Brian Wintz
About Brian Wintz
Brian Wintz is a Product Architect at QAD Inc., where he has worked since 1995. He has led significant projects, including the development of the QAD Production Scheduler and the QAD Configurator, and has expertise in various programming languages.
Work at QAD
Brian Wintz has been employed at QAD Inc. as a Product Architect since 1995, accumulating 29 years of experience in the role. He has played a significant role in the development of various software solutions, including the QAD Production Scheduler and the QAD Configurator. His work has focused on enhancing user experience and improving usability through modern programming practices and technologies.
Education and Expertise
Brian Wintz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied from 1979 to 1983. He possesses expertise in multiple programming languages, including 80x86 Assembler and Progress 4GL, which he has applied in various projects throughout his career.
Background
Brian Wintz has a background in software development and engineering, with a focus on creating user-friendly applications. His experience includes leading projects that involve both architecture and development. He has been involved in significant initiatives such as the development of a GUI framework for Combat Warrior, a simulation tool for training air commanders.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Brian Wintz has led the development of key software tools at QAD, including the QAD Production Scheduler and the QAD Configurator. He successfully transitioned the Configurator's user interface from a legacy Progress GUI to a modern .Net framework using C#, which improved both usability and aesthetics. Additionally, he has contributed to the architecture and development of Supply Visualization, a web-based supply chain tool.