Alvaro Fuster was a member of the soccer team and earned a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. He is the president of AESA, the official representative of Lockheed Martin in Spain, and a majority stakeholder of Spanish Power SL.

Based on the degree you graduated with, why did you choose this direction for your education, and is it something you have always wanted to pursue?
Aeronautics was part of my family's history and has been my passion since childhood.

Favorite Florida Tech athletic memory?
Winning the 1991 NCAA Men's Soccer Championship.

Favorite Florida Tech campus memory?
All four years were remarkable!

Most significant accomplishment since leaving Florida Tech?
Bringing up a happy family!

What are some of the challenges and successes that you face in your field?
Political intervention. In a high-security sensitive sector, the Government sometimes makes purchasing decisions that dismiss the end user's preferred choice.

How has being a collegiate athlete prepared you for your current work? What traits did you take from the field/court/pool that helped you be successful?
Practicing Sports is clearly one of the most valuable activities anyone must do; it's fundamental to developing consistency and enduring pain. Nothing can be achieved without effort and sacrifice, which are the main ingredients in any sport. It's one of the most critical life lessons; it teaches you to fall and get up repeatedly. In summary, no pain, no gain!

Describe the main takeaway from Florida Tech that prepared you for the job market.
To be part of a team. Being a member of the soccer varsity team was a fantastic experience, and no individual can achieve what a team of people can. As the saying goes, 'one can go faster alone but will definitely go further if accompanied.'

Advice you would give a current scholar-athlete?
Your effort and sacrifice today in your training will pay off in your future career. Sports are the best 'life teachers' you'll find.

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