InstallShield Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used InstallShield
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.
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.
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
Joachim B.
Last position:
Oracle Consulting and Development at Berufsgenossenschaft Nahrungsmittel & Gastgewerbe (BNG)
- Development and consulting of various web applications for data preparation and distribution using Oracle databases and PL/SQL
- Technologies: Oracle 19, Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle APEX
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
Dirk B.
Last position:
Senior Consultant at 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
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
29 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge 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 19 Sep 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 (88%)
- Banking and Finance (75%)
- Energy (63%)
- Manufacturing (63%)
- Insurance (50%)
- Automotive (38%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Professional Services (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What InstallShield does
InstallShield is a software installation authoring tool from Revenera. It helps teams package Windows applications for dependable installation, repair, modification and removal. InstallShield supports MSI and EXE-based setups, prerequisite checks, licensing steps and upgrade scenarios, giving companies control over how software reaches end users.
Packages and installers
Professionals use InstallShield to define files, registry entries, services, shortcuts, permissions and custom actions. They can create installation flows for desktop applications, enterprise tools and redistributable components. The work also includes silent installation options, response files, transforms and clear rollback behavior when a setup cannot complete.
Ecosystem and tooling
InstallShield projects often connect with Microsoft technologies and established release pipelines. Relevant skills include:
- MSI authoring, Windows Installer rules and transform management
- .NET, C++ or other Windows application packaging requirements
- PowerShell, MSBuild and continuous integration workflows
- Code signing, prerequisites, bootstrapper configuration and release automation
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when an installer has become difficult to maintain or a product needs a controlled migration from an older setup. Specialists help during application modernization, new product releases, mergers of installation projects and transitions from legacy packaging methods. They can also investigate failed upgrades, machine-specific setup errors and unattended deployment issues.
InstallShield in Germany
German companies in industrial software, business applications, healthcare technology and other regulated environments may rely on predictable Windows deployment. Local collaboration can help when packaging decisions involve internal release teams, documentation standards or customer support in German. Remote work remains practical when project files, test environments and deployment processes are accessible to the specialist.
What strong professionals deliver
A strong InstallShield professional treats installation as part of the product, not as an afterthought. They inspect package structure, test clean and upgraded environments, document prerequisites and keep custom actions limited and maintainable. They also distinguish an MSI problem from an application, operating system or deployment-policy problem. Good deliverables include reproducible project files, signed release packages, upgrade guidance and a testable rollback plan.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about InstallShield.
InstallShield is used to build Windows installers for desktop applications, enterprise software and supporting components. It can package MSI or EXE setups, configure prerequisites, manage upgrades and provide repair or removal flows.
InstallShield provides a broad authoring environment with visual project management, bootstrapper features, prerequisite handling and support for complex enterprise installation flows. WiX offers a more code-centered approach, while simpler Visual Studio tools may suit smaller packaging needs but provide less control for advanced upgrade and deployment scenarios.
A strong InstallShield expert usually understands Windows Installer, MSI tables, registry behavior, services, permissions and prerequisite chains. Knowledge of PowerShell, MSBuild, code signing, application diagnostics and continuous integration is also valuable when packaging is part of a wider release process.
InstallShield support is valuable when upgrades fail, legacy packages must be consolidated or unattended deployment behaves differently across environments. A specialist can also help when a new application needs a reliable installer, a signed release process or a migration from another packaging approach.
InstallShield projects can often be handled remotely when the specialist has secure access to source files, build pipelines, test machines and deployment logs. On-site collaboration may help during release workshops or when installation issues depend on restricted corporate environments, while German-language communication can matter for local teams and customer documentation.
The required InstallShield background depends on the package structure and release risk. A straightforward installer update may need focused packaging knowledge, while chained prerequisites, major upgrades, custom actions and enterprise deployment policies call for a specialist who has handled the full installation lifecycle.
Review whether the InstallShield professional can explain package contents, upgrade codes, prerequisites, signing and rollback behavior in clear terms. Ask for evidence of testing across clean machines, upgrades and removals, plus maintainable project files and documentation that another specialist can use.
InstallShield work often involves more than arranging files in a setup project. Freelancers should clarify the application technology, supported Windows environments, deployment tools, signing process, upgrade policy, build pipeline and access to representative test systems before estimating the packaging effort.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used InstallShield in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 743 € 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 40% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used InstallShield in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used InstallShield in their recent projects are English (100%), German (88%), and French (38%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used InstallShield in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Banking and Finance (75%), and Energy (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used InstallShield in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (75%), and Project Management (75%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used InstallShield
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