Perspectives from Leaders, Peers, and Clients

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"Ray has been a huge part of our company’s success over the past years. He came into a very difficult situation where our entire IT department had been gutted and turned it into one of the strongest and most productive parts of MTAG Services. A person’s impact on a company can be seen in their accomplishments while employed, and in how they leave the company better off than when they got there. I feel that Ray’s greatest accomplishment is the top-notch IT team that he has put together. We have the best IT department that we have ever had. Dedicated professionals covering all aspects of IT who all give 110% and are focused on making our company a success and everyone’s jobs easier. Ray is the leader, started with little foundation, and built the team from scratch. He has created structure in the IT department where there was very little. He has brought us from a “fly by the seat of your pants” small company mentality in IT to a disciplined, structured department with processes and controls. This was done before we even had an eye towards our SSAE audit but has put us in a position where this is now a possibility. He has lead the way on bringing on several large clients including the Xspand portfolio and most recently TaxEase. Ray has a huge heart. He has always been willing to help out and give his 110%. He has been great to work with, and he has set a great example. He has become a leader in the company. Even past his own team, Ray has pushed for more open communication, more interdepartmental interaction, and more focus on improving our company culture. I often ask the question in an interview, “What will you do at MTAG Services to make it a better place?” Ray, your display of enthusiasm, motivation, leadership, and caring has made MTAG Services a better place and will be missed. Thank you for everything.” 

— Adam B. Berman, COO, MTAG Services, managed Raymond  

"Ray is one of the most knowledgeable and motivated software developers/application architects that I have worked with. He has become an integral part of our organization. Ray has adapted well to our ever-growing business and needs."

— Jim Meeks, CEO, MTAG Services, managed Raymond indirectly

"Ray White is one of the brightest and most intuitive IT professionals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He has perhaps the best troubleshooting skills of any IT resource I have ever worked with, and he writes extraordinary code. His application and solutions architecture skills are extremely advanced! Ray takes a very humanistic approach to his work and is extremely personable and easy to get along with. Ray actually worked on teams I managed for two different companies and his approach to his work, along with his deliverables, have always been exemplary! He has added significant value each and every time I have asked him to engage on any project, task or activity. I highly recommend Ray to any company who needs a world class developer, troubleshooter, solutions architect, and genuinely great human being! He is and would be a wonderful asset to any organization!"

— Ken Sparks, Director of IT, EquiFirst, managed Raymond

"Ray is a fantastic leader capable of holding a complex vision whether it be project focused or overseeing an entire department. He can effectively communicate that vison and work with everyone to help identify and knock down obstacles and most importantly keep everyone inspired. He encourages everyone to push themselves and each other, not only with words but by example. Ray has a love for technology, and he maintains a deep level of understanding of infrastructure as well as the development side of the house. He stays aware of emerging technologies and can quickly master them. Out of the box problem solver and all-around good human being. A joy to work for."

— Melanie Brank, Software Developer, MTAG Services, reported to Raymond

 "It was simply a pleasure to work with Ray. Ray comes from an incredible background where he has demonstrated unrelenting expertise and leadership. Every few weeks I would be shocked by the depth and detail of his knowledge. I worked with Ray as he became a manager inside what I regard as one of the most constricting IT environments around. Every time he faced an obstacle from a CXO he found a way around and delivered. Ray mentors every member of his team. Ray understands that his people are his most valuable resource. He makes sure that his team gets the training they need. He goes out of his way to make sure his best people are recognized for their efforts. Ray also works extraordinary hours. He and I frequently discussed how no team member should fundamentally need to work extraordinary overtime, but somehow, he was always there Friday at 8:00 PM resolving the week's unresolved issues. I would be happy to work with Ray again and I strongly recommend him to companies needing younger, battle-tested IT leaders. "

— Joseph Combs, Software Developer, MTAG Services, reported to Raymond

"Ray is without a doubt one of the greatest people I've ever had the pleasure of working with (IT and otherwise). As a person, he was always extremely patient, fair, and honest with you. As a developer, he was incredibly knowledgeable, punctual, and communicative. The depth and width of his understanding of so many different facets of IT continuously amazed me. Ray is truly a terrific employee and person, and the kind you can build a department around. He would be a tremendous asset to any organization he became a part of."

— Peter De Thier, Network Administrator, MTAG Services, worked directly with Raymond

 "Ray is a rare find in IT. He can do it all. Being part of a two-man IT department with Ray, we have to do everything, and he does it well - day after day. His projects have ranged from developing complex third-party integration architectures involving sockets and web services for multiple types of clients to "less glamorous" but still complex data scrubbing projects for a successful application migration and everything imaginable in between. In addition to his broad knowledge, his attitude and work ethic are exceptional. He lives by his mantra and has proven it time and again - "Where there is a will, there is a way." Ray excels in navigating the murky waters between technology and business. He can draw from his experience to turn a conversation about what business users think they need into a robust, long-term solution. I have complete confidence that I will be nothing short of impressed with the results of any project that is thrown his way."

— Brian Thews, Director of IT, Commercial Defeasance, managed Raymond

"Raymond is a bright, creative, and intelligent developer. I saw Raymond implement various .Net solutions at EquiFirst. Raymond came to EquiFirst with his creativity and revamped our Intranet and External web sites. He also developed our first online support ticketing system. He also spearheaded the architecture of our new B2B system. While working in the server group, I was able to work with Raymond during implementation and the various project iterations. So, I was able to see his true brilliance. Awesome job Raymond."

— Frederick Bell, Client/Server Architect, EquiFirst, worked with Raymond

"Ray knows his stuff...bottom line. I've been very impressed not only with the broad range of knowledge he has but the passion with which he works. A true problem solver. If I ever have a computer issue, I know who to contact. Great guy and great co-worker. I'm glad to have him on our team."

— Bryan Bazemore, Director, Commercial Defeasance, worked with Raymond

"Ray is a talented software architect with a unique ability to view technology problems from multiple angles. He identifies connections and opportunities that most would overlook. He sees system vulnerabilities that most people would blindly ignore until it was too late. Ray is able to leverage this insight and perspective to create innovative solutions. He constantly seeks to identify solutions to problems before the problems are even visible. He intuitively builds redundancy and stability into any solution he designs. Once a design or implementation has passed through Ray's careful scrutiny, you can be assured that you have a defensible, stable application that will be easier to maintain."

— Nick Harrison, Software Architect, EquiFirst, reported to Raymond

"Ray is one of those people you want on your team through thick and thin. He has the ability to troubleshoot issues as they come to the surface, but his strengths are truly seen when he builds solutions to problems that haven't even happened yet. His vision and leadership are hard to find and I'd recommend his work to anyone."

— David Levine, was with another company when working with Raymond

"I had worked with Ray at EquiFirst and during our time there I knew him to be a most professional and seasoned developer and architect for our particular financial platform and associated software components. Ray always had demonstrated a proven ability to develop high-performance applications and deliver advanced technical innovations and solutions enabling the business to thrive. Ray as the principal architect was responsible for the integration and development of software and systems, from initial requirement gathering to design, coding, testing, documentation and implementation. He was also instrumental in being able to coordinate business and user needs into high-quality, cost-effective design solutions while keeping within budgetary and time constraints. I highly recommend and endorse Ray White’s abilities and skills as a tenured and knowledgeable developer that I feel confident would be an asset to any organization."

— Stephen Schaefer, Data Security Manager, EquiFirst, worked with Raymond

 "Ray's development abilities and raw technical talent are unmatched in the financial industry. Even more so, his ability to think outside of the box brings groups of technical and business personnel closer together with a deeper understanding of all aspects of applications development and system dev life cycle. I have truly never met anyone in my long career that is more driven to not only excel himself but assist without hesitation in driving knowledge expansion and advancement amongst his peers."

— Clayton Potter, Senior Network Architect, EquiFirst, worked indirectly for Raymond

"I reported to Ray while I worked at EquiFirst.  Ray was a wonderful manager with a ton of energy.  He was always excited about the projects he worked on and always pushed us to be the best employees we could be.  He challenged us with new technology and encouraged us to increase our education and skills to be a better professional.  Ray is a great communicator and always had an open-door policy if you had questions.  He is well organized and always has a good clear direction on where he is going.  Ray backs down to no challenge and I found him to be a great manager."

— Dana Dill, Software Developer, EquiFirst, reported to Raymond

"Recommendation for Ray is pretty easy.  He works very well with everyone and the whole team.  Ray is always on top of new ideas and has directed our team into the latest and greatest technology.  Ray is a person with good skill and attitude which is always nice to have around."

— Shane Graham, QA Manager, EquiFirst, worked directly with Raymond

"Ray was the development lead and architect at EquiFirst when I first joined the company.  Ray mentored me exceptionally well in both the business aspects of our company as well as the technology we were employing.  Ray was always there when needed and always had solutions to issues, day in and day out. Through his exemplary service to the company and with his leadership skills, Ray was promoted to manager over IT Development and our department flourished during his tenure.  I highly recommend Ray for any technological position and leadership position available and would love the opportunity to work with him again."

— Derek Farr, Lead .NET Developer, EquiFirst, reported to Raymond

"Ray White has two great strengths that set him apart.  First, he was always the first to raise his hand to take on tasks or responsibilities.  Second, he would quickly learn anything, and he welcomed any feedback or information.  Here is a person who would be successful in any company in almost any role.  He was a very strong asset on our team."

— Harry Karr, Solutions Architect, First Union National Bank, worked directly with Raymond