Brent Marchbanks
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic Commercial Drone Pilot with extensive experience, excelling in visual inspections and inspection reporting. Proven ability to enhance project deliverables through high-resolution imaging and effective training. Skilled in aircraft piloting and committed to operational safety, consistently improving efficiency and client satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underwriting Inspector / Commercial Drone Pilot
Bees360, INC.
Houston, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Inspection of properties on behalf Insurance Underwriters including Inside, Elevations, and using Drone to inspect roof.
- Assisted in identifying defects and inconsistencies in propertyduring inspection processes.
- Documented inspection findings accurately for reporting and quality assurance purposes.
Commercial Drone Pilot
Zeitview
Santa Monica, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Commercial Roof Inspection and Property Mapping
- Operated drones for aerial surveys, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational protocols.
- Captured high-resolution imagery and data for various applications, enhancing project deliverables and client satisfaction.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to verify equipment functionality, reducing risk of operational failures during missions.
- Analyzed flight data to identify trends and improve future operational strategies, contributing to project efficiency.
Commercial Drone Pilot
Fly Guys
Lafayette, LA
03.2025 - Current
- Commercial Roof Inspections and Property Mapping
- Operated drones for aerial surveys, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to develop flight plans tailored to specific project requirements, optimizing resource utilization.
- Maintained detailed logs of flight activities and equipment status, ensuring accurate records for regulatory compliance.
Senior Systems Engineer
Xome Realty Solutions LLC
Lewisville, TX
03.2003 - Current
- Designed and implemented complex systems architecture for large-scale enterprise environments
- Managed and maintained server infrastructure, ensuring high availability and optimal performance
- Performed system integration tasks, including hardware installation, software configuration, and network setup
- Led systems integration projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
- Mentored junior engineers, enhancing team knowledge and improving project delivery timelines.
- Developed and implemented network security protocols to protect sensitive data and enhance system integrity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize IT infrastructure and streamline operations across departments.
- Managed system upgrades, minimizing downtime while enhancing performance and user experience.
- Evaluated emerging technologies, recommending solutions that drove operational efficiency and cost reduction.
- Collaborated with clients to determine need and devise appropriate software and hardware solutions.
- Optimized system performance by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
Education
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - Computer Information Systems
Computer Education Institute
Westminster, CADrone Mapping And Modeling -
Drone Launch Academy
Remote04-2025
Drone Roof Inspections -
Drone Launch Academy
Remote02-2025
Skills
- Commercial Drone Operation
- Visual inspections
- Inspection reporting
- Training and mentoring
- Real estate imaging
- Aircraft piloting including Part 61
Certification
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot
FAA Part 61 Private Pilot
Timeline
Underwriting Inspector / Commercial Drone Pilot
Bees360, INC.
04.2025 - Current
Commercial Drone Pilot
Zeitview
03.2025 - Current
Commercial Drone Pilot
Fly Guys
03.2025 - Current
Senior Systems Engineer
Xome Realty Solutions LLC
03.2003 - Current
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - Computer Information Systems
Computer Education Institute
Drone Mapping And Modeling -
Drone Launch Academy
Drone Roof Inspections -
Drone Launch Academy