Dirk Blumenthal - Senior Consultant

Q: Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Grasleben, Germany .

Q: What languages does Dirk speak?

Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months . Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Senior Consultant at Beiersdorf Shared Services (via phat consulting GmbH) .

Q: What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Beiersdorf Shared Services (via phat consulting GmbH) .

Q: Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Insurance , and Banking and Finance . Dirk also has some experience in Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Customer Service . Dirk also has some experience in Operations .

Q: Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology .

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Grasleben, Germany

Experience

Jan 2011 - Jul 2025

14 years 7 months

Senior Consultant

Beiersdorf Shared Services (via phat consulting GmbH)

MSI and MSIX packaging of standard and industry-specific software for MS Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager
Development of various release updates for different subsidiaries
Development of a standard transform for MSI installations to automatically write inventory keys via CustomAction
Development of SCCM InstallationScheduler as well as various custom scripts
Development of an automatic company-wide Windows update routine from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 in the global corporate network (30,000 clients)
Multi-device support and multi-language support
Reinstallation of drivers and software
Third-level support and point of contact for technical issues

May 2006 - Jan 2011

4 years 9 months

Senior Packager

Dataport (via ComputaCenter)

Software distribution and integration
Software packaging using WISE Package Studio 5.6 and 7.0 SP3 for Windows XP, and since October 2007 also for Vista and Windows 7
Validation using Orca and InstEdit, package deconflicting, custom actions, transforms, patches
Package creation for Office 2007 rollout, configuration files (XML), admin tool (MSP)
Script creation to read MSI packages for software distribution and to automate the creation of SMS files
Automated resource copy using VBScript and robocopy
Handling UAC issues, VirtualStore, compatibility modes, and shim databases (ACT)

Oct 2002 - Apr 2006

3 years 7 months

Senior Consultant

Deutscher Ring (via ComputaCenter)

Taking over and administering a software distribution system based on Novadigm Enterprise Desktop Manager 4.3.0 in conjunction with Active Directory Services
Troubleshooting, maintenance, and third-level support
Packaging of industry-specific software (proprietary EDM)
Creating an emergency scenario and master packaging of resources (WISE Installation System 9.0)
Script creation for automated installation on field staff computers
Taking responsibility for all software distribution and packaging
Conceptualizing a redesign of the current software distribution and migration to Novadigm Radia with repackaging and conflict analysis of the software catalog based on MSI (WISE Package Studio 5.0, InstallShield AdminStudio 6.5, Radia Advanced Packager)
Developing various tools for managing software distribution in VBScript, batch, and Perl
Automated removal and addition of computers within an Active Directory structure
Script-based dynamic creation of web forms for selection-based file copying
Automatic file synchronization between clients and remote servers via ISDN/DSL
LDAP evaluation based on assigned software
Collaboration on client design for a hardware rollout of 2500 notebooks, including developing a security concept (local NTFS permissions, domain policies), creating a script-based routine for unattended XP setups (Sysprep), slipstreaming service packs and hotfixes, creating answer files, and configuring applications for automatic installation

Feb 2002 - Oct 2002

9 months

Senior Consultant

Deutscher Herold / Bonndata

Creation of various tools to automate analysis and workflows
Software packaging using WinInstall 6.0
Migration planning for an update to WinInstall 7.5
Software packaging for Microsoft Windows Installer and comparison of various packaging tools (WinInstall 7.5, Zenworks, Wise Package Studio 3.2, InstallShield AdminStudio)
Packaging of standard and industry-specific software packages and customization using transforms

May 2001 - Dec 2001

8 months

Consultant

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg

Monitoring current package releases for possible conflicts with existing software using Wise Package Studio
Technician coordination and point of contact for production-relevant topics

Jan 1999 - Apr 2001

2 years 4 months

Consultant

Ex SuedWest LB

Administration and management of a client/server network across several locations
Software distribution and integration via SMS
Packaging and technical support of industry-specific and standard software
Responsible for administration and maintenance of the SMS site installed at five locations
Third level support, troubleshooting SMS, integrating new applications, fixing errors, and consolidating software versions at the sites
Collaborated on creating a client design for a 10,000-client hardware rollout (Windows NT)

Aug 1998 - Dec 1998

5 months

Consultant

Daimler-Benz

Participated in the DaimlerChrysler IT integration, focusing on setting up the central UHD for employees in Detroit and Stuttgart

Feb 1998 - Dec 1998

11 months

Consultant

Daimler-Benz

Technical support of multiple parallel projects for currency conversion
Coordination and support of technicians
On-site troubleshooting and point of contact for user support

Jan 1997 - Dec 1997

1 year

Consultant

Daimler-Benz

Took over an SMS site under development, including integrating clients manually or via logon script
Collected data from the computer inventory (Crystal Reports) and created queries and groups for package installations
Developed package installations on demand and conducted software audits
Remotely controlled clients over LAN/WAN
Participated in the company-wide switch from terminal emulations (Rumba, SAP R/2) to SAP R/3
Developed an operating concept and configured a site server as PDC/BDC under NT 4.0 SP3 with MS SQL 6.5 SP2 and SMS 1.2 SP2
Configured and managed SAP file and print servers under NT 4.0 via SMS
Developed frontend master installs with archive link via file server for various SAP R/3 release upgrades
Installed without SAPLpd as a local printer interface between Oracle/UNIX and NT or DOS/Windows for Workgroups
Provided SAP online help as an HLP file and, from version 3.1H, as HTML via the intranet
Updated the IXOS archive link on client side and installed it via email
Took over the technical leadership of the project team and supported the SAP hotline for technical issues in the corporation

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Insurance, Banking and Finance, and Automotive.

Information Technology

Insurance

Banking and Finance

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Customer Service, Project Management, and Operations.

Information Technology

Customer Service

Project Management

Operations

Skills

Server Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Server, Good Knowledge, 3 Years +

Client Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows 11, Very Good Knowledge, 4 Years +
Microsoft Windows 10, Very Good Knowledge, 5 Years +

Server Applications

Microsoft Mecm 2025, 2022, Very Good Knowledge, 5 Years +
Hp Novadigm Radia Management Server, Good Knowledge

Directory Services

Microsoft Intune, Very Good Knowledge, 3 Years +
Microsoft Active Directory, Very Good Knowledge, 5 Years +

Scripting Languages

Visual Basic Script (Vbs), Very Good Knowledge
Batch Scripting, Very Good Knowledge
Powershell Psadt, Good Knowledge, 3 Years +

Software Scripting

Flexera Adminstudio, Very Good Knowledge, 5 Years +
Radia Packager, Very Good Knowledge
Radia Advanced Packager, Very Good Knowledge

System Management

Microsoft Sccm / Mecm, Very Good Knowledge, 5 Years +
System Center Virtual Machine Manager, Good Knowledge
Microsoft Operations Manager, Very Good Knowledge
Microfocus Service Manager, Good Knowledge, 5 Years +

Project Management

General Project Management Methods, Good Knowledge

It Best Practice

It Infrastructure Library (Itil), Good Knowledge
Harmonization And Standardization Of It Infrastructures And Operational Processes, Good Knowledge

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Information Technology 19 y

Avg length 3 y 2 m

Longest experience 14 y 6 m

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Consultant, Senior Packager, Consultant

Main industries Information Technology, Insurance, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Information Technology, Customer Service, Project Management

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Grasleben, Germany.

What languages does Dirk speak?

Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dirk be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dirk would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Consultant, Senior Packager, Consultant.

What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Senior Consultant at Beiersdorf Shared Services (via phat consulting GmbH).

What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Beiersdorf Shared Services (via phat consulting GmbH).

Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Insurance, and Banking and Finance. Dirk also has some experience in Automotive.

Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Customer Service. Dirk also has some experience in Operations.

Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.

Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology.

What is the availability of Dirk?

Dirk will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of Dirk?

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