Brent began his state government career in 1998 with the Georgia Department of Revenue, serving as a team lead for the Georgia Registration and Title Information System (GRATIS). Building on the project's success, he helped establish the network and technology infrastructure for the newly created Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Safety in 2001. As Architecture Manager for the department and its successor, the Department of Driver Services, he directed data center and hosting operations while championing server virtualization to improve efficiency and scalability.

In 2008, Brent joined GTA during the landmark GAIT 2010 initiative, helping advance the state's enterprise IT transformation. Throughout his tenure, he has held key leadership positions overseeing major statewide technology procurements, service transitions, and modernization initiatives that have strengthened the delivery of centralized and distributed IT services across state agencies.

As GTA's Chief Operating Officer, Brent provides strategic leadership to advance operational excellence, strengthen agency partnerships, and deliver secure, reliable, and cost-effective technology services. His focus remains on improving the constituent experience, maximizing the value of state technology investments, and supporting a more efficient, connected, and future-ready Georgia.