Patrick Reuter
About Patrick Reuter
Patrick Reuter is the German Language Lead at FM Global with extensive experience in translation and localization across various industries.
Current Title and Position
Patrick Reuter is currently working as the German Language Lead at FM Global. He has been in this role since 2015 and operates in the Montreal, Canada area.
Previous Positions and Experience
Patrick Reuter has a diverse work history specializing in translation and localization. He worked at Walmart Canada as a Consumer & Retail Translator from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, he served as a Technical Translator at Enercon Canada Inc. from 2010 to 2014. He was also employed at Beetext as a CSR and Translator from 2009 to 2010, and at Bug-Tracker where he held roles such as Localization Project Manager and German Localization Tester from 2007 to 2009. Earlier in his career, he worked at Alchemic Dream as both a German Localization Supervisor and Translator in 2006-2007.
Educational Background
Patrick Reuter studied at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, where he pursued a degree in Administration des affaires from 2020 to 2025. He also attended the Ecole de L'Armée de Terre, focusing on Army ROTC, Military Science and Operations, obtaining his DEC from 1988 to 1991. His earlier education includes a period at Lycée Technique Esch/Alzette from 1983 to 1988. He has also accomplished studies in Language Interpretation and Translation at the University of Manitoba and Université de Saint Boniface, although exact durations are unspecified.
Technical Skills and Tools
Patrick Reuter is skilled in a range of technical areas. He has experience with terminological research and the creation of complex terminological records. He possesses basic knowledge of SAP, CRM, HTML programming, and JIRA for project management and bug tracking. Additionally, he is proficient in using translation tools such as Trados Studio and Multiterm, and he is capable of converting and working with .xml and .xliff file formats.
Expertise in Localization
Patrick Reuter holds significant expertise in the localization of video games and software applications. His work has involved extensive terminological research and the creation of terminological records. This expertise is further validated by his work experience and proficiency in tools and technologies relevant to localization tasks.