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Orlando Fuentes

Orlando Fuentes

Chicopee,Massachusetts

Summary

Dynamic Engineering Technician with proven success at The Boeing Company, excelling in IT security and systems accreditation. Recognized for exceptional project management and effective communication, leading to significant operational improvements. Expertise in aviation electronics and quality assurance, driving mission readiness and compliance with a 98.1% inspection rating during military service. Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in IT maintenance and software upgrades. Skilled in troubleshooting complex systems and managing disaster recovery operations. Ready to leverage expertise to enhance operational efficiency and ensure system reliability.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Engineering Technician

THE BOEING COMPANY
Westfield, Massachusetts
03.2016 - 09.2025

Executed administrative IT security duties in collaboration with local ISSM to uphold systems accreditation.

Supported operation and maintenance of classified F-15C training devices, both stand-alone and networked.

Conducted disaster recovery operations, including backups and restoration of servers, virtual machines, databases, and network equipment.

Operated, repaired, tested, installed, configured, upgraded, and modified simulators and training components.

Applied updates and patch management to ensure system integrity.

Performed general inspections before and after operations to maintain high standards.

Maintained and upgraded system hardware while managing startup and shutdown processes for rack components.

  • Provided technical support for hardware and software issues across various devices.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and software applications on user machines.
  • Assisted users with troubleshooting network connectivity and peripheral device problems.

AAerospace Control Alert Avionics Supervisor

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE-ANGUS
Westfield, Massachusetts
1996 - 2016

Achieved highest ANG grade with 98.1% compliance ratings during inspections.

Produced mission-ready ratings for NORAD AFE and six major command inspections.

Ranked number one among six SNCOs as first-line supervisor for ACA training and maintenance.

Contributed to 61 no-fail alert missions in 2014 while leading multiple shifts.

Ensured full compliance in equipment accountability procedures during unit evaluations.

Resolved chronic failures in ACA aircraft by developing data link improvement plan.

Excelled in planning and forecasting for concurrent ACE and Noble Eagle deployments.

Generated savings of $4,784,846 through asset transfer to modernize F-15 aircraft.

Education

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
05-2022

Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Systems Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
03-2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

American International College
Springfield, MA
05-1993

Skills

Project management

Account maintenance and Active Directory

Diagrams and schematics

Management and supervision

Information systems audits

Effective communication

Process improvement

IT equipment maintenance

Software upgrades and testing

Application troubleshooting

Aviation electronics

Quality assurance

Securities certification

COMSEC experience

Certification

  • CompTIA Securities+ 2022
  • CompTIA Networks+ Certification 2017
  • CompTIA A+ Certification 2017
  • CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist 2022
  • CompTIA IT Operations Specialist 2017

Timeline

Engineering Technician

THE BOEING COMPANY
03.2016 - 09.2025

AAerospace Control Alert Avionics Supervisor

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE-ANGUS
1996 - 2016

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Springfield Technical Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Systems Technology

Community College of The Air Force

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

American International College
Orlando Fuentes