Ray Felch joined the Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) team in June 2019. Originally hired as an intern, Ray is now a Hardware Researcher responsible for working on embedded hardware, hardware labs, wireless research, and technical blogs. After retirement as an electronic engineer, embedded programmer, and firmware developer, his son, Mike Felch, recommended coming to work with him at BHIS. Ray most values the positive support he receives and the freedom to research and create wireless circuitry for educational purposes and vulnerability assessments. Outside of work, he enjoys playing guitar, amateur radio, outdoor activities, reading, and spending time with family.