Ray Spangler

Senior Vice President/Chief Technology Officer at Barge Design Solutions

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

About Ray Spangler

Ray Spangler is Senior Vice President/Chief Technology Officer at Barge Design Solutions. Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

As the CTO of a growing A&E firm, I bring over 30 years of experience in the networking field, specializing in network implementation and integration. In my current role I lead the IT department, overseeing technology, infrastructure, integration, and cyber security initiatives. My skills include process development, problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, budgeting, vendor management, and team leadership and development. I have a proven ability to lead teams to new levels of performance by integrating new processes and procedures to align with corporate goals. My track record of successful vendor negotiations promotes fiscal responsibility while maintaining network excellence. In addition to my technical expertise, I served for 6 years in the United States Air Force. While attached to the 5th Combat Communications Group, I spent eight months in Desert Shield/Desert Storm and was deployed to Somalia for Operation Restore Hope. I am a proud recipient of the Air Force Commendation medal for my duties performed during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. These experiences have instilled in me a strong sense of discipline, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Skills

  • Wireless
  • Cisco Technologies
  • VoIP

Additional experience

  • Vice President/Chief Technology Officer at Barge Design Solutions, Inc.

    Barge Design Solutions

    Started April 2021

Education

  • Associate's degree, Kent State University