.0/11.0
• UsedSCCM 2007/2012for deploying the packages
• CreatedActive directory groupsfor the packages
• Created MSIs for a locked down environment and set permissions on files and registry keys for user access.
• Created MSTs for both the in-house applications and vendor MSIs to modify and package them as per the organizations packaging procedure manual.
• Created theApp-V Sequencesfor XP/Win7 Environment and also Publishing in UAT and Production Environments
• Deployed theApp-v PackagesthroughSCCM 2012
• Deployed Packages usingSpecops Deploy/Group Policy
• UsedACTas part of upgrading from Win XP to Win 7
• Remediated the packages to make them work for Win 7 Environment
• Wrote and applied custom actions that need to perform specific tasks for, during and after installations using Admin Studio 10.0
• Created Transforms for packages using Tuner inAdmin Studio 10.0
• Worked with the .dll and .ocx files registration and version compatibility for packaging the applications.
• Worked with debugging tools likeFileMon, RegMon and Orca.
• Performed package validation to resolve Internal Consistency Errors (ICE).
• Imported the application packages into the software database and performed conflict resolution using the Conflict Manager tool.
• Interacted with Users and Application Owners for gathering information required for Application Packaging.
• UsedVB Scriptsfor preinstall and post install software packaging and to automate and schedule the tasks.
• Worked on Batch files to migrate them to VB Scripts, worked on registry to debug the invalid entries, converted win install packages to MSI format.

Environment: Windows 7, Active Directory, Wise Package Studio 8.0, Admin Studio 10.0/11.0, Application Compatibility Toolkit, VB script, PowerShell, SCCM .

Confidential, Boca Raton - FL

Sr. Application Packager

Responsibilities:

• Worked with the Key staff and the app owner to understand the application, determine the windows 7 compatible version to forward under windows 7.
• Worked with the App Owners on any dependent applications or dependencies which may limit the ability of the application or the current version of the application from working correctly on Windows 7.
• Worked to determine tactical and strategic solutions to applications to be packaged to complete the windows 7 deployment in the proposed timelines.
• Worked extensively with Registry keys, General Information, Summary information, add or Remove programs, Property Manger as per company standards.
• Utilized Wise Package Studio 8.0 and Install Shield Admin Studio 10/11.5 for creation of packages, and for Transform (MST) files.
• Develop, maintain, and deploy secure web browser packages using a variety of web browsers including Internet Explorer and Google Chrome in a Windows environment.
• UsedSCCMas a deployment tool for deploying applications on to local machines.
• UsedSCCMfor advertising, deploying and creating distribution points.
• MSApp-V 4.6is being used for virtualization of applications using sequencing process.
• Re-packaging, testing, Deploymentand support of software Packages
• Worked with the app owner on any issues / questions regarding the app.
• Worked with the app owner to move the app from the Assessment phase through packaging, through UAT / remediation and finally to ready for deployment
• Update all of the appropriate databases used for tracking of the application.
• Wrote VB script, Power shell andBatch Scriptsto perform custom actions and silent installations.

Environment: Windows 7, Active Directory, Wise Package Studio 8.0, Application Compatibility Toolkit, VB script, PowerShell, SCCM .

Confidential, Miami- FL

Sr. SCCM Packager

Responsibilities:

• Provided Final stage Rationalization / Assessment of candidate Thick and Thin client applications.
• Worked with the Key staff and the app owner to understand the application, determine the windows 7 compatible version to forward under windows 7.
• Worked with the App Owners on any dependent applications or dependencies which may limit the ability of the application or the current version of the application from working correctly on Windows 7.
• Worked to determine tactical and strategic solutions to applications to be packaged to complete the windows 7 deployment in the proposed timelines.
• Extracted Filfiles and AOT/AXT files from Novell Zenworks to create MSI’s for Win 7 Migration.
• Validating the raw media and install instructions provided.
• Utilized Install Shield Admin Studio 10/11.5 for creation of packages, and Install Shield Tuner for Transform (MST) files.
• UsedVB scriptandBatch Scriptsfor Custom Installations.
• MSApp-V 4.6is being used for virtualization of applications using sequencing process.
• Re-packaging, testing, Deploymentand support of software Packages
• Extensive working knowledge in Migrating applications fromWindows XPtoWin7.
• Used Windows Installer SDK development tool kit likeOrcato work with MSI's and debugging for package review/cleanup.
• Created new groups in Active directory to add users to the published applications.
• Created Terminal Server (TS) packages to deploy the packages in the Windows 2008 R1/R2 servers.
• Used Quest Vworkpace Management Console 7.5 to publish the applications from Terminal servers
• Published Web URL’s and Web applications in Vworkspace Console
• Published Databases (DB) with MS Access 2000/2003/2007/2010 in Vworkspace Console.
• UsedSCCMas a deployment tool for deploying applications on to local machines.
• UsedSCCMfor advertising, deploying and creating distribution points.
• Deploying updates with Systems Management Server or System Center Configuration Manager
• Reporting with Systems Management Center Systems Management Server or SCCM 2007 & 2012.
• Worked with the app owner on any issues / questions regarding the app
• Worked with the app owner to move the app from the Assessment phase through packaging, through UAT / remediation and finally to ready for deployment
• Update all of the appropriate databases used for tracking of the application.

Environment: Windows XP/7, Windows Server 2008 R1/R2, Novell Console One and Novell Zenworks 4.0, Active Directory, AdminStudio 10/11.5 Professional, Install Shield 2011, Wise Package Studio 6.0, Quest Vworkspace 7.5, MS Access, Application Compatibility Toolkit VB script, Winbatch Java Script.

Confidential, Seattle, WA

Sr. Software Packaging Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Gathering the requirements and testing the EAE Application packages during the Technical Review phase of the workflow
• Working with Admin Studio 10.0 to repackage various applications and build MSI packages, MST and Patches (MSP) to XP & WIN7.
• Having good experience in installation of the software’s Admin Studio, Wise package studio, SQL Express2008 SP1.
• Repackaged various applications using APP-V 4.5/4.6 tools.
• Using Install Shield Editor 2011 for editing and building MSI for the application.
• Created new Install Shield packages from an existing windows installer application.
• Used different templates such as .ism, .wse stub according to company standards.
• Worked extensively with Registry keys, General Information, Summary information, Add or Remove programs, Property Manger as per company standards.
• Used stub files for creating .exe files and .sms file and replacing .msi and .mst in the DAT folder.
• Worked with different VMware workstations for both XP, Win7.
• Evaluating and testing the Application packages during the QA phase of the workflow for the WFF migration Project.
• Performed testing for different packages by using SCCM 2007, Manual & Imaging testing.
• Good knowledge in SCCM for creating Collections, Packages and Advertisements and deploying them.
• Created configuration record and base applications for imaging testing.
• Cut the Change Request for several packages and deployed the packages to production.
• Extensively working knowledge on different phases Technical Review Phase, Packaging Phase, Quality Assurance phase.

Environment: APP-V 4.5/4.6, Admin Studio 10.0, Install Shield 2011, Wise Package Studio 6.0, SCCM 2007, Windows XP, Windows7, VMware Workstation 6.5, Novell Console.

Confidential, Phoenix, AZ

Sr. Application Packager

Responsibilities:

• Used Admin Studio 9.0 to package Vendor supplied & homegrown applications to MSI format.
• Creating Windows Installer setup packages (.MSIs) and editing the MSIs as per the Application packaging standards.
• Created, Deployed, Supported and troubleshooted applications under secured environment.
• Created Patches for MSI and Transforms for vendor MSI.
• Converted SMS Installer Packages into MSI Packages.
• Repackaged both In-house and third party Vendor applications by migrating Citrix packages into Windows XP .MSI (Windows Installer) packages.
• Applications for Virtual environment have been sequenced using MS App-V 4.5.
• Interacted with primary requestor for requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, test and implementation.
• Used SMS Administrator to Distribute, Advertise Application Packages.
• Used VB script to create Custom Actions embedded in MSI
• Used Filemon, Regmon to debug runtime errors in a Secured environment.
• Used VM Ware to test, install & package applications
• Writing SQL Queries for data validation, extraction and loading.
• Debugged & Validated MSI packages for any inconsistencies to match the company standards.
• Working on Various applications to build MSI packages and using Transforms (MST), Merge Modules (MSM) and Patches (MSP) according to the package requirement.
• Customize MSI’s packages using Altiris WISE packaging studio.
• Created batch files and exe files for manual installs and used wrapper.exe for automated installs.
• Worked on Various applications to build MSI packages and using Transforms (MST), Merge Modules (MSM) and Patches (MSP) according to the package requirement.
• Creating Windows Installer setup packages (.MSIs) and Editing the MSIs as per the Application packaging standards
• Worked with VB scripts for automating Altiris WISE scripts.
• Also worked on Silent Installs for certain application to automate them for software distribution.
• Usage of VB Scripts to wrap the .MSI and to automate/schedule the tasks. Also worked on Batch files and migrate them to VB Scripts.
• Worked on Filemon, Regmon, in testing the package.

Environment: MSI Scripts, Windows XP, InstallShield 2009 AdminStudio 9.0, App-V 4.5, Windows Installer, SMS Installer, VBScript, Altiris, Windows NT Workstation, Windows XP Professional, VMware.

Confidential, Lexington, KY

Application Packager

Responsibilities:

• Working on Wise Package Studio 6.0 to repackage, build the application packages.
• Working 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.
• Using VB Scripts to wrap the .MSI and to automate/schedule the tasks. Also worked on Batch files migrate them to VB Scripts.
• Worked on .REG files like creating/merging, debugging the invalid entries and working with existing Registry using VB Scripts etc.
• Repackaged both In-house and third party Vendor applications by migrating Windows NT 4.0/9x packages into Windows XP .MSI (Windows Installer) packages.
• Verified all packages to assure that they were error free and resolved all DLL conflicts.
• Re-packaging, testing, implementation and support of software to a different divisions.
• Performed research, testing, and automated distribution of shrink wrap and in-house developed applications.
• Tested and implemented solutions in response to support issues from remote sites.
• Working with Ghost for Windows XP Professional/Windows NT 4.0 to test the packages and other related tasks for package building.
• Added additional functions to packages through custom action using VBScripts.
• Interacting with Users/Application contacts for Application Packaging/Distribution support for the implemented packages.

Environment: Wise Package Studio 6.0, Novell ZenWorks, VMWare Workstation 6,Windows XP, VB Script, Wise Script, Jscript.

Confidential

Application Packager

Responsibilities:

• Documented the entire application packaging process.
• Documented the Request and Release process, Packaging Process, Testing, Certification and Distribution Process.
• Created MSI packages and Transforms using Wise Package Studio 5.6.
• Working with the Ghost Imaging software for creating the images.
• Used VBscript for developing Custom Actions.
• Used Novell Zenworks for distributing and deploying the application on to the Test Environment.
• Tested Packages to the standards adopted by Confidential
• Participated in everyday meetings for the technical review of the requested application
• Interacted with the end users for the Technical Review.

Environment: Wise Package Studio 5.6, Windows XP, Novell Zenworks, Windows 2000, Ghost, VBScript, JScript, Wise Script.