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Dublin, Ie

Dublin, Ie

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

MSIX proof of concept project looking into the adoption of Microsoft's latest application packaging methodology.BeyondTrust Enterprise Privilege Management implementing new rule sets for Low Flex, Medium Flex and High Flex Workstyles.Developing windows installer packages and transforms using InstallShield in adherence to Fidelity’s application packaging standards for Windows 10/11 x64bit systems.Application virtualization sequencing using Microsoft App-V 5.x for COTS and in-house applications that are suitable for virtualisation for Windows 10 x64.Testing application packaging output and software distribution via SCCM (Current Branch 2207)/InTune and troubleshooting installation problems and conflicts.Scripting using PowerShell, PS AppDeploy Toolkit, VBScript and WMI.Publishing App-V packages in Citrix for remote users.Testing Citrix application distribution via Citrix AppCenter and troubleshooting installation problems and conflicts.Working within internal Quality Control processes and ISO standards.

Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2

Analysing existing application packages that were previously developed for Windows XP for compatibility with Windows 7 x64, repackaging where required using Flexera AdminStudio 2015.Developing windows installer packages and transforms using Flexera AdminStudio in adherence to Bank of Ireland’s application packaging standards for Windows 7 x64 systems.Documenting the installation process, application configuration and modifications (where required) in a Package Request Form document for each package.Testing application packaging output and troubleshooting installation problems and conflicts.Providing 3rd level support and being an escalation point for Application Packaging issues, problem cases and technical faults.Scripting custom actions using VBScript and WMI.Working within internal Quality Control processes and ISO standards.

Dublin, Ireland

Application virtualization packaging using Microsoft App-V 5.0 for in-house developed applications that are suitable for virtualisation.Creating application packaging standards and procedure documentation for Windows 7 migration using App-V 5.0 for Sequencing.Publishing App-V packages in Citrix for remote users.Testing application packaging output and software distribution via App-V Management Console/Citrix AppCenter and troubleshooting installation problems and conflicts.

Dublin, Ireland

Analysing existing application packages that were previously developed for Windows XP using Flexera AdminStudio for compatibility with Windows 7 x64.Documenting the installation process, application configuration and modifications (where required) in a Package Request Form document for each package.Analysing applications for compatibility with Windows 7 x64 using Dell ChangeBase (formerly Quest ChangeBase) and creating reports to provide detailed feedback on how best to proceed for trouble applications.Testing application packaging output and software distribution via System Center Configuration Manager and troubleshooting installation problems and conflicts.

Burwood

Creating application packaging standards and procedure documentation for a common Windows 7 SOE platform for Transport for NSW including all their subsidiary agencies (Railcorp, RMS, etc.).Analysing existing application packages that were previously developed for Windows XP to determine if they were compatible with Windows 7 and reusable.Looking into the pros/cons of application virtualisation using Miscorsoft App-V 5.0 or VmWare ThinApp for possible inclusion into the SOE environment for Transport for NSW.Developing windows installer packages and transforms using Flexera AdminStudio (InstallShield) in adherence to Transport for NSW’s application packaging standards for Windows 7 systems.Testing application packaging output and software distribution via System Center Configuration Manager and troubleshooting installation problems and conflicts.

110 George Street, Parramatta

Designed application packaging standards for Windows 7 x64. Created cutom application packaging templates for Wise Package Studio.Analysed application portfolio using Citrix AppDna for compatibility with Windows 7 x64. Developing MSI packages and transforms using Wise Package Studio in adherence to RMS's application packaging standards for Windows 7 x64bit systems.Testing application packaging output and software distribution via Novell ZCM as well as troubleshooting installation problems and conflicts.Providing 3rd level support and being an escalation point for Application Packaging issues, problem cases and technical faults.Scripting custom actions using VBScript, PowerShell and WMI.

North Ryde, Sydney

Developing windows installer packages and transforms using Wise Package Studio in adherence to Fujitsu Australia's application packaging standards for Windows XP and Windows 7 systems across multiple client accounts.Testing application packaging output and software distribution via SCCM, Novell ZENworks and CA Unicenter Desktop Management Suite as well as troubleshooting installation problems and conflicts.Providing 3rd level support and being an escalation point for Application Packaging issues, problem cases and technical faults.Scripting custom actions using VBScript and WMI.

Melbourne, Vic 3003

Developing windows installer packages and transforms using InstallShield Admin Studio 2011 in adherence to Australia Post’s application packaging standards for Windows XP, WIN2K3, WIN2K8 and Windows 7 systems.Testing application packaging output and software distribution via SCCM as well as troubleshooting installation problems and conflicts.Scripting custom actions using VBScript, WMI and Powershell.Virtualising IE6 browser for Windows XP using VMware ThinApp.

Developing software installation packages using Wise Package Studio for Vodafone’s managed desktop platform.Re-engineering existing non-MSI installations as MSI packages in adherence to specific guidelines and standards.Packages include COTS applications, bespoke customer applications as well as basic shortcut and script packages depending on client’s requirements.Creating, maintaining and re-engineering Windows Installer Transform files (.MST).Testing application packaging output and troubleshooting installation problems and conflicts.Scripting custom actions using VBScript and WMI.Developing packages for locked down environments.Working within internal Quality Control processes and ISO standards.

Developing software installation packages using InstallShield Admin Studio for Australia Post.Re-engineering existing non-MSI installations as MSI packages in adherence to specific guidelines and standards.Packages include COTS applications, bespoke customer applications as well as basic shortcut and script packages depending on client’s requirements.Creating, maintaining and re-engineering Windows Installer Transform files (.MST).Testing application packaging output and troubleshooting installation problems and conflicts.Scripting custom actions using VBScriptDeveloping packages for locked down environments.Working within internal Quality Control processes and ISO standards.

Holding application packaging workshops and performing customer implementations for new HP managed service clients. These clients outsourced their entire IT infrastructure to HP and I was responsible for their application packaging and software distribution processes. Outlining to the customer HP’s standard application packaging and software distribution processes and procedures and to implement these in the client’s environment.Creating process and procedure documentation for new clients as well as application packaging standards. All subsequent work would be based on this set of documentation.Providing assistance/support on HP Openview Radia software distribution and application packaging issues for a number of HP clients. I still maintained a support role for the application packaging teams as an escalation point.Providing assistance/support in the development of custom actions for complex MSI packages.Assigning the application packaging workload and ensuring that applications were delivered on time as per the SLA agreed with the client.

Developing software installation packages using InstallShield Admin Studio for the Royal Bank of Scotland and some of its subsidiaries, which included banks, insurance and financial services companies.Re-engineering existing non-MSI installations as MSI packages in adherence to specific guidelines and standards.Packages included COTS applications, bespoke customer applications as well as basic shortcut and script packages depending on the client’s requirements.Creating, maintaining and re-engineering Windows Installer Merge Module (MSM), Transform (MST) and Patch (MSP) files.Testing application packaging output and troubleshooting installation problems and conflict resolution. Working within internal Quality Control processes and ISO standards.

Providing assistance/support on HP Openview Radia’s deployment technology and application packaging using InstallShield Admin Studio for the creation of MSI packages. Reviewing current application packaging and software distribution procedures with the view of reducing the amount of bureaucracy and increasing productivity and package output.

Holding application packaging workshops and performing customer implementations for new HP managed service clients. These clients outsourced their entire IT infrastructure to HP and I was responsible for the application packaging and software distribution processes. Another key part to my role was that I had to outline to the customer HP’s application packaging and software distribution processes and get them to agree to implement these in their own environment.Creating process and procedure documentation for new clients as well as application packaging standards. All subsequent work would be based on this documentation set. Providing assistance/support on Radia software distribution and application packaging issues for a number of HP clients. I still maintained a support role for the application packaging teams as an escalation point.Providing assistance/support in the development of custom actions for complex MSI packages.

Managing a team of packagers for over a year on a number of SOE projects for large multi-national clients. This included application packaging using Wise Package Studio and InstallShield Admin Studio for the creation of MSI packages as well as software distribution using Radia as the deployment technology.Packages included COTS applications, bespoke customer applications as well as basic shortcut and script packages depending on the client’s requirements.Interfacing directly with clients and providing expertise on Windows Installer and Radia related issues in their environments.Acting as an escalation point for complex application packaging and software distribution issues and ensuring that applications met their SLA’s.

Developing software installation packages using Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI)-based technologies (Wise Package Studio, InstallShield Admin Studio, Orca) for many of HP’s clients, which included numerous large multi-nationals as well as banking and financial services companies.Re-engineering existing non-MSI installations as MSI packages in adherence to specific guidelines and standards. Packages included COTS applications, bespoke customer applications as well as basic shortcut and script packages depending on the client’s requirements.Creating, maintaining and re-engineering Windows Installer Merge Module (MSM), Transform (MST) and Patch (MSP) files.Testing application packaging output and troubleshooting installation problems and conflicts. Working within internal Quality Control processes and ISO standards.