Daniel Ubani-Senior Application Packaging & Deployment Engineer
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Senior Application Packaging & Deployment Engineer
Allevio AG (Client: Allianz Technology)
- Enterprise application packaging and deployment for Allianz's global Windows migration programs across Europe, North America, and APAC
- Migrated hundreds of enterprise applications from Windows 10 VDI to Microsoft Azure Windows 365 (Windows 11)
- Created software packages in MSI/MST, FlexApp, PSADT 3/4, and App-V according to enterprise packaging standards
- Developed an ASP.NET packaging automation platform with MongoDB, SQL Server, SharePoint, and Outlook integration
- Built PowerShell modules for automated quality checks of MSI and FlexApp packages
- Developed a release conflict detection module in PowerShell to identify potential deployment issues before production
- Created WDAC monitoring scripts for automated policy oversight and incident response
- Implemented MSGraph API calls in PowerShell for Azure AD and Intune operations
- Created Citrix oData scripts for historical usage analysis (BYOD, VDI, fat clients)
- Developed an Intune Win32 app 'Do Not Disturb' deployment routine for an optimal user experience
- First point of contact for troubleshooting production incidents with packaged applications
- Coordinated application owner, UAT, and release testing for hundreds of deployments
- Administered Microsoft Intune, Citrix environments, and SQL Server security
- Created and tested WDAC policies in Intune; managed configuration policies and Win32 app deployments
- Primary packaging resource for Allianz France since 2019
Senior Infrastructure Consultant
Freelance Consultant
- Packaged and deployed software, automated deployments, and provided infrastructure consulting for enterprise clients in finance, public sector, energy, telecommunications, and manufacturing
- VDI migration projects for Allianz Partners (Benelux, Austria, Germany, Italy) at Allianz Technology (2016–2019)
- Built IT infrastructure in Lagos, implemented SAP and Matrix42, and coordinated projects between Germany and Nigeria for a German machine engineering firm (2014–2016)
- Software packaging for telecommunications provider NetCologne (2016–2019)
- MSI packaging for security-critical government applications at the State Office for Central Police Services (LZPD) via Microsoft Germany (2014)
- MSI packaging for enterprise applications at HP / Hewlett-Packard (2013)
- Developed SOAP web services for Porsche AG (2011)
- Multi-year software packaging and consulting engagement for EnBW (2009–2012)
- Automated OS deployment and packaging for Bayer (GxP compliance) (2008)
- Project management and software packaging for Apobank (2005, 2008)
- MSI packaging for Generali insurance (2003–2004)
- Other clients: WABCO, Brose, Wacker Chemicals, Mark E, Kyocera, JTI
Programmer / Developer
Miele & Cie
- Provided IT support and developed C++ applications for the design department
- Gained foundational programming and enterprise IT experience at a German premium manufacturer
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Banking and Finance, Government and Administration, Telecommunication, and Insurance.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance.
Summary
Results-oriented Application Packaging & Deployment Engineer with over 25 years of IT experience (since 1999) in packaging and delivering enterprise-wide software deployment solutions. Specialist in Windows platform migrations, endpoint automation, and packaging standardization. Nearly 10 years as a global asset on application migrations at Allianz Technology, packing hundreds of applications for VDI and cloud environments, as well as developing custom automation tools to shorten packaging cycles and improve quality compliance.
- Created over 1000 software packages over the years
- Developed an ASP.NET packaging automation platform with MongoDB and SQL Server backend, integrated with SharePoint and Outlook — standardizing workflows across the packaging team
- Built PowerShell modules for automated quality checks of MSI and FlexApp packages — reducing rework cycles by about 40%
- Developed a release conflict detection module in PowerShell to identify deployment issues before production — proactive incident prevention
- Automated WDAC policy monitoring (Windows Defender Application Control) with custom scripts for incident response and UAT validation
- Implemented MSGraph API calls in PowerShell for Azure AD and Intune operations — automating group management, configuration deployments, and reporting
- Created Citrix oData analysis scripts with database integration for historical usage analysis (user/device types: BYOD, VDI, fat clients) — data-driven migration decisions
- Developed AD group evaluation tools for VDI/Azure cloud migration planning across multiple Allianz entities
- Created an Intune Win32 app 'Do Not Disturb' deployment routine considering user activity and presentation mode
- Extensive troubleshooting experience as the first point of contact for production incidents with packaged applications — diagnosing and resolving complex issues under time pressure
Skills
- Packaging: Msi, Mst, Transform, Flexapp, App-V, Psadt 3/4, Installshield, Flexera Adminstudio, Master Packager
- Endpoint Mgmt: Microsoft Intune, Sccm/Mecm, Ivanti Dsm 7, Matrix42 Empirum, Landesk, Wdac
- Cloud & Vdi: Citrix Xendesktop, Citrix Director/Studio/Storefront, Microsoft Azure, Windows 365
- Scripting & Dev: Powershell (Expert), C# (Advanced), Asp.Net (Advanced), C++ (Fundamentals), Python (Advanced)
- Databases: Sql Server, Mongodb
- Apis & Integration: Msgraph Api, Citrix Odata Api, Soap Web Services, Sharepoint
- Workflow & Collaboration: Servicenow, Jira, Sharepoint, Agile/Scrum
- Automation: Jenkins, Ansible
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Education
IHK Münster
Certified IT Business Manager · Münster, Germany
FAA Ahlen
IT Specialist in Application Development · Ahlen, Germany · Graduated with distinction in C++ programming
Certifications & licenses
Certified IT Business Manager
IHK Münster
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Daniel is based in Essen, Germany.
Daniel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Daniel has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 2 months. Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Application Packaging & Deployment Engineer, Senior Infrastructure Consultant, Programmer / Developer.
Daniel's most recent position is Senior Application Packaging & Deployment Engineer at Allevio AG (Client: Allianz Technology).
In recent years, Daniel has worked for Allevio AG (Client: Allianz Technology).
Daniel is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Banking and Finance. Daniel also has some experience in Government and Administration, Telecommunication, and Insurance.
Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Daniel also has some experience in Quality Assurance.
Daniel has recently worked in industries like Insurance.
Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Quality Assurance.
Daniel attended IHK Münster for Certified IT Business Manager.
Daniel has 2 certificates. These include: Certified IT Business Manager and ITIL v3 Foundation.
The availability of Daniel needs to be confirmed.
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