Microsoft App-V Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Microsoft App-V
Peter V.
Last position:
IT Administrator at SEAT Deutschland
- Creating concepts and architecture for domain integration (SEAT into the VW structure)
- Domain trusts and administration
- Operation and administration of Windows 2022/ 2025 servers and domains
- Domain restructuring
- GPO and SG editing and migration
- DNS restructuring and migration
Technologies: Windows 2022, Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, GPO, VMWare vSphere, Hyper-V, Powershell, Jira, MS Office 365,), SCCM, VSAN Fileservices, Approximately 800 servers, 400 users
Asen K.
Last position:
External Product Owner / Project Manager at Publicplan GmbH
- Overall project planning for resources, budget, costs, license and service contracts, cost optimization and negotiations
- Leading and managing the project team and achieving project goals
- Leading digitalization projects and their phases, including concept development, planning, change and requirements management, configuration, implementation, testing, interfaces, communication and approval
- Holding planning meetings
- Organizing, designing and running team, client and requirements workshops with up to 50 participants at operational and management level
- Main point of contact for business and technical topics, as well as project coordination
- Creating and maintaining backlogs (user stories and EPICs) in Jira, translating requirements into user stories and prioritizing them
- Approving and publishing online services in the Wirtschafts-Service-Portal.NRW (WSP.NRW)
- Preparing and maintaining project documentation
- Planning and designing the nationwide rollout/reuse under the Einer-für-Alle principle via WSP/FIT-Connect
- Communication between stakeholders, clients, public authorities and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy (MWIKE)
- Working according to the SCRUM methodology
Peter S.
Last position:
Rollout Manager at Siemens Healthineers
- Cisco SDA LAN network
- Transition and Transformation
Mustafa K.
Last position:
Senior Consultant SCCM, SCOM, SCSM, SCVMM / Software packaging at LfSt - Bavarian State Office for Taxes
- Further development of the existing SCCM 2509 implementation
- Schema extension, CAS extension
- Creating task sequences, in-place upgrade
- Patch management (WSUS)
- Security updates, feature updates
- Emergency fixes, application updates
- Incident, change, and problem management (3rd level)
- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPMC
- Managing users, groups, OUs, computers
- Setting up GPOs
- Senior consultant for software packaging in an SCCM 2509 environment
- Project management ITIL standards
- Defect management
- SIT (Software Integration Test)
- SAT (Software Acceptance Test)
- UAT (User Acceptance Test)
- Adjusting Windows 11 25H2 client deployment
- Secunet SINA management systems administrator
- Secunet SINA Workstation 3.5.4
- Maintenance and configuration work in SINA management
- Importing and adjusting IPsec policies
- Retrieving and documenting status, firmware versions, and configurations of individual SINA devices
- Consulting and implementation in fault and incident management
- Implementation of documentation and rollout of new software versions
- Creating software packages based on PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit, Flexera AdminStudio for the W11 64-bit platform and Server 2025 / 2022
- Number of PC systems: approx. 1,850.
Label: PowerShell, VBS, Batch scripting
Label: SCCM 2503, Windows 11 64 Bit, Windows 2025 Server, Windows 2022 Server, Windows 2019 Server
George O.
Last position:
IT Senior Consultant at Data Group
- IT Senior Consultant (bank infrastructure, Active Directory, Azure, security, PKI)
- Planning, design, and implementation of cloud solutions based on Microsoft Azure / M365
- Teams, M365, and cloud services
- Vulnerabilities, threats, attacks
- Security analysis, security policy, security architecture
- Conducting meetings and presentations at various management levels
- Organizing and leading team meetings to improve internal communication
- Tools: PowerShell, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, scripting
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
Alexander B.
Last position:
Consultant at Bundesdruckerei
- Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2022, Active Directory, Entra ID Group Policy, Orca, PowerShell, PSAppDeployToolKit, Intune, Office 365, Azure, Winget, SandBox
- Onsite/offsite packaging and repackaging in Intune
- Silent install / uninstall
- Use of scripting (PSADT, PowerShell)
- Distribution, planning, and monitoring of packages using Intune Admin Center
- Troubleshooting
- System monitoring
- 2nd and 3rd Level Support
- Packaging process (creation and review of installation and configuration guides, test plans, User Acceptance Testing)
- Automatic client provisioning
- Quality assurance, testing of software packages
- Workplace Engineering
- Windows Client Engineering
- Management of profiles and group policies
- Working with agile methods (Scrum)
- Use of ITSM, including as a ticket system
- Sprint planning
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
Erika M.
Last position:
Senior IT-Consultant | Software Packaging | Software Delivery at WDR
- MSI software packaging using Flexera AdminStudio (for standard and application software for Win 10, Win 11, and RDS servers). Package creation using the PowerShell AppDeployment Toolkit.
- Quality assurance: install, launch the application with a standard user, uninstall.
- Technical customer support.
- Workorder/ticket handling in the Remedy system.
- Prepare and distribute application and package in MECM.
- Conduct technical acceptance with the client.
- Coordinated and managed rollout of specialized applications.
- MS Office 365 rollout.
Krzysztof S.
Last position:
IT Consultant / System Engineer at ITC-Solek
- Worked as an IT Consultant and System Engineer
Jochen S.
Last position:
Senior Consultant/GF at SWOND Serv GmbH
- Projects in the Microsoft environment
- Server-based computing
- Automated software distribution
- Desktop and server management
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft App-V
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
44%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
92%
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 Microsoft App-V
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.
Microsoft App-V 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 (92%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Insurance (67%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Government and Administration (67%)
- Chemical (42%)
- Energy (42%)
- Professional Services (42%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Application virtualization
Microsoft App-V, short for Microsoft Application Virtualization, packages Windows applications so they can run in isolated virtual environments without a conventional local installation. Companies use it to simplify application delivery, reduce conflicts between software versions and support controlled access to business applications across managed Windows devices.
Core components
App-V relies on sequenced application packages, publishing servers or management infrastructure, and client components on target devices. Strong specialists understand package creation, virtual file systems, user settings, connection groups and the interaction between App-V and Windows. They also work with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, PowerShell and enterprise identity services where required.
Typical use cases
- Package legacy Windows applications for controlled distribution
- Separate applications that conflict when installed locally
- Stream business software to managed desktops and session hosts
- Migrate application estates while preserving user access
- Standardize delivery across offices, remote users and virtual desktops
When expertise matters
Companies usually bring in freelance App-V specialists during application modernization, desktop transformation or a transition to centralized software management. They can assess existing packages, repair sequencing issues, define publishing rules and document a repeatable release process. In Germany, remote work is often practical, while secure environments or device testing may require on-site collaboration and clear German or English communication.
Delivery and troubleshooting
A capable professional starts with application discovery and dependency analysis rather than sequencing immediately. They test installation behavior, services, drivers, shortcuts, file and registry virtualization, user configuration and update paths. They also investigate launch failures, slow publishing, package conflicts and problems caused by Windows updates or changes in endpoint policy.
Choosing a specialist
Look for evidence of complete App-V delivery, not only basic sequencing. Relevant experience includes package lifecycle management, PowerShell automation, Configuration Manager distribution, Active Directory or Entra ID integration, Microsoft desktop management and virtual desktop environments. Ask how the specialist handles unsupported components, rollback plans, security controls, testing with representative users and clear handover documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Microsoft App-V.
Microsoft App-V is used to deliver Windows applications as virtualized packages instead of installing every application directly on a device. It helps organizations manage application conflicts, simplify distribution and control access to software across desktops, session hosts and managed virtual environments.
Microsoft App-V separates application delivery from a full local installation and can support established enterprise application estates. MSIX offers a newer packaging model with different isolation and management features, while traditional installers may be simpler for applications with standard dependencies. The right choice depends on application behavior, management tooling and migration goals.
Microsoft Application Virtualization work often overlaps with PowerShell, Windows endpoint management, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Active Directory, Entra ID and virtual desktop technologies. Knowledge of application compatibility, packaging, software distribution and user profile management is also valuable.
App-V projects vary in difficulty. A small package repair may need focused packaging knowledge, while a broader rollout requires experience with discovery, sequencing standards, testing, publishing, updates, monitoring and rollback. Ask for examples involving applications with services, dependencies, licensing controls or unusual installation behavior.
Microsoft App-V work can often be performed remotely when the specialist has secure access to packaging environments, test devices and management systems. On-site work may still be useful for restricted networks, hardware-dependent applications or user acceptance testing. Agree in advance on access controls, documentation and German or English communication needs.
Microsoft App-V packages can fail when applications depend on drivers, services, unsupported installation behavior, fixed paths or external components that are not captured correctly. Other issues include file and registry virtualization limits, connection group conflicts, publishing errors and incompatibility with endpoint policies or Windows updates.
Microsoft App-V quality is visible in repeatable sequencing methods, reliable testing and clear package documentation. A strong specialist explains dependencies, limitations, security implications, update procedures and rollback options, then validates the result with realistic user scenarios rather than relying only on a successful launch.
Microsoft Application Virtualization remains relevant where organizations already depend on established App-V packages and management processes. A specialist can maintain that estate, improve its reliability or assess a controlled move toward MSIX, traditional packaging or another application delivery approach without disrupting business access.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft App-V in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 722 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft App-V in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 44% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft App-V in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft App-V in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and French (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft App-V in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Insurance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft App-V in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Quality Assurance (75%), and Operations (67%).
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