Ray Konopka is the president and founder of Raize Software. Ray is the creator of CodeSite and the Konopka Signature VCL Controls (formerly called Raize Components). He is also the author of the highly acclaimed Developing Custom Delphi Components books, a co-author of several other Delphi books, and has published numerous articles on software development.

Ray is also a Principal Software Engineer for Walt Disney Attractions Technology and develops software solutions for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.

Ray specializes in user interface design, custom component development, mobile solutions, and graphic design. An engaging presenter, Ray is an Embarcadero MVP and a frequent speaker at developer conferences.