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Sakshi Yende

Mumbai

Summary

Results-driven Application Packaging Specialist with 6+ years of experience in packaging, deployment through SCCM, automation, and technically leading the team. Known for delivering complex enterprise packages with high quality, mentoring juniors, and driving innovation through automation optimizing package delivery by 40%.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Lead – Application Packaging

Safran Digit
Mumbai
05.2023 - Current
  • Lead a team of 12 application packagers technically, managing workloads, mentoring, and aligning deliverables with project goals and SLAs.
  • Create and deliver all complexity and high-priority application packages with a strong focus on business-critical software, reducing escalation rate by 40%.
  • Conduct rigorous quality analysis of all packages, contributing to 100% UAT success rate for enterprise deployments.
  • Creating Software Update Groups (SUGs) in SCCM every month.
  • Drive standardization and process alignment across packaging operations to support seamless integration with deployment tool like SCCM.
  • Recognized for a strong technical point of view and decisive problem-solving approach, especially when resolving escalated issues or guiding packaging standards.
  • Trusted by peers and management for analytical thinking and confident decision-making; regularly consulted for critical packaging direction, troubleshooting guidance, and team strategy alignment through KPI reviews and cross-functional coordination.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compatibility, compliance, and technical accuracy across diverse application environments.

Associate Systems Engineer – Application Packaging

Saint Gobain
Mumbai
06.2019 - 05.2023
  • Delivered high-quality packages across varied formats (MSI, MST, EXE, loose files) using tools like AdminStudio, InstallShield, Master Packager and Orca.
  • Customized and repackaged legacy setups to meet organizational standards and enable seamless deployment via SCCM.
  • Utilized scripting (PowerShell, VBScript, WiseScript, Batch) to automate tasks, optimize package workflows, and reduce manual interventions.
  • Migrated Office 2016 environments to Office 365, and ensured Windows 7/10 application compatibility through comprehensive testing.
  • Developed and validated PSADT-based packages, maintaining full SLA compliance with zero UAT failures during tenure.
  • Took initiative in training peers, supporting packaging QA, and contributing to deployment quality—even without a formal leadership role.
  • Training new joiners and freshers in packaging best practices and tools.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics And Telecommunication -

Xavier Institute of Engineering
Mumbai

XII -

Sathaye College

X -

St. John The Evangelist High School

Skills

  • Application Packaging (MSI, MST, EXE, MSIX)
  • AdminStudio
  • SCCM
  • InstallShield
  • Master Packager
  • Orca
  • Prism Deploy
  • PictureTaker
  • PowerShell
  • PSADT
  • VBScript
  • Batch
  • WiseScript
  • ProcMon
  • CmTrace
  • Event Viewer
  • AppEnforcelog
  • Service Now
  • JIRA
  • ITOP
  • Windows 7/10/11
  • Software Update Groups (SUG) Creation in SCCM
  • Quality Assurance (QA)
  • UAT Coordination
  • Office 365

Accomplishments

  • Selected for onsite visit in France as a token of excellence and best performance—recognition awarded to top-performing contributors.
  • Automated repetitive packaging processes using PowerShell and PSADT, reducing manual effort and saving an estimated 40% of packager time per cycle.
  • Single-handedly developed complex application packages including Office suite deployments and monthly KB update packages that integrate into task sequences, streamlining deployment on fresh machines.
  • Received multiple appreciations and a formal “Thank You” card from managers and leads for outstanding contributions to team performance and delivery excellence.
  • Trusted with direct business engagement and data presentations to senior stakeholders and the CIO, ensuring clarity and visibility on packaging metrics and team progress.
  • Recognized for exceptional ownership and reliability early in career; entrusted with critical responsibilities such as performing quality assurance of peer packages and creating Software Update Groups (SUGs) in SCCM—tasks typically handled by senior engineers.
  • Continuously drive process improvements and suggest automation opportunities, playing a key role in shaping operational workflows within the packaging team.

Timeline

Technical Lead – Application Packaging

Safran Digit
05.2023 - Current

Associate Systems Engineer – Application Packaging

Saint Gobain
06.2019 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics And Telecommunication -

Xavier Institute of Engineering

XII -

Sathaye College

X -

St. John The Evangelist High School
Sakshi Yende