InstallShield Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used InstallShield
Dirk B.
Last position:
Sabbatical
Michael M.
Last position:
Freelance Senior Consultant & Cloud Architect at Rheinmetall AG
- Specialized in designing and implementing robust, secure cloud solutions for critical client infrastructure.
- Expertise in Microsoft Intune environment with a strong focus on system hardening and comprehensive policy management.
- Architected NIST and ISO/IEC 27000 compliant Mobile Device Management (MDM) infrastructure tailored for an international government defense aerospace project.
- Performed an architectural role for an offline Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) environment, ensuring NIST compliance while handling complex manufacturing infrastructure.
Dimitrij N.
Last position:
Logistics Designer / Network Designer at Deutsche Bahn Cargo
- Requirements analysis, design, and development of a product for freight logistics (dispatching, planning, timetable and network optimization)
- Documentation of technical focus areas and support with acceptance and integration testing
- DBMS-agnostic modeling and mathematical algorithms for optimization with solver integration (Gurobi, Cplex, Coin-OR)
- Implementation of service layer, automated testing, and integration with third-party systems
John R.
Last position:
Consultant / Project Manager at DevOps Company
Datacenter setup, updates, connectivity and Disaster recovery setup.
Technologies used: VMware ESXi 8, DevOps, Office 365, VM, Hyper-V, Workplace, Power BI.
Daniel U.
Last position:
Senior Application Packaging & Deployment Engineer at 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
Hellmuth V.
Last position:
Embedded Software Architect / Team Coordinator at Provider of system solutions in the field of electric drives
- Analysis and inventory of a system consisting of 2 control units
- Creation and derivation of the static software architecture
- Optimization and standardization of structures for model-based control
- Creation of the dynamic software architecture
- Development of improvement proposals in workshops with the customer
Joachim B.
Last position:
Further development and maintenance of a company-wide monitoring database at BASF SE
Maintenance of a company-wide Oracle database that consolidates information from various internal databases, Active Directory, and other systems
Data transfer via Oracle jobs between the monitoring database and other systems
Data visualization and processing using APEX and Oracle Forms (with Forms being replaced by APEX)
Gathering requirements from business units
Designing the implementation
Implementation at the database level and in APEX
System maintenance
Troubleshooting
Technologies: Oracle 12, Oracle 19, Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle APEX, SQL Developer
Oliver A.
Last position:
Senior IT System Engineer – Software Packaging / Software Distribution at Finanz Informatik Technologie Service (FITS) / LBBW
- Migration from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and from Windows 10 to Windows 11
- Creating software packages for Windows 10 & Windows 11 as well as Windows Server 2012 - 2022
- Integrating software packages into DSM in a Windows Server 2012 / 2016 environment
- Integrating and distributing software packages in SCCM in a Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 – 2022 environment
- Quality assurance of software packages including error analysis
- Technologies: Windows 10 / 11, Windows Server 2012 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022, MS SCCM, Ivanti DSM, VMware
Krzysztof S.
Last position:
IT Consultant / System Engineer at ITC-Solek
- Worked as an IT Consultant and System Engineer
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Statistics of experts using InstallShield
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using InstallShield
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
InstallShield experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (89%)
- Banking and Finance (78%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Energy (56%)
- Insurance (56%)
- Government and Administration (44%)
- Automotive (33%)
- Healthcare (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What InstallShield does
InstallShield is a commercial authoring tool for creating Windows installation packages and software setup programs. It helps teams package applications, files, services, registry settings, prerequisites and configuration into repeatable installers. Its projects can produce MSI, MSIX and other distribution formats for desktop and enterprise software.
Core packaging work
InstallShield specialists turn application output into a controlled installation experience. They define components, features, launch conditions, permissions, upgrades, repair behavior, logging and uninstall rules. They also manage product codes, package codes and upgrade codes so releases behave consistently across environments.
- Create and maintain MSI or MSIX packages
- Add prerequisites and prerequisite detection
- Configure silent and unattended installation
- Design upgrades, patches and rollback behavior
- Sign packages and prepare release artifacts
Ecosystem and tooling
InstallShield projects often sit beside Visual Studio, .NET, C++, Windows services and enterprise deployment tools. Strong specialists understand Windows Installer concepts, MSI tables, transforms, custom actions and signing certificates rather than relying only on the visual editor. They may also connect builds to MSBuild, TeamCity, Azure DevOps, Jenkins or other CI systems.
When companies need help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when an installer has become difficult to maintain or a product must support several deployment paths. This is common during migration from legacy setup technology, a move from EXE-based installers to MSI or MSIX, or the introduction of automated release pipelines. In Germany, specialists may also need to coordinate closely with distributed product, security and release teams across German- and English-speaking sites.
- Stabilize failed upgrades or uninstallations
- Replace legacy InstallScript or custom setup logic
- Automate packaging in a build pipeline
- Prepare installers for enterprise software distribution
What strong specialists deliver
A capable InstallShield professional starts with the application’s deployment model and target environments. They keep custom actions limited, document package behavior and test clean installs, upgrades, repairs, removals and interrupted setups. They can investigate verbose Windows Installer logs and explain whether a problem belongs to the package, the application, permissions or the deployment environment.
Choosing the right expertise
Ask for examples of comparable MSI, MSIX or enterprise installer work, not just familiarity with the InstallShield interface. Relevant experience may include Windows Installer troubleshooting, code signing, release engineering, application virtualization and endpoint deployment. Remote collaboration works well when package requirements, test machines, logs and acceptance criteria are clearly documented; on-site work can help when installation depends on restricted environments or physical test systems.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about InstallShield.
InstallShield is used to create Windows installers for desktop applications, services and enterprise software. It packages application files, prerequisites, registry settings, permissions and configuration into MSI, MSIX or other setup formats.
InstallShield provides a mature visual authoring environment with broad support for MSI projects, prerequisites, upgrades and enterprise packaging workflows. WiX offers a more code-driven approach, while Advanced Installer focuses on guided authoring; the best choice depends on control, existing project assets and team preference.
A strong InstallShield specialist should understand Windows Installer, MSI tables, transforms, custom actions, code signing and silent deployment. Experience with Visual Studio, MSBuild, CI pipelines, PowerShell and endpoint management is also valuable.
The right level depends on package complexity rather than a fixed number of years. A simple installer may need focused packaging knowledge, while products with services, prerequisites, major upgrades, custom actions or several deployment channels require a specialist who can troubleshoot the complete Windows installation lifecycle.
Yes, most InstallShield work can be completed remotely when the specialist has access to build outputs, test environments, logs and deployment requirements. On-site collaboration in Germany can be useful for restricted networks, hardware-dependent software or release processes that cannot be reproduced remotely.
Review examples of MSI or MSIX packages, upgrade strategies and automated build integration. Ask how the freelancer tests clean installation, repair, removal, rollback and interrupted upgrades, and whether they can diagnose verbose Windows Installer logs.
InstallShield supports established MSI workflows and can also be used for MSIX packaging, depending on the project and target requirements. A specialist should assess application dependencies, services, permissions, signing and distribution channels before recommending a package format.
A quality InstallShield package installs consistently on clean systems and handles upgrades, repairs, removal and failure recovery predictably. It should use clear component rules, controlled custom actions, valid signing, useful logs and documented assumptions about the target environment.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used InstallShield in their recent projects is 87 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 695 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used InstallShield in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used InstallShield in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used InstallShield in their recent projects are English (100%), German (89%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used InstallShield in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Banking and Finance (78%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used InstallShield in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Quality Assurance (78%), and Operations (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used InstallShield
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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