Successful business operations is about the applications. Totally understanding the methods, technologies and integration of applications - be they Web based, in the Cloud, streamed, Citrix virtualised or deployed to a traditional desktop - is the key to providing a solution that works.When embarking on a transition to the Cloud, it pays to fully understand all the dimensions of the application space to ensure a smooth transition.Citrix – 15+ years Consultation, Architecture, Design & Integration experience with all Citrix application products; XenApp, XenDesktop, Password Manager, NetScaler and XenServer technologies.App-V - 2+ years combined experience packaging & troubleshooting applications. Deployment via Microsoft Streaming Server, traditional MSI deployment & Citrix. Pre/post launch scripting, customised OSD & SPRJ XML files for package automation.VMware ThinApp – 18+ months of ThinApp virtualisation, 8 months real-world onsite corporate app packaging, troubleshooting & deployment. Advanced pre/post launch scripting in bubble as well as custom applications to automate package capture / compile process.MSI Packaging – 10+ years packaging / troubleshooting, Wise Package Studio. Large-scale packaging projects, such as IAG’s “Cornerstone” project. Also packaged using InstallShield & hand edited with Orca. Created automation using Windows MSI API as well as custom DLLs for use with CustomActions.Application Development – Skilled Windows API developer. Comfortable with a variety of languages & API’s including C++, C#, .NET, Windows native API, VBScript & JavaScript. Have advanced skills with Borland’s (Code Gear) Delphi IDE, having written a large number of custom applications to integrate customer workflows.
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