MSI Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used MSI
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
Andreas W.
Last position:
Self-employed Software Developer at amw-software.net
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
Alagi M.
Last position:
Senior S/4HANA Project Manager in the Energy Sector at RKU Informations- und Telekommunikationsdienste
- Coordination and monitoring of required tasks and resources
- Coordination and ensuring the flow of information between involved departments
- Windows 10/11
- Time management and project control
- Integration of S/4HANA solutions in collaboration with business units
- Microsoft Project
- Confluence
- Jira
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Planner
- Responsible expert for client management environment services and patch management
- Coordination of interfaces and integration with existing systems
- Enable and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Ensuring data migration and quality during the S/4HANA implementation
- Creation of a project structure plan
- Optimization of the design and implementation of service and client management processes
- Azure AD
- Project management & risk management
- Regular updates and drafting of decision documents for decision-makers
- Set up of an additional Linux-based infrastructure for administrative purposes
- Advising program management on transformation and migration projects
- PowerShell scripting
- Enhancement, maintenance and troubleshooting of the existing ERP application
- Synchronization with on-premises directories (Azure AD Connect)
- Conducting concept development and planning
- Procurement, integration, and deployment of MacBooks
- Autopilot
- Integration of systems into a client management system (Intune), Microsoft Defender, and Azure AD
- Implementation of single sign-on for mobile devices & PCs
- Migration from Active Directory to MS Intune
- Implementation and integration of SAP S/4HANA solutions
- Software packaging (MSI)
- Mobile device management with MS Intune and Mobile Iron
- Management of servers and services using Ansible
- MIM (Microsoft Identity Manager)
- Identity and permission management
- Access management
Oliver H.
Last position:
Orbis Support at Recura Kliniken Beelitz
- Incident handling
- Error analysis
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
Thomas F.
Last position:
Senior Fullstack Developer at DB InfraGO AG
- Frontend: new development in Angular
- Backend: new development in ASP.NET Web API
- Database: modeling, implementation, and operation based on Microsoft SQL Server
- Requirements management, design, and implementation
- Deployment, maintenance, operation
- Knowledge transfer to internal staff
- Agile development (SCRUM)
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
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
Sebastian B.
Last position:
AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator at Continuing Education
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Statistics of experts using MSI
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Master's degree or higher
30%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
92%
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 MSI
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.
MSI 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 (77%)
- Insurance (69%)
- Manufacturing (69%)
- Government and Administration (62%)
- Energy (54%)
- Automotive (38%)
- Education (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Windows Installer foundations
MSI is the package format and database-driven technology behind Windows Installer, Microsoft’s framework for installing, repairing, updating and removing Windows applications. It defines files, registry entries, services, shortcuts, features and installation rules in a consistent structure. Companies use it when software must deploy predictably across managed Windows environments.
Packages and transforms
MSI specialists design packages that support clean installation, repair, rollback and removal. They work with ProductCode, PackageCode, UpgradeCode, components, features, properties and transforms. MST transforms adapt one package for departments, regions or deployment groups without changing the original vendor package.
- Build and customize MSI packages
- Create MST transforms for enterprise settings
- Configure silent and unattended installations
- Manage upgrades, patches and repairs
Tooling and delivery
The ecosystem includes WiX Toolset, Windows Installer XML, Microsoft Orca, InstallShield and Advanced Installer. Strong specialists also understand MSI tables, Windows Installer logging, custom actions, signing, bootstrapper packages and command-line deployment. They connect package creation with Group Policy, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Intune and software distribution workflows.
When companies need help
Freelance MSI expertise is useful when a vendor package needs enterprise customization, an old installer blocks a migration or deployments fail on specific Windows configurations. In Germany, specialists often support internal IT teams, software vendors and industrial organizations that need controlled rollout processes across distributed workplaces.
- Repackage legacy applications
- Resolve failed upgrades and repair loops
- Prepare applications for managed Windows deployment
- Document installation properties and dependencies
What strong specialists deliver
Experienced professionals begin with the application’s files, services, permissions and runtime dependencies rather than editing tables blindly. They test fresh installs, upgrades, repairs, removals and interrupted setups in clean environments. They also provide readable logs, deployment instructions and rollback plans that another team can maintain.
Collaboration and project fit
MSI work can be handled remotely when package files, test environments and deployment logs are accessible securely. On-site collaboration may help when specialists must validate software against local hardware, network policies or regulated operational systems. Clear English is common in international teams; German can matter for internal documentation, workshops and coordination with local stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about MSI? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
MSI is used to install, repair, update and remove Windows applications through a structured package format. It can manage files, registry entries, services, shortcuts, features and installation conditions.
MSI follows the Windows Installer model and exposes structured metadata for repair, upgrades, logging and enterprise deployment. EXE installers can offer more flexible custom behavior, but their automation and management depend heavily on how the vendor built them.
A strong MSI specialist understands Windows administration, PowerShell, signing certificates, application dependencies and deployment tools such as Intune or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. Experience with WiX Toolset, InstallShield, Orca and installer logs is also valuable.
The right MSI experience depends on the package complexity and the deployment scope. A straightforward repackaging task needs solid Windows Installer fundamentals, while upgrades, custom actions, legacy applications and enterprise policies call for a specialist who has tested complete installation lifecycles.
Yes, MSI projects can usually be handled remotely when the specialist has secure access to package sources, test machines and deployment logs. On-site work may be useful for hardware-bound applications, restricted networks or workshops with German-speaking internal teams.
A reliable MSI package should install, upgrade, repair and uninstall cleanly under realistic user and policy conditions. Ask for test evidence, meaningful logging, documented properties, predictable rollback behavior and a clear explanation of any custom actions.
MST transforms are appropriate when deployment settings must vary without altering the vendor package. Custom actions should be limited to tasks that Windows Installer cannot handle natively, because unnecessary custom logic can make repairs, upgrades and troubleshooting less predictable.
An MSI freelancer should provide the package, any transforms or bootstrapper configuration, documented properties and deployment commands. Useful handover material also includes installation logs, test results, prerequisites, upgrade behavior and instructions for future maintenance.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used MSI in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 746 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used MSI in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 30% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used MSI in their recent projects have 25 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 MSI in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (15%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used MSI in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Banking and Finance (77%), and Insurance (69%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used MSI in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (85%), and Project Management (77%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used MSI
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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