Ben Mc Kay
About Ben Mc Kay
Ben McKay is a Machine Coordinator at Blue River Technology, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in system validation and agronomy, having previously held positions at John Deere and El Dorado Chemical Co.
Work at Blue River Technology
Ben Mc Kay has been employed at Blue River Technology as a Machine Coordinator since 2021. In this role, he oversees the coordination of machine operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in agricultural technology solutions. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Agricultural Data Collection Field Supervisor at Blue River Technology for four months in 2021, where he was involved in field data collection initiatives.
Previous Experience at John Deere
Before joining Blue River Technology, Ben Mc Kay worked at John Deere for a total of eight years. He served as a Senior System Validation Engineer from 2012 to 2020 and as a System Validation Engineer from 2009 to 2012, both in Urbandale, Iowa. His roles involved validating systems to ensure they met operational standards and performance requirements.
Education and Expertise
Ben Mc Kay studied Agronomy at Texas A&M University, where he earned a Master of Agriculture (M. Ag.) degree from 2001 to 2007. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science (B. S.) degree in Agronomy from the same institution from 1994 to 1998. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in agricultural sciences and technology.
Early Career at El Dorado Chemical Co and Volt
Ben Mc Kay began his career in the agricultural sector at El Dorado Chemical Co, where he worked as a Retail Sales representative from 2003 to 2005 in Greenville and Bryan, Texas. He also served as a Cooperator Test Technician at Volt from 2007 to 2009 in Lubbock, Texas, where he contributed to testing and validation processes in agricultural technology.