Stefan Brutscher-Senior Project Manager & IT Consultant

Evaluation and selection of a new endpoint management platform for an environment with around 50,000 clients. Support for a manufacturing company in evaluating a future endpoint management platform as a possible replacement for the existing client management solution. Conducting a structured software selection process including proof of concept as well as preparing the decision basis for the Enterprise Architecture Board (EAM). Defining the technical requirements and evaluation criteria and creating a short list of possible solutions (Tanium, Baramundi, Microsoft Intune / MECM). Planning and supporting the technical proof of concept as well as evaluating the architecture and operations aspects of the different platforms. In addition, evaluating tools for migrating existing software packages from the Ivanti DSM environment. Comparing and testing IDERI Move and PACE for the automated transfer of the existing package structure to the new platform, with the goal of significantly reducing migration effort. Support in selecting the required Tanium modules as well as preparing the decision documents for the Enterprise Architecture Board.

Tools: Tanium, Baramundi, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft MECM, Ivanti DSM, IDERI Move, Pace, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server. VDI

Support for a technical proof of concept to evaluate Tanium as a possible successor platform for Ivanti DSM in client management. Setting up a test environment and performing functional tests of the core endpoint management functions. The focus was on evaluating the possibilities for provisioning (OS deployment), software distribution and patch management and comparing them with the existing DSM environment. Documenting the test results and supporting the technical evaluation of the platform.

Tools: Ivanti DSM 2025.1, OSD, Advanced Patch Management, NWC PowerShell Extension, Tanium AEM, Entra ID, Microsoft Sentinel

Project support and sub-project leadership for moving from an on-premises to a cloud-based environment, especially the Windows Server infrastructure. Documentation of the existing environment, concept development and creation of the project plan, as well as support with implementation. Introduction of AI-supported script creation and support for project planning. Expansion of the concepts for architecture, operations topics and security in line with the ITIL process landscape.

Tools: Jira, Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025, Windows 11 Enterprise, Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Veeam, ChatGPT, Claude AI, Perplexity, Napkin

Project support for a new client and server architecture. Update of all systems to Windows 11, Server 2022, and upgrade of Citrix Apps and Desktops to the current version. At the same time, improvement of process automation from the asset management system through to cloud connectivity. Planning and PoC for hybrid client connectivity. Setup and maintenance of the knowledge management system and process support with Confluence. Introduction of agile principles in IT operations according to Prince2 Agile.

Tools: Ivanti DSM 2022.1, OSD, Advanced Patch Management, NWC PowerShell Extension, Windows Server 2022, Windows 11 Enterprise, Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot; Microsoft Intune, Citrix Apps and Desktops 2203 LTSR, Confluence

Building automatic patching for all Windows servers. Planning of the different server roles and handling them according to service times. Integration of various tools for server dependencies and automated snapshots for the virtual instances. Training and onboarding of employees. Creation and adaptation of runbooks for the virtual environment.

Tools: Ivanti DSM 2021.2, OSD, Advanced Patch Management, Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, VMware vSphere, PowerShell

Planning and designing the next Windows 10 rollout, including the move to Office 365. Running several workshops for knowledge transfer. Creating an assessment matrix to define which settings need to be handled through Group Policies. Preparing the integration of the Azure environment with WVD. Coordinating the different departments and service providers. Part of the Agile Release Train as part of a Windows 10 rollout with CI/CD integration.

Tools: Ivanti DSM 2019.1, OSD, Advanced Patch Management, NWC PowerShell Extension, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows 10 1903/1909 Enterprise, Office 365, GPMC; Microsoft 365

Windows 10 and XenApp 7.15 migration. Subproject lead for technical infrastructure and international locations (USA and China). Coaching the IT managers and training employees. Coordinating the IT responsible parties to improve future workflows. Creating playbooks for future development. Supporting the pilot project and running the retrospective to improve maturity.

Tools: Ivanti DSM 2018.1, OSD, Advanced Patch Management, NWC PowerShell Extension, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 1803 Enterprise, Office 2016, XenApp 7.15 LTSR, Citrix XenServer, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams

Windows 10 and Office 365 migration. Rollout preparation and pilot testing for the new Lenovo and Microsoft hardware. Creating and documenting the updated Windows sources. Integration of additional Office products such as Visio and Project as well as the matching proofing tools. Creating the update concept for Windows 10 CBB and Office 365 Deferred Channel. Planning and implementation of the automatic synchronization of Active Directory computers and users with software distribution. Hardening the environment according to BSI and SysSec Red Book requirements. Adjusting the requirements in support of the implementation partners.

Tools: HEAT DSM 2016.1, OSD, Patch Link, NWC PowerShell Extension, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 1607 Enterprise, Office 365

Project support for Mobile Workspace. Creation of a target picture for the future mobile work environment. Process mapping for integrating next-generation Windows devices. Presentation of the technical options for smartphones, tablets, and virtual desktops. Coaching of project participants and support for the steering committee.

Tools: HEAT Software DSM and EMM, Citrix XenMobile; Citrix XenDesktop 7.6, Windows 10

Building a PoC based on XenDesktop 7.1 and GPU virtualization. Development of different installation scenarios for providing virtual instances. Concept and documentation of the Office environment including Microsoft Skype. Support for product owners with technical expertise.

Tools: FrontRange DSM 2014.1, OSD, NWC PowerShell Extension, Citrix XenServer 6.2, Citrix XenDesktop 7.1, Ogitix Unimate

Migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 as well as Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 to XenApp 6.5. Concept creation for the introduction of DSM 7.x. Design work for the new desktop and server platforms. Training of employees for the new systems. Development and implementation of automation for the new IT processes, from asset management to the individual software installation. Coordination with the renewal of the IT infrastructure and conceptual support.

Tools: Microsoft Operation Framework, Microsoft Jump Start Kit, FrontRange DSM 7.x, OSD, Citrix Management Addon, Patch Management Addon, VMWare ESX, Citrix XenApp 6.5, Citrix XenServer, ControlUp, Ogitix Unimate

Separation of a subsidiary company with the setup of a new deployment environment using Enteo v6. Migration planning and support during implementation. Concept creation for the separation of the IT infrastructure with definition of the handover points for operations. Partial migration of Active Directory based on the current version and the new server infrastructure.

Tools: NetInstall 5.8 and Enteo v6.1, OSD, Extended Reporting (ExR), NetInventory 3.2, Citrix Management Addon

Review and concept review of client distribution and planned automation. Rollback of group policies and integration of settings into the client management system.

Tools: NetInstall 5.8, OSD EE, Extended Reporting (ExR)

Build of the new Software Management Environment based on the given concept. Initiation of new processes for release management. Support with the migration of Active Directory software policies into the Software Management Environment. Optimization of the Active Directory structure and simplification of the permission structure.

Tools: NetInstall 5.7 EE, OSD 3.15, Desktop Manager 2.5, OnDemand WinInstall

Project responsibility and operational management of numerous large-scale IT projects, including:

• Migration projects Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022/2025
• Introduction of Microsoft Intune, M365 & Citrix virtualization
• Development of patch processes and automations for city administrations and industrial companies
• Planning and implementation of international rollouts (USA, China, EU)
• Leading project teams of up to 15 FTE (internal/external)

• Setup of complex networks & Windows BackOffice solutions
• Led AD/Exchange trainings for corporate customers