Kenneth Garon
California,United States
Summary
Professional drone operations specialist with strong expertise in UAV navigation, aerial photography, and data analysis. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, adapt to changing conditions, and achieve mission-specific results. Skilled in flight planning, real-time problem-solving, and ensuring operational safety. Known for reliability, precision, and results-driven mindset.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Drone Operator Level II/ Team Lead
Constellation Clearsight
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Lead operator for 2–3-person drone team, overseeing logistics, flight planning, and operations.
- Conducted visual, thermal, Lidar, multispectral, ultrasonic testing, photogrammetry, and orthographic mapping.
- Coordinated with government agencies and law enforcement to notify of flight operations in controlled airspace as well as to send out public notification of drone operations occurring.
- Conducted multiple product demonstrations promoting Clearsight's inspection capabilities with different types of platforms within the drone fleet.
- Extracted data from inspections and compiled for customers delivering it in the form of raw data or detailed reports.
Garrison Support Officer/ CPT/ O-3
Army Reserves
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Coordinated mobilization and demobilization activities for over 9,000 soldiers supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
- Provided logistical support, including housing, transportation, and medical appointments, ensuring seamless transition for soldiers completing their orders from active duty.
- Conducted briefings on benefits and entitlements for transitioning soldiers, aiding in their reintegration into civilian life, as well as promoting resources for Veteran's Affairs.
- Balanced multiple priorities effectively by utilizing strong organizational skills and proactive task management techniques.
Brigade Intelligence Officer (Rear Detachment)/ CPT/ O-3
Army
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Advised the Brigade leadership on intelligence directives from the higher chain of command focusing the brigade intelligence shop's intelligence priorities based on the rear detachment commander's directive as well as providing intelligence support to the rest of the forward unit deployed to Afghanistan.
- Planned and resourced intelligence training for the 92 intelligence soldiers on rear detachment, ensuring that the soldiers were well trained and prepared in their respective MOS's for when the unit returned from the deployment.
- Identified outdated intelligence equipment and managed the refurbishment of over $120 million worth of intelligence equipment.
- Promoted and directed information security and physical security actions and training to the 1,500+ soldiers on rear detachment as per the unit's intelligence priority.
- Managed sensitive information with discretion, ensuring proper handling and dissemination to authorized personnel only.
Assistant Brigade Intelligence Officer/ Assistant Security Manager/ CPT/ O-3
Army
02.2010 - 03.2012
- Focused and directed the intelligence gathering for the Brigade Intelligence shop in preparation for the upcoming deployment rotation.
- Built relationships with the units under the brigade command, to discuss physical, information, and personnel security objectives and provided unit specific security recommendations, as well as to ensure that security policies were maintained and enforced.
- Initiated and reviewed all personnel security clearance applications ensuring that all soldiers within the unit had a minimum of a Secret Clearance prior to the unit's deployment.
- Tracked the status of all personnel security actions pertaining to clearances as well as maintained up to date records of all personnel with a security clearance notifying soldiers to any changes to their clearance status.
- Conducted site inspections, enforced security policies, and coordinated with higher command to investigate security incidents.
- Coordinated with the Garrison Physical Security Office to ensure that the Brigade was compliant with all regulations and standards.
Skills
- Communication and Coordination
- 3D Modeling Expertise
- Weather Analysis Competence
- Remote Pilot Certification
- Inspection and Surveying
- Information Gathering
- Data Analysis
- Data Interpretation
References
- Micah Kacak, Constellation Clearsight, Regional Operations Manager, 4428884528, micah.kacak@constellatiion.com
- Chris Capone, Constellation Clearsight, Drone Operator, 4842385976
- John Kirk, Constellation Clearsight, Operations Director, 6105513672
- Leonel Acoba, US Army, Major, 7025011555, leonel.acoba@us.army.mil
- Jonathan Bowlby, US Army, Major, 7065804088, jonathan.bowlby@us.army.mil
- Jason Croson, 3013999133, jasoncroson@yahoo.com
Timeline
Drone Operator Level II/ Team Lead
Constellation Clearsight
06.2022 - 04.2024
Garrison Support Officer/ CPT/ O-3
Army Reserves
05.2017 - 05.2018
Brigade Intelligence Officer (Rear Detachment)/ CPT/ O-3
Army
03.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant Brigade Intelligence Officer/ Assistant Security Manager/ CPT/ O-3
Army
02.2010 - 03.2012
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