Justin Fortenberry
Canyon Lake,Texas
Summary
Military Electronics Technician and training leader skilled in managing complex technical operations and developing effective training programs. Expertise in leading maintenance efforts, ensuring compliance, and improving technician capabilities across multiple commands. Active TS/SCI security clearance and Master Training Specialist certification.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Petty Officer (E-7), Electronics Technician
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
08.2005 - Current
- Led maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of advanced and classified communications, navigation, surveillance, and electronic systems supporting critical National Security missions.
- Supervised, trained and mentored junior technicians, ensuring operational readiness and professional development across multiple commands.
- Coordinated cross-Agency and Service branch teams to achieve mission objectives in demanding operational environments, improving collaborative efforts.
- Provided technical expertise to command leadership regarding equipment capabilities, lifecycle management, and modernization efforts.
Senior Enlisted Leader – Cryptologic Maintenance Operations
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD Cryptologic Unit Texas
San Antonio, Texas
05.2020 - 07.2026
- Directed maintenance operations, workforce management, training, and readiness efforts supporting sensitive intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
- Managed resource allocation, quality assurance programs, and technical oversight for highly specialized communications and cryptologic systems.
- Coordinated personnel assignments, technical support, and operational priorities across multiple global locations, ensuring continuous support for national security missions.
- Advised senior leadership on workforce readiness, operational risk assessments, technical capabilities, and mission sustainment requirements.
- Developed and implemented training programs that improved technician proficiency, certification completion rates, and overall fleet readiness.
Drill Instructor/Company Commander
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
Cape May, New Jersey
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Trained, mentored, and developed over 0ne Thousand recruits and eleven companies in military customs, discipline, leadership, physical readiness, and professional standards.
- Led large groups in high-pressure environments, ensuring accountability, safety, and adherence to performance standards.
- Evaluated recruit performance and coached individuals to achieve successful completion of training requirements.
Lead Instructor & Course Development Specialist – AN/SPS-50 Radar Program
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
Petaluma, California
08.2011 - 05.2017
- Selected as a plank owner and Lead Instructor for the AN/SPS-50 Radar Course, supporting the introduction of a new operational capability within the Coast Guard.
- Developed course curriculum, learning objectives, instructional materials, and training standards for fleet technicians and operators, enhancing training effectiveness.
- Earned designation as a Master Training Specialist through demonstrated excellence in instructional delivery and training management.
- Evaluated student performance and provided mentorship to develop highly skilled maintenance professionals capable of supporting critical radar systems throughout the fleet.
- Coordinated with subject matter experts, engineering personnel, and leadership to refine course content and elevate training outcomes.
Electronics Technician
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD CUTTER DAUNTLESS
Galveston, Texas
04.2007 - 07.2011
- Maintained and repaired electronic systems onboard Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless ensuring mission success for critical national security operations.
- Calibrated electrical instruments using standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators and multimeters.
- Assisted in training junior technicians on equipment maintenance procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Systems, Communications, And Navigation Equipment
United States Coast Guard Training Center
Petaluma, CASkills
- Electronics troubleshooting
- Cybersecurity training
- Team leadership
- Master training specialist (MTS)
- Training program design
- Technical training delivery
- Quality assurance
- Risk management
- Safety compliance oversight
- Workforce development
- Technical briefing techniques
- Law enforcement operations
- Regulatory compliance
- Public speaking and classroom instruction
Certification
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Electronics Technician Professional Qualifications
- Master Training Specialist (MTS)
- Military Leadership and Management Training
- Coast Guard Law Enforcement Qualifications
Awards
- 21 Years Honorable Service in the United States Coast Guard
- Retired as Chief Petty Officer (E-7)
- Selected for leadership positions of increasing responsibility throughout career
- Developed and delivered training programs impacting workforce readiness and mission success
Security Clearance
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Leader – Cryptologic Maintenance Operations
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD Cryptologic Unit Texas
05.2020 - 07.2026
Drill Instructor/Company Commander
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
06.2017 - 05.2020
Lead Instructor & Course Development Specialist – AN/SPS-50 Radar Program
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
08.2011 - 05.2017
Electronics Technician
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD CUTTER DAUNTLESS
04.2007 - 07.2011
Chief Petty Officer (E-7), Electronics Technician
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
08.2005 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Systems, Communications, And Navigation Equipment
United States Coast Guard Training Center