Keith Ray
About Keith Ray
Keith Ray is a Project Manager in the Government Solutions Line at SITA, specializing in Automated Passport Control kiosks and Homeland Security initiatives across various U.S. states. He has over a decade of experience in project management, including previous roles at Exel Logistics and Siemens Building Technologies.
Work at SITA
Keith Ray has been serving as a Project Manager in the Government Solutions Line at SITA since 2014. In this role, he delivers Automated Passport Control (APC) Kiosk projects across various US states and territories, including New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Nevada, and Hawaii. His responsibilities include managing projects with budgets ranging from $1 to $5 million, specifically focusing on initiatives that enhance Homeland Security. He collaborates with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), multiple airports, and airlines to implement effective government solutions.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before joining SITA, Keith Ray held several positions in IT management. He worked at Exel Logistics as the South East Region IT Manager for Projects and Operations from 1999 to 2009, where he spent a decade in Atlanta, Georgia. Following this, he served as an IT Project Manager and Senior Commissioning Engineer at Siemens Building Technologies from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he briefly worked as the IT Manager for North America at Unibind in 2010 for seven months.
Education and Expertise
Keith Ray studied Electronics at the DeVry Institute of Technology, where he focused on circuitry design, software, and communications. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology (BSEET) from 1979 to 1983. His educational background supports his expertise in managing both hardware and software development projects related to government solutions, particularly in the context of Homeland Security.
Project Management in Homeland Security
In his current role and previous positions, Keith Ray has managed projects that support Homeland Security initiatives. He oversees Passenger Name Record (PNR) transmission projects for several foreign governments in Europe and South America. His experience includes working closely with various stakeholders, including government agencies and international partners, to ensure the successful implementation of security-related technology solutions.