WALNUT CREEK, CA, September 25, 2024 - Toby J. Weiss has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Weiss' journey to success is a testament to his determination and resilience. Despite a severe eyesight issue discovered in his childhood, he didn't let it hinder his potential. His parents' decision to introduce him to a computer improved his hand-eye coordination and sparked his interest in programming. He further honed his skills by studying symbolic instruction code (BASIC) language and completing his A levels in computing, physics, and mathematics through d'Overbroeck's in Oxford, United Kingdom. His academic journey continued with a Master of Engineering in computer science from the University of Warwick, in the United Kingdom. This solid foundation paved the way for his career as a senior web developer and account consultant for Alberon, where he engaged with customers to provide solutions aligned with their needs.
In the following years, Mr. Weiss gained valuable expertise as the Chief Information Officer for a global nonprofit. In this role, Toby oversaw a 12-year project to migrate 12 countries to a single shared database system. He was responsible for building and overseeing the US and International IT departments for the organization and provided business-level and executive consulting across the organization. His input included systems selections and implementations, application development projects, business systems selection and rollouts, and hardware management.
Following this, Toby served as the Chief Technology Officer of a small business based in Colorado Springs (working remotely). In this capacity, he delivered comprehensive technology assessments, managed large software implementation projects, and liaised with every ministry, nonprofit, and business the company served.
A seasoned businessman, Mr. Weiss today excels as the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rooted Software, through which he manages nearly 30 employees across the United States, recommends the best software systems for his clients' needs, and works with corporate-level executives regarding software and technology strategy.
Mr. Weiss' contributions extend beyond his professional endeavors. He serves as the founder of Hope 680, focusing on sharing God's love with the unhoused in the San Francisco East Bay area.
Mr. Weiss' career is marked by standout moments, and he is thankful for establishing a $4 million company and passing the computer science exam in England at nine years old, a feat most achieve at 16, which got him started on his path as a technologist. His hard work and dedication have brought him far, but he credits his success to his nonprofit experience, passion for technology, and to God, who he is passionate to serve through his work and ministry. Looking ahead, he intends to purchase an addiction recovery house with multiple housing units. His goal is to house 24 or more people in the San Francisco Bay area as part of a drug rehabilitation program. Toby is happily married to Rebekah, and they have four children: Samuel, Daniel, Sophie, and Talia. They reside in Concord, California.
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