1. Matthew Poltorak, EIT
441 Peppertree Road  Walnut Creek, CA 94598  (650)-274-8436  mrpoltorak@yahoo.com
Objective
To obtain a career position as an Environmental Engineer.
Education
California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo
MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering, December 2014 GPA: 3.93
BS in Environmental Engineering, June 2013 GPA: 3.89
Certifications:
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certified (Active)
• EIT Certified October 27, 2012 (#147866), PE expected in October 2016
Environmental Engineering Experience
 Graduate Research Thesis Project – Phytoremediation of Soil, Cal Poly May 2013-Dec 2014
Field Soil and Plant Sampling
- Collected and prepared soil and plant samples for testing by an analytical laboratory
- Guided and assisted CDM Smith personnel during field sampling events
Laboratory Experiments
- Conducted controlled microcosm experiments to determine phytoremediation mechanisms
for remediation of hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and chlorinated compounds in soil
- Sampled plant vapors using sorbent tubes and sampling pumps
Collaboration
- Collaborated with the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop project milestones
- Presented to the community regarding project progress at DOE public meetings
Technical Writing
- Created and wrote a project study plan, standard operating procedures, and a final report
 Senior Project – Cal Poly September 2012-March 2013
Organics Processing Facility Design
- Collaborated with 14 team members to create design plans
- Designed a biofilter to treat air emissions
 Engineer Intern – ENVIRON International Corporation July-August 2012
Groundwater Sampling
- Trained and used Solinst® in the field
- Utilized hand bailers, peristaltic pumps, and QED bladder pump
SVE system and Ozone Pilot Test
- Installed multiparameter groundwater monitoring probes
- Assisted with O&M on sparging and SVE systems
- Calculated pressure losses and mass flow rates
Phase II Site Assessment
- Assisted with utility location and direct push drilling
- Collected soil samples and grab groundwater samples
- Performed soil classification with a geologist
- Took PID readings
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Inspected lab data, reports, and sampling schedules
Employment
 General Physics and General Chemistry Tutor – Cal Poly Oct-Dec 2011; January-March 2009
Technical Skills Summary
 GIS ArcMap, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Involvement and Interests
 Environmental Engineers of the Future (E2F) program participant
 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) mentor
 Platform Presenter at the 9th International Battelle Chlorinated Conference, 2014
 Interests: volleyball, baseball, guitar, hiking