Blake Ballard

Blake Ballard is a proficient Systems Engineer at PeakLogix since May 2021, actively influencing both Pre-Sale and Post-Sale operations, employing analytical and problem-solving skills to craft practical solutions for customer applications. Prior experience includes a role as an Associate Mechanical Engineer at Rayco Industries, Inc. from May 2015 to May 2021, where Blake was integral to the management team, optimizing the efficiency of the Pallet Division and conducting cost analyses to enhance profit margins. Earlier work as an Assistant Engineer at Rayco involved utilizing AutoCAD and Inventor for part and assembly design during a Co-op position in 2013. Blake also achieved notable sales success as an Independent Contractor with Vector Marketing in 2011. Academically, Blake earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Green Engineering from Virginia Tech, completed in 2015.