Ray Zeisz

Since joining the Friday Institute in 2012, Mr. Zeisz has spearheaded initiatives to ensure all North Carolina public school students have reliable Internet access in classrooms and at home. In addition to advancing connectivity, he leads major programs focused on enhancing the technological infrastructure of school districts and large-scale government operations. With over 30 years of experience in engineering and business development, Mr. Zeisz began his career as a product development engineer at IBM and later held key roles at Juniper Networks and several North Carolina startups specializing in data communications and network security. At NC State University, his work centers on expanding rural broadband, advancing wireless technology, and developing robust large-scale infrastructure.