Ray Klundt

Pioneer
DISC Type : DIS

Director of Engineering at Grand Circle Corporation

Akron, Ohio, United States

Overview

Ray is a seasoned IT Director with over 20 years of experience in cloud transformation, software development, and enterprise solution delivery. He is a PMP, CISSP, and TOGAF certified leader with a Bachelors Degree from The University of Akron. Colleagues describe him as adaptable, knowledgeable, and an exceptional problem-solver.

Beyond his formal roles, Ray demonstrates a genuine passion for the evolution of technology. He actively engages with the latest tech trends, from Gartner reports to new security frameworks, and shares humorous insights on the practical application of AI in development, such as working with AI coding assistants.

Unique fact: Ray is a recipient of the "Signets Best" award, the highest honor bestowed upon exempt-level team members at Signet Jewelers for exceptional results.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

AI in Development
He recently earned an Azure AI certification and posts about using AI coding assistants and formulating corporate AI strategy.
Cloud Transformation
His expertise centers on modernizing platforms and delivering cloud-first digital solutions, with certifications in both AWS and Azure.
IT Security
He shows a keen interest in security best practices by analyzing and discussing long-term trends in the OWASP top 10 list.

Media Appearances

Ray has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Director of Engineering at Grand Circle Corporation
9-2005 - 10-2011
Sr. Programmer Analyst at The Allstate Corporation
8-2025
Director, IT Solution Delivery at Signet Jewelers
Manager, IT Solution Delivery at Signet Jewelers
IT Solution Architect at Signet Jewelers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Akron

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Insights For Selling To Ray

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ray is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ray

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ray move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Ray take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Ray

Personality Compatibility


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