Curtis Stanaway
Wenatchee
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over a decade of hands-on experience in precision manufacturing, mechanical troubleshooting, equipment operation/maintenance, and team leadership in fast-paced industrial environments. Personal experience building and troubleshooting multiple custom computers, including hardware assembly, component installation, diagnostics, and basic Linux operating system configuration. Strong transferable skills in computer hardware, hardware installation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, safety protocols, and process optimization. Completed CompTIA A+ Core 1 & Core 2 training (hardware, networking, operating systems, troubleshooting, security). Actively pursuing full CompTIA A+ certification to transition into Data Center Technician roles involving server hardware, racking and stacking, cabling, cable management, hardware deployment, preventive maintenance, and data center operations in mission-critical facilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Fabricator & Shop Foreman
Bagdons Cabinet Shop
Wenatchee
01.2018 - Current
- Advanced from entry-level to shop foreman, leading a team of fabricators in daily operations, equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, and safety protocol enforcement-skills transferable to data center operations, team coordination, and mission-critical environments.
- Designed, assembled, and installed precision components using technical drawings and specifications, maintaining tight tolerances-directly applicable to hardware installation, server hardware setup, precision assembly, and building/troubleshooting custom computers.
- Operated and performed diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on complex machinery (CNC, saws, routers) to minimize downtime and ensure reliability-parallel to server hardware troubleshooting, computer hardware diagnostics, and equipment maintenance in data centers.
- Trained new team members on techniques, processes, safety protocols, and quality standards, improving efficiency and reducing errors-similar to onboarding, mentoring, and supporting hardware deployments in data center technician roles.
- Resolved complex technical challenges through root-cause analysis and process improvements, enhancing project delivery-transferable to diagnostics, troubleshooting, and optimizing mission-critical infrastructure.
Steel Worker
Metal Masters
Lynnwood
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Operated heavy machinery to fabricate and assemble components to 1/32-inch tolerances, performing layout, quality checks, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime-skills applicable to hardware deployment, computer hardware handling, server hardware reliability, and data center equipment operations.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols and standards in a high-volume, fast-paced industrial setting-essential for data center operations and mission-critical environments.
- Conducted routine inspections and diagnostics on equipment to maintain operational efficiency-directly relevant to server maintenance, preventive maintenance, and hardware troubleshooting.
Fabrication & Shipping Specialist
H-Squared
Bellevue
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Fabricated precision components for high-profile client products (Apple Inc.), ensuring exact specifications and quality-transferable to hardware installation, precision assembly of server hardware, and building custom computers.
- Managed inventory, optimized processes, and coordinated logistics/shipping to meet deadlines-aligned with asset management, staging, hardware tracking, and data center inventory control.
- Assisted with company relocation, trained new staff on equipment and procedures, and supported team transitions-similar to supporting data center moves, hardware deployments, and team onboarding.
Education
CompTIA A+ Core 1 - Certification Prep Course
CompTIA
12.2025
CompTIA A+ Core 2 - Certification Prep Course
CompTIA
12.2025
Skills
- Server Hardware
- Computer Hardware
- Hardware Installation
- Hardware Deployment
- Hardware Assembly
- Troubleshooting
- Diagnostics
- Cabling
- Cable Management
- Networking Fundamentals
- Operating Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Protocol Adherence
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Precision Assembly
- Fabrication
- Team Leadership
- Training
- Process Optimization
- Inventory Management
- Problem-Solving
- IT Fundamentals
References
- Nathan Fulkerson, 509-312-5933
- Elton Pickett, 509-433-4589
Timeline
Custom Fabricator & Shop Foreman
Bagdons Cabinet Shop
01.2018 - Current
Steel Worker
Metal Masters
01.2015 - 01.2017
Fabrication & Shipping Specialist
H-Squared
01.2011 - 01.2015
CompTIA A+ Core 1 - Certification Prep Course
CompTIA
CompTIA A+ Core 2 - Certification Prep Course
CompTIA