Ray Battle
About Ray Battle
Ray Battle is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in cyber security and software development. He has served on the GIAC Advisory Board since 2019 and has held various engineering roles at multiple organizations, including Mediavine and Two Six Technologies.
Work at Two Six Technologies
Ray Battle has held multiple positions at Two Six Technologies, starting as a Field Engineer (Security Analyst) from 2019 to 2022. He then transitioned to the role of Research Engineer from 2020 to 2022. Currently, he serves as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. His work at Two Six Technologies includes contributions to innovative coding projects aimed at solving complex problems in the cyber security domain.
Education and Expertise
Ray Battle studied Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare at the Center for Information Dominance (CID), Corry Station, completing the Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) in 2016. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University from 2005 to 2009 and later obtained a Master of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Cyber Security Engineering from Colorado Technical University from 2020 to 2021.
Background
Ray Battle has a diverse professional background, beginning his career in the US Army as an Information Technology System Administrator from 2013 to 2016 at Fort Hood, TX. He later served as a Cyber Security Analyst, Data Engineer, and Systems Integrator at Fort Gordon, GA, from 2016 to 2019. His experience includes a role as a Software Engineer at Mediavine from 2020 to 2022.
Achievements
Ray Battle has been a member of the GIAC Advisory Board since 2019, where he provides insights and guidance on cyber security certifications and standards. He has participated in the development of Python automation solutions to enhance efficiency in software engineering tasks and has a strong background in systems administration, focusing on adapting to new technologies in the cyber domain.
Current Roles
In addition to his position at Two Six Technologies, Ray Battle is currently a Senior Software Engineer at Mediavine since 2022 and a Franchise Owner at Code Ninjas in Evans, GA, since 2021. His roles reflect a commitment to both software engineering and educational initiatives in the community.