1. Varghese John
Mobile: +91-8390911709 Email: Varghesejohnareeckal@gmail.com
Summary:
 Total experience of 6.5 Years in Windows Installer Technology - Application Virtualization Re-Packaging
using Microsoft App-V Flexera Adminstudio and User Virtualization using AppSense
 Experience in Team Management. Current role as Technical lead for the VDE Project in BTC, India
 Develop Automation Tools using PowerShell for various manual tasks
 Excellent Business communication, inter-personnel and team co-ordination skills
 Experience in Training and Knowledge Transition to peers
 Good experience in IT Service Management
Technical Skills:
 Expertise in Microsoft App-V 4.6 5.1 sequencing and troubleshooting
 Knowledge in App-V 5.1 Management Server - Client infrastructure Setup
 Expertise in Application Packaging Re-Packaging using Admin Studio
 Good VB Scripting & PowerShell scripting experience
 Develop Automation Tools using PowerShell for various tasks
 Generate Application compatibility reports using AppDNA, ChangeBase
 Develop AppDNA Forward Path and Execution Profile scripts for various scenarios
 Knowledge in AppSense configs and user profile management
 Knowledge in Symantec workspace virtualization, VMWare ThinApp 5.1, AppVolume 2.5 and Citrix
Profiler 6.0
Professional Experience:
Barclays Technology Centre India (BTCI), 2nd DEC 2013 – Till date
Project: Virtual Desktop Experience (VDE)
The VDE Project aims to Virtualize close to 15K Desktop application using App-V 5.1 technology enabling
the Bank to migrate from Physical Desktop to Stateless VDI’s, On-Demand Application Publishing and User
Profile Management using AppSense.
 Technical Lead managing the VDE project from Packaging Team.
 Create Proof Of Concept for the latest Virtualization technology to be adopted – Microsoft App-V 5.1,
Symantec workspace virtualization, VMWare ThinApp 5.1, AppVolume 2.5 and Citrix Profiler 6.0
 Migrate 1200 App-V 4.6 packages to App-V 5.1
 Virtualize close to 13K MSI packages to App-V 5.1 using AppDNA. Created Forward Path & Execution
Profile scripts for this activity
 Developed Automation Tools using PowerShell for various tasks – Convert packages from App-V 4.6 to

2. App-V 5.1, Create App-V 5.1 Connection Group XML files, Create Deployment Scripts to be used with
SCCM etc
 Create AppSense configurations for various applications and for user personalization
 Create Project Reports to be shared with senior stake holders
 Doing Quality checks for converted packages to ensure that the packages complies with Standards &
Best Practice
 Troubleshoot any technical issues with MSI & AppV 5.1 packages and provide advice and guidance to
team
 Co-ordinate with business stake holders for UAT and end to end package release process.
Infosys, 20th OCT 2009 – Nov 2013
Role: Technology Analyst
Client: Fidelity, USA
Application Packaging & Application Virtualization
Duration: March 2012 – Nov 2013
The project aims at modernizing Fidelity’s end user computing environment, includes adoption of
Windows 7 as well as major revamp of supporting processes.
Responsibilities:
 ACT, Validate SourceInteract with Application Owners for each application
 Customize Packages using Install Shield according to the Client Requirements
 Create MSI for legacy setup applications
 Create transforms for vendor supplied packages which meet the client’s requirement
 Implement best practices of Microsoft Installer & Application PackagingSequencing
 Extensive VBS and batch scripting
 Interact with Application OwnersEnd-Users and Application Testers to troubleshoot and debug
application configuration and deployment issues
 Extensive experience in Application Packaging/Sequencing for locked down environments
 Create SSRS reports on various stages of packaging life cycle to be shared with Client
 Application compatibility with Windows 7, Windows 64 and IE8 using ACT
Client: Bank of America
Application Packaging & Application Virtualization
Duration: April 2010 – May 2011
The project aims at modernizing BofA’s IT infrastructure, including adoption of Windows 7 and App-
V technology to replace the legacy infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
 Application sequencing using App-V 4.6 SP1 sequencer
 Advanced OSD Scripting

3.  App-V Issue investigation and resolution
 Application Re-Packaging using InstallShield for Windows 7
 Creating transforms on vendor supplied MSI’s
 Creating Custom Actions in MSI package using VB Scripting
 Analyzing legacy setups and repackaging them to create windows installer packages
 Generating Compatibility Reports for the packages created using Compatibility Solver
 Mentoring new team members on packagingApp-V standards and process
Personal Details:
Name Varghese John
Contact Address
Flat No B402,
Pristine Prolife,
Bangalore-Bombay Highway
Wakad – 411057
Maharashtra - India
Date Of Birth 29-11-1987
E-Mail ID Varghesejohnareeckal@gmail.com
Contact No +91-8390911709
Qualification Bachelor of Technology – Electronics and Communication
Bachelor of Technology
Adi Shankara Institute of
Engg. And Tech., Kerala
M G University 71.9 %
XII Standard
Model Technical Higher
Secondary School, Kerala
Board of Higher Secondary
education, Kerala
84.5 %
X Standard
Viswajyothi Public
School, Kerala
CBSE, Central Board of
Secondary Education
85 %
Technical Certifications:
Microsoft
1. Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and
Network Infrastructure
2. SQL Server 2008 Database Development
3. Windows 7 and Office 2010 Deploying
4. System center 2012 Configuration Manager
Exin ITIL V3 Foundation