In 1990, after having acquired the source code of a GDS based communications tool, he began developing the technology to interface to the Apollo reservation system.  By 1991, Gant was using the systems to automate some of the most repetitive and non-productive aspects of their reservation processing such as seat improvement, fare auditing, waitlist clearance and general quality control.

 In 1992, Mr. Orrego and Gant’s President and owner, D.G. Elmore Jr , entered into a partnership to form Cornerstone Information Systems.   Cornerstone’s main focus was to productize the technology created for Gant Travel and offer it to the travel industry.  Today, Mr. Orrego is recognized as a pioneer in the development of mid-office platforms for the travel marketplace.  He and his company have serviced some of the largest providers of travel services in the industry, such as American Express, Galileo International, United Airlines and over 650 other companies in the travel industry. 

Mr. Orrego enjoys a reputation as an innovative thinker and strategist.   He led a series of acquisitions that allowed Cornerstone to become a market leader in its space with iBank and iQCX becoming some of the most recognized technology brands in the travel industry. Mr. Orrego is a frequent speaker at travel industry events and is known as a subject matter expert on travel technology and industry operations.   He was recognized as a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the year in 2004.

Mr. Orrego’s entrepreneurial spirit has led him to become involved as a material shareholder in a variety of businesses that include professional sports teams, staffing, manufacturing, construction and equipment rental companies.   Mr. Orrego’s main focus remains the day to day operations of Cornerstone and continuing to make the company a successful provider of data processing and business intelligence systems for the travel industry.