SUMMARY

• Over 7+ Years experience in System Administration/Implementation of Networks and Application Packaging on Windows 2000, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows XP and Windows 7.
• Worked on migration from Windows XP to Windows 7
• Experience in packaging applications using WISE Package Studio 8.0/7.0/6.0/5.6/4.6, Install Shield Admin Studio 8.5/8.0/5.5, Soft Grid (App-V), SMS installer.
• Good knowledge on working with application repackaging of the given EXE files and application transforms of the given MSI Package using Install Shield Admin Studio and Wise Package Studio
• Experience working with EXE, MSI, MSM, MST, and MSP
• Sound Knowledge of Windows Registry, File System, Services, ODBC Connections, COM objects, Devices, Security, Windows 2000 Active directory services and other facets of Windows OS
• Versed with excellent trouble shooting skills
• Strong experience in Scripting. Extensively used VBScripts, Win Batch, Install Scripts and Wise Scripts when necessary.
• Worked with diverse business clients to gather installation requirements, develop test plans, and direct user acceptance testing
• Having good communication skills, interpersonal relations, hardworking and result oriented as an individual or in team.
• Ability to support multi-tasking, client service, a good team player, and organizational skills

Technical Skills

• Operating Systems: Windows XP, 7, Vista, Windows 2000, and Windows 2003 Server
• Packaging Tools: Install Shield Admin Studio9.5/10/11, Wise Package Studio(8.0/7.0/6.0), and VMware
• Sequencing Tools: APP-V4.6sp1, and Softricity Softgrid
• Databases: SQL, DBMS, and MS Access
• Deployment Tools: SMS 2003, SCCM 2007, SMS Installer, and Novell Zenworks
• Troubleshooting Tools: Orca, FileMon, RegMon, Picture Taker and Incntrl
• Imaging Tools: VMware 8.0/7.0/6.0, Symantec Ghost, and MS Virtual PC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential,July 2010 - Current
Chicago, IL.
Application Packager

• Packaging of applications using Install Shield Admin Studio 11 for repackaging the legacy files into MSI, MSM and MSP
• Creating the Transforms (MSTs) for the vendor supplied MSI file using Install Shield Admin Studio
• MSI conflict resolution using ORCA
• Created Virtual Packages using Softricity Softgrid and Microsoft APP-V 4.6sp1
• Worked on sequencing and publishing the application using Microsoft APP-V 4.6sp1 meeting the client requirements
• Worked with OSD, SFT, SPRJ, and ICO files
• Created packages for Windows 7 using Flexera Admin Studio 11
• Packaged some application using Wise Package Studio 7.0
• Worked on Migration from XP to Windows 7
• Used SCCM 2007 to deploy the application and tested the application on client machine
• Modifying in-house Legacy Application for Win-7 compatibility
• Creation of Package Templates to promote the process and Best Practices
• Testing of the applications using VMware
• Client based interaction, Multi Tasking, and Problem Solving with-in the time frame

Confidential,October 2008 – July 2010
Dallas, TX
Application Packager

• Worked on Various applications to build MSI packages, Transforms (MST), Merge Modules (MSM) and Patches (MSP) according to the package requirement using Install Shield AdminStudio 8.5.
• Worked on converting the applications which were packaged using old SMS or Zen works into Windows installer packages.
• Worked on Novell Console one.
• Maintained severalCitrix serversfor packaging and testing.
• Created Custom Actions that add additional functionality to an MSI using VB Scripts and Wise Scripts.
• Given permissions to Folders and Registries using Discretionary Access Control List (DACL), which grants (or denies) access permissions to users and groups.
• Also granted permissions using System Access Control List (SACL), which specifies the security events to be recorded in the Security log.
• 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 Windows registries and file system, worked with ODBC Data Sources registries to connect to a database.
• Employed Microsoft SCCM features to install and to remotely administer packaged Windows Installer applications.
• Used Group Policy to define policy settings that are applied to either machines or users.
• Domain and Local accounts, Cross domain authentications are managed by Active Directory.
• Used Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to administer and to publish information in the directory for Active Directory Users and Computers.
• Worked and Packaged applications for Terminal Server.
• Terminal Server handles the job of authenticating clients, as well as making the applications available remotely.
• Packaged applications are published in SCCM, Managed by Group Policy and Deployed by SCCM.
• Worked on the migration project from SMS to App-V as a part of Health Net’s outsourcing to Argentina.
• Managed and Deployed wrapped up applications using Application Virtualization to improve their Change Management Process and support across their customer’s Environment.
• Published and Distributed packages using advanced version of Soft Grid (APP-V) for both Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 servers.
• Used Patches and Upgrades appropriately.
• Provided third-level support and status reports during the application rollout process.
• Involved in Internal Testing of the packaged applications for standards and functionality before actually submitting to the Testing Team.
• Involved in documenting the standards and procedures employed for packaging and testing the packages

Confidential,March 2006 – September 2008
Rye,NY
Application Packager

• Worked on Migrating Windows NT 4.0/9x packages into Windows XP .MSI (Windows Installer) packages.
• Worked on Creating/Testing new Application Packages in MSI format.
• Worked on Wise Package Studio 6.0 and Altiris Professional to repackage, build the application packages.
• Used Marimba for distributing and deploying the application on to the Test Environment.
• Installed, Updated and Repaired Application software and content to ensure successful Application releases using Marimba 6.0.3.
• Automated the entire lifecycle of Desktops, Laptops and Client devices using BMC Marimba.
• Maintained the database for the status of the packaging with MSI Packages.
• Applied custom Template to packages that included Custom Actions for Application Isolation.
• Created Custom Actions that add additional functionality to an MSI using VB Script and Wise Scripts.
• Used VMware 6.0 Software for having clean base OS for packaging and testing.
• Created wrapper scripts using Win batch Studio to attain different requirements like automatic update of the applications, shortcut creation and deletion and compile them using Win batch compiler to get the .exe files for easy deployment.
• Created Batch files and exe files for manual installs and used wrappers for automated installs.
• Tested the applications in XP/2000 machines and made sure that they work in both the environments.
• 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.
• Working with Wise Scripts and Calling C functions for the package building.
• Interacting with Users/Application owners for Application Packaging/Distribution support for the implemented packages.

Confidential,August,2003-February2006
Hyderabad, India
System Admin/Application Packager

• Created Windows Installer setup packages (.MSIs) on Windows XP/Win 7 platform and modified the MSIs using Wise Package Studio 6.0
• Used Wise Package Studio Setup Capture tool to take the snapshot of the pre-install and post-install and capture the changes
• Created MSTs for both the in-house applications and vendor MSIs to modify and package them as per the organizations packaging procedure manual
• Built Upgrades and Patches (MSP) according to the package requirement
• Troubleshooting the application using ORCA to resolve the Internal Consistency Errors (ICEs)
• Assisted in resolution of the Hardware, Software and System Problems
• Interaction with the clients to resolve the problems, discuss the requirements and issues