1. REINHARD M. WEISS
2237 Hideaway Pointe Drive ♦ Little Elm, Texas 75068 ♦ (972) 999-6037 ♦ Reinhard@weiss.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial technical professional possessing extensive experiences in leadership,
communication, and organization capabilities.
• Confirmed skills as a problem solver with a proven track record of developing and implementing productivity
boosting solutions.
• Excellent qualifications in all areas of software development (particularly C language and derivatives, various
script and shell languages), software quality assurance (SQA), systems performance (load) tests, test
automation, test management, team leadership, software process (SDLC), operational development, and
strategic planning.
• Demonstrated abilities of employing extensive software/system development skills in a variety of disciplines and
technologies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UTOPIA SOLUTIONS – NAPERVILLE, IL 2012-PRESENT
Senior Software Test Consultant
After a short LoadRunner project, I performed an evaluation and plan for establishing a Performance Test Center of
Excellence for a major payroll services corporation. Working with SOASTA, the primary contractor, to help assess
current capabilities and create a project plan for implementation of the CoE for presentation to senior executives.
My second project has been working with a major manufacturer to improve their performance test capabilities :
originally in the area of deploying the analysis capabilities of the HP LoadRunner tool. Identified fundamental
problems in the results that pointed to how they are running the tests that effectively render the results of very low
value: fixed problems along with advocacy in the project teams to motivate the cooperation necessary for successful
deployment. Currently assumed responsibility for performance engineering efforts for this project. Picked up
additional project work for Citrix ICA client and other web protocol applications.
• Ramping up on SOASTA Cloud based testing tools
• LoadRunner TruClient, Citrix ICA and web services protocols
GE HEALTHCARE IT – PLANO, TEXAS 2009-2012
Software Validation Lead Engineer
Worked as a validation lead in the Centricity product line (a PC-based MD practice management software package
and EMR), tasked with developing strategies, processes and implementation of test projects.
• Received award for excellence in replicating customer issues that were considered irreproducible.
• Developed a reputation for strong analytical skills in assisting developers to expose and isolate problems.
• Developed project testing strategies, designed and implemented test cases, and executed test suites for
verification and validation of application software using HP Quality Center and IBM ClearQuest.
• Participated in adoption of Agile Scrum methodology with Install Base (IB) scrum team; cross-trained personnel
in V&V methodology to balance team performance.
• Received management award for efforts to support company employee HealthAhead initiatives.

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BORLAND SOFTWARE – DALLAS, TEXAS 2008-2009
Senior Solutions Engineer
Software Engineer Specialist
Joined Borland, a leading vendor of Open Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solutions, tasked with providing
technical sales support in the central US region.
• Provided input to applications development group to improve feature set against competitive offerings.
• Assisted solutions engineering team in messaging and positioning, particularly in SQA testing automation and
management.
• Helped teams to achieve significant wins against competition.
• Expanded qualifications for Demos and Proof-of-Concepts to several additional tools (Caliber / Requirements
Management and StarTeam).
RAYTHEON – DALLAS, TEXAS 2006-2008
Senior Systems Performance Test Engineer / ClearCase Specialist
Selected following competitive application process to develop and execute LoadRunner systems performance
testing of large corporate IT systems. Additionally, managed all facets of load test development from initial data
gathering, to script development, testing, and analysis. Filled down times with evaluation of CM systems for new
Corporate IT initiative that assisted developers with setup, client installation, and evaluation of ClearCase.
• Recruited to serve on a small, elite team of senior LoadRunner specialists who were responsible for all aspects of
load testing – a requirement of the IT Department release tollgates.
• Skillfully utilized extensive experiences in installation and configuration of rack-mounted server class load
generators and servers for advanced diagnostics. Included configuring hardware, installing OS and service packs,
applications, ILO, and IP spoofing. Received management award for outstanding performance.
• Dynamically supervised testing intranet/web based systems that included technologies from SAP, PeopleSoft
and custom build, as well as COTS applications.
• Assisted with evaluation of CM systems (ClearCase), Client setup, configuring servers for evaluation, etc.
DALLAS CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER – DALLAS, TEXAS 2005-2006
Systems Analyst IV
Served as a Software Test Engineer and focused specifically on hospital systems test automation (WinRunner) and
test management (TestDirector). Created numerous utility scripts for hospital IT and systems training groups.
Conducted systems administration work on TestDirector, including review of upgrade to QC.
• Significantly reduced systems downtime to reload image files following system failure by creating a custom
script that replaced a tedious manual procedure that could run twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
• Dramatically surpassed expectations related to the creation of a one-button training setup for the systems
training group by completing the script in merely one day instead of the expected one-month timeframe.
SBS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. – ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 2005
Software Quality Assurance
Invited to direct development processes, supporting applications, and internal auditing (ISO 9000) for a high
technology embedded systems manufacturer.
UTOPIA SOLUTIONS, INC. – NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS 2002-2005

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Senior Software Consultant
Managed systems performance testing, software test automation, and test management engagements at a global
software quality and testing consulting firm that was committed to delivering world class solutions that specialized
in HP-Mercury tools. Received all (new) Mercury certifications for functional and load test tools. The position was
similar to the work I performed at Further Inspection (1996-2000).
RATIONAL SOFTWARE, INC. – WISCONSIN TERRITORY 2000-2002
Software Engineer Specialist
Joined Rational, the world’s largest SDLC application support tools developer, tasked with overseeing sales within a
new territory. Served as Account Team Technical Specialist.
• Consistently achieved sales quotas each year under very tough economic conditions (post dot.com bust and
9-11).
• Expanded qualifications for Proof-of-Concepts, training and consulting to several additional tools in a very short
time (ClearCase, ClearQuest).
FURTHER INSPECTION, INC. – SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS (NATIONAL) 1996-2000
Senior Software Test Consultant
Provided consulting services for systems performance testing, software test automation, and test management;
specializing in Mercury tools. Participated in beta tests for new technology areas, and performed Proof-of-Concepts.
Delivered several presentations for cutting-edge work at international conferences.
• Adeptly qualified for all Mercury certifications, serving as field technical consultant on new Mercury releases and
assisted Mercury R&D to develop new product features.
• Effectively mentored many Mercury Technicians and other consultants on how to deliver productive training
and consulting services.
CAMTRONICS MEDICAL SYSTEMS – HARTLAND, WISCONSIN 1995-1996
Senior Software Developer
Presided over the software development activities for a medical imaging workstation. Utilized primarily C and shell
script (install) programming to maintain and develop upgrades in heavy X-windows graphics imaging application for
digital cardiology imaging workstation. Developed features, integrated packages, and tested 3 releases in one year,
on time.
• Managed three new software releases within one year; all developed on time and within budget.
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS – WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 1987-1995
Service Systems: Team Lead 1993-1995
Service Systems: Applications Development, User Interface Design 1990-1993
MR Computer Engineering: Software Engineer 1987-1990
Quickly advanced through a series of increasingly responsible positions, including Service Systems: Applications
Team Lead; Expert Assistant Workstation development and User Interface Designer; and MRI Computer Engineering:
Software Engineer for the world’s largest manufacturer of medical diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine
products. Initial MRI position was software development of board level drivers and diagnostics, system level
exercisers, and imaging application drivers for vxWorks OS cross development.
• Honored with numerous Management Awards for innovative solutions to development challenges.
• Selected from a large pool of candidates to serve as interim project lead for a major new product.

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• Invited to join a prestigious major service initiative tiger team that develop workstation applications and client
server packages to support National Service Center and ultimately international Service Centers.
• Utilized new communications technologies in innovative ways that even the vendor did not anticipate.
• Successfully performed market analysis and selection of new Service Management System for worldwide
installed base and services organizations.
• Surpassed expectations in managing the transformation of a pilot program to a full-blown service delivery
system.
EDUCATION
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY – MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
Master of Science Degree in EECS 1990
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering 1985