Stanford Marquis
Huntsville
Summary
Detail-oriented manned and unmanned aircraft pilot specializing in commercial flight operations for surveying, inspection, and mapping, with a proven commitment to industry safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
UAS Support Technician
GeoCue Group
Huntsville, AL, USA
- Execute on-site UAS training and flight testing to validate operational performance and compliance
- Author and maintain hardware and software training documentation, including SOPs, user manuals, and mission checklists
- Deliver customer and technical support to domestic and overseas stakeholders
- Process and analyze LiDAR datasets in LP360 to generate DEMs, classified point clouds, and orthomosaic products
Flight Operations Lead
GeoCue Group
Huntsville, AL, USA
11.2022 - Current
- Lead and coordinate UAS flight operations, including team scheduling and mission execution
- Design and implement compliant hardware and software training programs for operational personnel
- Conduct QA/QC of LiDAR sensor payloads and datasets to maintain data integrity and mission standards
- Serve as primary customer support liaison for domestic and overseas clients
- Enforce FAA compliance, safety management systems (SMS), and operational best practices
Business Development and Training Manager
Exponent Technology Services
Dubai, UAE
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Lead UAS flight operations and R&D flight testing of proprietary transponder technologies
- Establish and scale commercial UAS service offerings across thermal inspection, geospatial mapping, and 3D modeling
- Develop regulator-compliant training curricula in accordance with DCAA and GCAA standards
- Certify and qualify UAS pilots through structured training and flight assessments
- Liaise with civil aviation authorities to obtain operational approvals, waivers, and permits
Regional UAS Pilot
Microdrones
Dubai, UAE
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Execute end-to-end UAS missions with Microdrones platforms, integrating LiDAR, photogrammetric, and inspection sensor payloads
- Lead global demonstration flights and operator training across multiple regulatory environments
- Manage airspace coordination and operational approvals with local authorities to support safe flight operations
- Author and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and mission planning resources
UAS Pilot
InfraUAV
Dubai, UAE
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Execute regulated UAS flight operations employing photogrammetry and inspection sensors to support government programs
- Generate and analyze aerial datasets for transportation monitoring, infrastructure assessment, research, and proof-of-concept studies
- Enforce aviation safety, security protocols, and regulatory compliance across all flight operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics, Aviation Business Administration
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
Daytona Beach, FL12.2020
Skills
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- LP360
- MdInfinity
- LiDAR data processing
- QA/QC
- Analytics
- Geospatial deliverables
- DEMs
- Point clouds
- Orthomosaic products
- Customer Support
- Jitbit
- Zendesk
- JIRA
- Customer support tickets
- Generate analytics and reports
- Maintain technical knowledge bases
Flight Experience
Certified Flight Instructor, Commercial Pilot, ASEL, Instrument Airplane, Complex Endorsement, FAA First Class Medical Certificate, FAA Part 107, 335, 216, 50, 68, 43
Timeline
Flight Operations Lead
GeoCue Group
11.2022 - Current
Business Development and Training Manager
Exponent Technology Services
12.2021 - 10.2022
Regional UAS Pilot
Microdrones
06.2019 - 12.2021
UAS Pilot
InfraUAV
06.2017 - 06.2019
UAS Support Technician
GeoCue Group
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics, Aviation Business Administration
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)