Gabriel Allit

About Gabriel Allit

I am a UAS, robotics, and AI systems professional with over 21 years of experience spanning unmanned systems, autonomous platforms, geospatial engineering, and advanced data workflows. My background includes military robotics operations, entrepreneurial drone services, and enterprise-scale engineering support for renewable energy infrastructure.My early career includes hands-on work with autonomous and remotely operated systems during service in the United States Navy, including operations involving the MNV rover aboard the USS Dextrous. Since then, I have built and led drone and robotics initiatives across both startup and enterprise environments, focusing on safe, scalable, and technically rigorous deployments.Today, my work sits at the intersection of UAS, geospatial engineering, and applied AI. I specialize in LiDAR mapping, vegetation and terrain analysis, and Python-driven automation pipelines that transform raw sensor data into engineering-ready outputs. This includes supporting large-scale wind and solar projects—such as a mapping program in New Mexico—where accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency are critical.Alongside my role supporting renewable energy engineering efforts at MasTec Renewables, I conduct independent R&D through my LLC, Salt19 LLC. This work focuses on applied machine learning, AI-assisted analysis, LLM-driven systems, and autonomous workflows built primarily in Python. Areas of emphasis include decision automation, geospatial analytics, multi-agent systems, and governed AI architectures designed for reliability and auditability.Across all roles, my focus remains consistent: building practical, production-grade systems that integrate drones, robotics, software, and AI to solve real-world engineering problems—safely, efficiently, and at scale.

Experience

1. Senior Commercial Uas Pilot Engineering (Geospatial & Remote Sensing)

   MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure

   Feb 2023 — Present · US

   UAS & Geospatial Systems | Renewables (Wind & Solar)I lead advanced UAS-enabled engineering and geomatics operations within MasTec Renewables, supporting large-scale wind and solar infrastructure projects. My role sits at the intersection of engineering, geospatial analytics, and unmanned systems—focused on transforming aerial data into actionable engineering deliverables at scale.I oversee UAS flight operations, pilot management, regulatory compliance, and technical execution across LiDAR, photogrammetry, and orthomosaic mapping workflows. A core focus of my work is improving accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making across renewable energy projects, including the delivery of a mapping program in New Mexico.In addition to technical leadership, I serve as a bridge between field operations, engineering teams, and project management—ensuring data integrity, schedule reliability, and regulatory adherence while continuously improving internal processes and capabilities.Key Responsibilities & ImpactLead UAS-based engineering and geomatics operations for renewable energy projectsManage and support field drone pilots, including scheduling, site visits, and operational oversightExecute and oversee LiDAR, photogrammetry, and large-area mapping missionsEnsure FAA Part 107 compliance and adherence to all federal, state, and site-specific regulationsMaintain and deploy UAS platforms, sensors, batteries, and supporting field equipmentCoordinate permitting, airspace approvals, and operational risk mitigationTranslate geospatial data into engineering-ready outputs for design, planning, and construction teamsProvide clear project reporting, issue identification, and solution developmentAdapt operations and workflows to evolving project, organizational, and industry requirements

Education

• Center for Surface Combat Systems

  Operations specialist, Radar Communications and Systems Technology

  2004 — 2005

• Ohio Christian University

  Ministry, Divinity/Ministry

• Valencia College

  Associate's degree, Psychology

  2014 — 2021

• Global University

  Ordained Minister, Religion/Religious Studies

  2020 — 2022

• Mine Warfare Training Center MWTC

  Mineman, Explosives Ordinance

  2005 — 2006

• Ohio Christian University

  School of ministry

Skills

• Physical Security
• Data Entry
• Security Management
• Private Investigations
• Store Management
• Cctv
• Recruiting
• Loss Prevention Strategies
• Organized Retail Crime
• Operations Management
• Wicklander-Zulawski Interview & Interrogation
• Counterterrorism
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Fraud
• Interrogation
• Employee Training
• Driving Results
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Multi-Unit Management
• Inventory Control
• Shrinkage
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Retail
• Outlook
• Teamwork
• Loss Prevention
• Firearms
• Interrogation Techniques
• Leadership
• Big Box
• Store Operations
• Investigation
• Asset Protection
• Internal Investigations
• Customer Service
• Weapons