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Troy Silva

Reno

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Remote Sensing Lead

Horizons Mapping
08.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Launched geospatial services company specializing in drone mapping, topographic surveys, and 3D modeling
  • Executed full photogrammetric workflows using GCPs, OPUS/PPK data, and orthomosaic generation
  • Delivered 2D and 3D CAD-integrated site plans, surfaces, and contours for engineers, surveyors, and developers
  • Worked with clients in mining, environmental, and construction spaces across the Western U.S.
  • Oversaw project bidding, client outreach, and regulatory coordination (FAA Part 107)
  • Launched geospatial services company specializing in drone mapping, topographic surveys, and 3D modeling

Remote Sensing Technician

CFA – A Bowman Company
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Led topographic and drone mapping projects across the Mountain West
  • Designed GCP layouts, conducted UAV flights, and processed data into 3D surfaces and GIS layers
  • Liaised with clients to deliver high-quality deliverables and ensure satisfaction
  • Handled FAA airspace review and project estimating for proposals
  • Led topographic and drone mapping projects across the Mountain West

Survey Technician

US Geomatics
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Company Overview: Collected field data with GNSS and total stations for infrastructure projects
  • Produced detailed boundary, topo, and construction staking deliverables
  • Coordinated with engineers and drafters to align field data with design specs
  • Collected field data with GNSS and total stations for infrastructure projects

Field Crew Chief & Drafting Tech

Vineyard Land Surveying & Engineering
03.2010 - 07.2022
  • Company Overview: Led survey crews and later transitioned to drafting topographic maps and surface models
  • Drafted septic and coastal plans using Carlson Survey
  • Worked remotely on-call after relocation
  • Led survey crews and later transitioned to drafting topographic maps and surface models

Geophysical Survey Crew Member

MWH Geo Surveys Int’l
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: Deployed drone and sensor-based magnetic, thermal, and gravity surveys
  • Operated DJI M600, Matrice 350, Watts PRISM, WINGTRA, Magarrow, and thermal systems
  • Conducted surveys in remote sites: Salt Flats (UT), Salmon (ID), Honduras (Aguas Calientes)
  • Deployed drone and sensor-based magnetic, thermal, and gravity surveys

Timeline

Founder & Remote Sensing Lead

Horizons Mapping
08.2024 - Current

Remote Sensing Technician

CFA – A Bowman Company
09.2022 - 08.2024

Survey Technician

US Geomatics
01.2021 - 07.2022

Geophysical Survey Crew Member

MWH Geo Surveys Int’l
08.2020 - 09.2021

Field Crew Chief & Drafting Tech

Vineyard Land Surveying & Engineering
03.2010 - 07.2022

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