Dr. Ray Jonkers is an accomplished leader at the intersection of systems engineering and project management, serving as the CEO of Merlantec for the past five years. With a robust background in industry, academia, and the Royal Canadian Navy, he leverages his vast expertise to spearhead innovation in digital engineering, systems engineering, and complex project management. Passionate about cultivating the next generation of engineering professionals, Ray develops and delivers cutting-edge training programs, while actively supporting government and industry engineering initiatives and projects. With a unique talent for crafting strategic approaches and integrated models, he is committed to transforming complex project challenges into streamlined success.