Sabine D.
Packaging and software distribution for Windows 10 and 11 (approx. 20,000 clients)
Experience
Feb 2024 - Present
1 year 8 monthsPackaging and software distribution for Windows 10 and 11 (approx. 20,000 clients)
Diehl Informatik
- Packaging of standard and specialized software using the Powershell AppDeploy Toolkit.
- Deploying software via MECM.
Feb 2022 - Mar 2025
3 years 2 monthsBergisch Gladbach, Germany
Packaging and software distribution for Windows 10 and 11 (approx. 10,000 clients)
Miltenyi Biontech
- Packaging of standard and specialized software using the Powershell AppDeploy Toolkit.
- Deploying software via SCCM.
- Replaced packages that lacked an uninstall routine.
- Managing the MECM and Azure AD console, including monitoring deployments in waves and task sequence distribution.
- Adjusting Group Policies for centralized distribution of configurations, e.g., browser settings.
Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
4 monthsCologne, Germany
Packaging and software distribution for Windows 10 (approx. 5,000 clients)
WDR Media Group
- Packaging of standard and specialized software using the Powershell AppDeploy Toolkit.
- Deploying software via SCCM.
- Created a packaging guide for the company.
Apr 2021 - Nov 2021
8 monthsRatingen, Germany
Packaging and software distribution for Windows 10 (approx. 5,000 clients)
Esprit
- Introduced the Powershell AppDeploy Toolkit with customer-specific customizations.
- Packaging of standard and specialized software using the Powershell AppDeploy Toolkit.
- Deploying software via SCCM.
- Created a packaging guide for the company.
- Integrated drivers for new hardware, including functional tests.
Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
5 monthsPackaging and software distribution for Windows 10 (approx. 6,000 clients)
LZPD Landesamt für Zentrale Polizeiliche Dienste NRW
- Packaging of standard and specialized software using the Powershell AppDeploy Toolkit.
- Deploying software via SCCM and developing Windows Update strategies for various departments.
- Troubleshooting issues that arose was also part of my responsibilities.
May 2020 - Oct 2020
6 monthsMünster, Germany
Packaging and software deployment with Microsoft Intune for Windows 10 approx. 5,000 clients
LVM Versicherung
- Introduction of Microsoft Intune at LVM Versicherung.
- In this project, I am responsible for software packaging with the PS AppDeploy Toolkit and distribution via Intune.
- Troubleshooting any issues is also part of my tasks.
Aug 2019 - Present
6 years 2 monthsPackaging and software deployment with Microsoft Intune for Windows 10 approx. 3,000 clients
Syntax
- In this project, I was responsible for software packaging with the PS AppDeploy Toolkit and distribution via Intune.
- Troubleshooting any issues was also part of my tasks.
Aug 2019 - May 2023
3 years 10 monthsPackaging and software deployment with Microsoft SCCM 2012 for Windows 10 approx. 5,000 clients
Freudenberg IT
- In this project, I am responsible for software packaging with the PS AppDeploy Toolkit and distribution via SCCM 2012.
- Troubleshooting any issues is also part of my tasks.
Feb 2018 - Apr 2020
2 years 3 monthsPackaging and software deployment with SCCM 2012 for Windows 7/10 approx. 50,000 clients
ThyssenKrupp
- In this project, I am responsible for software packaging.
- After successful analysis, packages are distributed via SCCM 2012 using the PS AppDeploy Toolkit.
- Troubleshooting any issues is also part of my tasks.
- Creating task sequences for the packages and testing them on different platforms, Windows 7 and Windows 10.
Apr 2017 - Feb 2018
11 monthsPackaging and software deployment with SCCM 2012 for Windows 10 approx. 50,000 clients
AXA
- In this project, I was responsible for packaging the requested software.
- After successful analysis, I created the packages using the PS AppDeploy Toolkit and InstallShield by Flexera and tested them on SCCM 2012.
- Distribution is done via SCCM 2012 using the Application Model.
Mar 2017 - May 2017
3 monthsHamm, Germany
Packaging and software distribution with SCCM 2012 for Windows 10, approx. 7,000 clients
Oberlandesgericht Hamm
- In this project I was responsible for evaluating the requested software.
- After a successful analysis, I created and tested the packages using PS AppDeploy Toolkit and Flexera InstallShield.
- Distribution was done via SCCM 2012 using the application model to Citrix farms.
Oct 2016 - Feb 2017
5 monthsDüsseldorf, Germany
Packaging and software distribution with SCCM 2007/2012 for Windows 7 and Windows 10, approx. 6,000 clients
C&A
At C&A, the PS AppDeploy Toolkit package wrapper was used.
I also created MSIs with Admin Studio.
Troubleshooting of issues was also part of my duties.
Daily incident handling at the 3rd level on the clients was part of my work at C&A.
During the centralization of the clients to Terminal Server 2008 and 2012, my advice on software virtualization using AppV 5 was in demand.
During the migration to SCCM 2012, I supported and advised on introducing the application model via SCCM.
Oct 2014 - Sep 2016
2 yearsNuremberg, Germany
Packaging and software distribution with Matrix42 Empirum for approx. 5,000 clients / Head of Packaging
ING DiBa AG
In this project I supported the ongoing operations with package creation using Empirum version 15 until the end of September 2015. The distribution of packages via Empirum to production clients was also part of this.
We customized the setup.inf file supplied by Empirum into a personalized template to ensure consistent packaging.
Operating system deployments were done using standardized images. Microsoft updates and patches were also distributed via Empirum.
Testing of the packages in collaboration with the application owners was part of my tasks.
I was also responsible for resolving package issues at the third-level support for the clients.
In addition to the setup.inf, I used Flexera Admin Studio for MSI creation and various scripting tools like AutoIt, batch, and PowerShell.
From 01.10.2015 I took over the position of Head of Packaging. In this role, my team of five colleagues and I evaluated the RayPack 2.0 packaging tool.
Another aspect of this position was managing and coordinating the packagers to meet the package completion dates for the rollouts.
The existing distribution tool Empirum was replaced by SCCM 2012 and packages were created using an in-house package wrapper.
Existing Empirum packages were adapted to the new wrapper logic.
This meant distributing either silent setups or repackaged MSIs created with Flexera InstallShield.
The packages were created for this bank sub-project on Terminal Server (Server 2008 R2).
User-based settings were distributed using AppSense.
The tools used were: InstallShield, PowerShell, batch, Orca, Flexera Admin Studio 2013, AppSense.
Jan 2014 - Sep 2014
9 monthsCologne, Germany
Software packaging and virtualization for Windows 7 with deployment via SCCM 2007 to approx. 5,000 clients
Gothaer Versicherung
- As part of the rollout support at Gothaer Versicherung, Windows 7 packages are created as native packages and as AppV 5 packages.
- My task in this project is to create these packages using Microsoft AppV 5 SP1 and MSI packages using Wise Package Studio.
- The native packages are deployed to the clients via PowerShell wrapper and SCCM 2007/SCCM 2012.
- I mainly create Microsoft AppV 5 SP1 packages.
- I am also responsible for troubleshooting defects after the applications go into production.
- I also occasionally create XP packages as part of the parallel operation of Windows XP and Windows 7.
Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
6 monthsDüsseldorf, Germany
Software packaging and virtualization for Windows 7 with deployment via SCCM 2007 to approx. 2,600 clients
HSBC Trinkaus
- At HSBC Trinkaus, software packages for trading and production are created as part of the migration to Windows 7.
- In HSBC, the software is deployed to VDI pooled machines using SCCM 2007.
- My task in this project is to create the sensitive packages (32/64 bit) for the trading division.
- I mainly create Microsoft AppV 4.6 SP1 packages. All native packages are created with Admin Studio 2013 or via scripts.
- I am also responsible for troubleshooting in the SCCM 2007 area: analyzing log files and fixing issues in software deployment with SCCM 2007.
- I also occasionally create parallel XP packages, which are deployed to the machines with Tivoli.
- I am also assigned to third-level troubleshooting at HSBC.
- This includes troubleshooting and analyzing AppV packages as well as native packages.
- Quick resolution of issues in high-cost trading applications is critical and handled by me.
- I have recently certified as a Flexera Admin Studio 2013 Professional. As part of this certification, I trained on the differences between Wise Package Studio and Flexera Admin Studio.
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
6 monthsKrefeld, Germany
Application Lifecycle Management Windows 7 with distribution via Radia
Hewlett Packard
- In this project, HP carried out the migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 64-bit for a bank in Düsseldorf.
- My task here was to support application lifecycle management. The incoming application sources were tested for Windows 7 compatibility.
- With the customer's support, I created installation guides for packaging.
- After completing the packaging, the packages were distributed to clients via Radia and a technical QA was performed.
- Each of these steps was part of my tasks in this project.
- Scheduling according to HP processes was mandatory.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
1 yearCologne, Germany
Software packaging/virtualization and software distribution via Matrix Empirum 42
DEVK Versicherung
- As part of the migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 64-bit at DEVK, my main task was technical consulting on the feasibility of software virtualization using Microsoft Sequencer 4.61 and the deployment of the App-V clients for the different platforms.
- The App-V packages were distributed via the Microsoft Management Server.
- Most packages were delivered via a Windows Server 2008 R2 terminal server.
- Software distribution was carried out via Matrix Empirum 42.
- One of my tasks was adapting the Netinstall scripts used on Microsoft XP to MSI technology.
- As part of converting Netinstall packages to MSI or Microsoft App-V 4.61 technology, I trained internal staff in using Flexera AdminStudio 11.
- At the customer's request, I also wrote a virtualization guideline for creating App-V packages and the related QA guide for the packagers.
Apr 2011 - Dec 2011
9 monthsEssen, Germany
Software (re)packaging/virtualization and software distribution via SCCM and Empirum
ThyssenKrupp IT Services GmbH
- As part of a Windows 7 rollout, my main focus was packaging with the packaging tools Wise Package Studio 8, InstallShield 2011, and Orca 5.
- I also adapted Empirum 14 (Matrix42) packages.
- After analyzing the old packages (Setup.inf), I created a new package, which was distributed via SCCM 2007 R3.
- When creating new packages, I not only repackaged but also adapted vendor setups using silent switches.
- All setups were integrated into ThyssenKrupp's own package wrapper.
- For applications that could be virtualized, I created App-V packages using the Microsoft Sequencer 4.6/4.61.
- I imported the native App-V packages into SCCM for a functional test and distributed them to test machines.
- At the customer's request, I created the ThyssenKrupp QA guide for quality testing alongside the packaging.
- Before finalizing the QA guide, I also carried out quality assurance for the packages.
- This included a detailed visual check according to the ThyssenKrupp quality guide.
- After a successful visual check, a functional test of the packages was done with a non-privileged user account (least privileged account).
Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
6 monthsBern, Switzerland
Software packaging/virtualization and software distribution in a multi-customer environment
Swisscom IT Services AG
- In this project, I created native MSI packages and App-V 4.5 packages for various clients with different requirements.
- My work was completed with distribution via SMS2003, SCCM 2007, and Netinstall 5.8.
- First, the software was tested on the relevant platform to ensure it ran properly. The platforms tested were Windows 7 (x64), Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008 R2 as a terminal server.
- Finally, an installation guide was created. It also included prerequisites, for which I also made custom packages.
- Due to the different customer needs, I created either an App-V package using Microsoft Sequencer or a native MSI package using Wise Package Studio 8.
- If the guideline did not call for an App-V package, we either used the vendor's MSI or did a full repackaging.
- For the repackaged MSIs, I performed ICE validation and fixed any errors that occurred.
- After the package passed the two stages of quality assurance, it was made available to the application owners via software distribution.
- I also adapted the deployment and installation scripts, written in WiseScript.
Feb 2010 - Oct 2010
9 monthsDuisburg, Germany
Evaluation, packaging, and error analysis of MSI packages
MSI and more
- My role at MSI and More involves evaluating, packaging, and troubleshooting software applications on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
- Repackaging software using the snapshot-difference method (Wise Package Studio version 7 SP3) is the focus of my daily work. This also includes customization through transform files.
- After a basic error check by generating log files, the MSI packages I create undergo a consistency analysis based on ICE rules.
- Final tests with a privileged (system account) and non-privileged account complete the packaging process.
- I also handle the migration of NetInstall 5 packages to Microsoft's MSI format.
- Additionally, I work on adapting vendor setups for unattended installation.
- The necessary scripting with various tools (e.g. batch, AutoIt, .vbs, and Wise Installation System) rounds out my responsibilities.
Apr 2009 - Jan 2010
10 monthsCologne, Germany
Migration of software distribution from Symantec Deployment Solution to Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 (2000 clients)
Cologne City Hospitals
- The goal of this project was to expand and improve the controlled, consistent software installation standard.
- My responsibilities included migrating, troubleshooting, and quality checking existing MSI packages on Windows XP.
- Implementation was done by repackaging new software applications using Wise Package Studio 7.03, including adjustments via transform files.
- I prepared applications that could not be repackaged so they could be installed unattended.
- I also adapted existing NetInstall packages for distribution with Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.
- As part of quality assurance, I tested the packages with ICE checks and cleaned them up where necessary.
- I tested the packages to ensure proper functionality, including for non-privileged users.
- Further tests covered installation in the system context (SCCM 2007).
- I performed the necessary scripting to apply program settings using tools like Batch, VBS, AutoIt, and Wise Installation System.
- As 3rd level support for technicians, I was the point of contact for integration issues.
- Finally, I distributed the finished packages using SCCM 2007 and Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.
- After migrating 260 packages, the project was completed.
Jan 2008 - Mar 2009
1 year 3 monthsDuisburg, Germany
Evaluation, packaging, and troubleshooting of MSI packages
MSI and more
- My role at MSI and More involves evaluating, packaging, and troubleshooting software applications on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
- Repackaging software using snapshot-difference methods (Wise Package Studio Version 7 SP3) is a focus of my daily work. This also includes adjustments via transform files.
- After general error checking by creating log files, the MSI packages I create are subjected to a consistency analysis according to ICE rules.
- Final tests using a privileged (System Account) and a non-privileged account complete the package creation.
- I also migrate NetInstall 5 packages to Microsoft's native MSI format.
- Additionally, I work on customizing vendor-based setups for unattended installation.
- The required scripting work with various tools (e.g. Batch, AutoIt, .vbs, and Wise Installation System) completes my responsibilities.
Summary
I have over 15 years of hands-on experience in software packaging and distribution for Windows environments. I specialize in using the Powershell AppDeploy Toolkit alongside MECM, SCCM, Microsoft Intune, and Matrix42 Empirum to create and distribute both standard and customized software packages. I consistently ensure deployments run smoothly by conducting detailed testing and troubleshooting across various client sizes and environments.
My work spans diverse industries including IT, finance, insurance, and public services. I have managed complex rollouts and led teams in adapting deployment strategies, while also developing guidelines and documentation that support efficient installations and updates. I maintain a practical, solution-oriented approach that delivers reliable results every time.
Languages
English
IntermediateCertifications & licenses
Flexera Admin Studio 2013 Professional
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