Ray is an engineer and inventor named on 20+ US patents associated with machine condition monitoring with oil, infrared, and vibration analysis.  Ray received his BS Degree from West Point and MS degree from the University of Tennessee.  His professional certifications have included Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS), and US Army Engineer (LTC).  Ray worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers (25 years), US DOE Uranium Gas Centrifuge Program (11 years), Emerson Process Management (25 years), and Innovative Transition LLC (4 years).