Transportation Planner
Resume:
PIOTR RACHTAN
*********@*****.***
PO Box 38 Montague, MA 01351
SUMMARY
Dynamic and motivated, E.I.T. certified candidate looking for an entry
level full-time position in civil engineering/transportation planning.
Has excellent communication skills and extensive working experience with
many statistical and engineering software packages; analytical and
systemic approach to problem solving.
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Transportation
June 2012
GPA 3.88/4.0
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
May 2011
Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.93/4.0
Springfield Technical Community College
Associate in Science, Engineering & Science
May 2009
Highest Honors, GPA 3.97/4.0
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Research Assistant, June 2010 - August 2012
Conducted research on quantifying link speed correlations along two
interstate corridors using loop detector data from Caltrans PeMS. Upon
successful estimation of a robust and accurate regression model,the
results would contribute to development of the next generation of route
choice models and make real-time traffic congestion prediction more
attainable. Performed statistical analyses in MATLAB, SAS and R on large
samples. Attended weekly meetings with research advisor, delivered
regular progress reports as well as several poster sessions to the
faculty,local media and the members of the College of
Engineering Advisory Board. Authored and co-authored research papers
submitted to TRB. Defended MS thesis on June 26, 2012.Defended master's
thesis on June 26, 2012.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Teaching Assistant, Fall 2010
Graded assignments of ca. 70 students in Design of Steel Structures
class. Provided feedback and guidance on the subject, clarified points
of confusion and inspired students’ confidence in their knowledge.
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
Forklift Operator, September 2005 - January 2009
As part of the team, assisted shipping and receiving departments of the
500,000 sq.ft frozen grocery warehouse in Westfield, MA. Position
required constant communication with team-members, management, shipping,
receiving, and the on-board computer. Had to follow special safety
precautions due to frozen environment as well as special sanitary
guidelines specific to groceries.
SAMPLE ACADEMIC PROJECTS
GIS for Engineers, Spring 2012
Project leader on an exploratory project to assess Northern Alignment
layout for future expansions of the Northeast Corridor in Eastern CT and
Central MA. Gathered and processed data vector and raster data to
develop a cost raster based on reclassified values in underlying layers.
Cost raster is then used as input for Least Cost Path analysis to find
an optimal route for high speed rail. Described results in a technical
report and presented the findings to the public.
Traffic Simulation, Spring 2012
Evaluated performance of the UMass Amherst campus road network under
evacuation conditions following several staggering strategies. Modeled
campus transportation system in TSIS/CORSIM, and optimized intersection
signal timings using Synchro. Analyzed outputs from different scenarios
in the technical report; prepared animated visualizations of the network
performance for the presentation.
Public Transit Systems, Spring 2012
Coordinated team efforts on the critical review of the New
Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail project. Responsible for the financial
viability assessment; delivered written report and presented the results.
Transportation Systems Analysis, Fall 2011
Project Leader on a transportation planning project aimed to support
transportation policy decision making in the Pioneer Valley region.
Responsible for analysis of survey data, preparation of inputs to the
four-step model and development of Origin-Destination matrix for Pioneer
Valley. Assisted team members in traffic assignment and mode split
tasks. Prepared and publicly presented a technical report.
Intelligent Transportation Systems, Fall 2011
Co-Leader on a project to implement pre-trip and en-route traveler
information services for a transit authority (PAT). Responsible for
coordination of undergraduate team members in production of a coherent
and professional report. Contacted equipment manufacturer to obtain
current pricing information which then served in the preparation of
feasibility projections for different scenarios.
Civil Engineering Design, Spring 2011
Project Manager, coordinated team efforts in the design of a water
distribution system. Primary designer of drainage and flood control
facilities, site layout, access road, interior layout of pump station
building and structural design of the roof. Responsible for AutoCAD
drawing preparation, prepared written reports and cost estimates in
RSMeans for each design stage for all aspects of the project.
Traffic Flow Theory and Simulation, Spring 2011
Brattleboro, VT signalized intersection performance analyses. Used
CORSIM to create digital model of the existing conditions and multiple
improvements to reduce delay; alternatives included signal timing
modifications, roundabouts, added lanes, and elevation of the major
roadway above intersection. Wrote technical report, prepared animated
visualizations and delivered public presentation of the project.
Highway Location and Geometric Design, Spring 2011
Responsible for AutoCAD drawings for a project on layout improvements of
0.7 mile urban road. Prepared horizontal and vertical alignment drawings
on a GIS map, consulted report preparation.
SAMPLE COURSEWORK
Transportation Systems Analysis, Intelligent Transportation Systems,
Traffic Flow Theory and Simulation, Traffic Engineering, Highway
Location & Geometric Design, Public Transportation Systems, Regression
Analysis, GIS for Engineers, Statistical Computing, Traffic Simulation,
and AutoCAD Drafting.
SKILLS
Software proficiency: AutoCAD, MATLAB, MS Office,R, RSMeans, SAS,
SolidWorks, TSIS-CORSIM,HCS, Synchro, and GIS
Environments: Windows, DOS, and Linux
Foreign languages: Polish, German, Russian, and Italian.
HONORS, AFFILIATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Dean’s List: Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010,
Spring 2011
Chi Epsilon Engineering Honor Society
ITE student member
ASCE student member
Passed FE examination and certified as E.I.T. in Massachusetts.
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Piotr Rachtan, EIT
PO Box 38
Montague, MA 01351
*********@*****.***
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