Clarissa Livingston
Ms Clarissa LivingstonAddressETH Zürich | |
Organisations |
Student / Programme Doctorate at D-BAUG |
Research Field | Transportation Modelling |
Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
Education
Master of Science in Transportation Planning and Operation
Granted: 10/2018
Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Thesis: Der Einfluss von Infrastrukturmerkmalen sowie städtebaulicher Eigenschaften auf die Routenwahl von Fahrradfahrenden: Erhebung und statistische Auswertwung
Focus in Transportation Modeling, Mobility Research, and Transit Planning and Operations
Professional Engineering License
Granted: 12/2015
North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
License Number 043211.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Granted: 12/2010, magna cum laude
University of Maine, Orono, ME, U.S.A.
Focus in Transportation Engineering and Environmental Engineering
Study Abroad
Duration: 09/2008 – 08/2009
Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Focus in Transportation Planning and Railroad Engineering
High School Diploma
Granted: 06/2006
Old Town High School, Old Town, ME, U.S.A.
Professional & Work Experience
since 10/2018 Research Assistent/Doctoral Student IVT, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Manage and work on research projects related to transport modeling and discrete choice modeling - Develop new extensions to the modeling software MATSim - Assist in teaching courses related to transport modeling and planning
06/2017 – 09/2018 Work-Study Student Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) A. ö. R., Berlin, Germany
- Assisted in the coordination of teams from different departments within the BVG as well as with external contractors working on various tramway projects: passenger information systems, tramway construction, operation planning, long-term infrastructure plans, etc. - Managed and checked data sets generated for the life cycle cost contract for the Flexity trams - Created and developed presentations and other communication documents for various internal and external meetings, workshops, and events. - Assisted in updating the official planning, operation, and infrastructure standards (Betriebskonzept)
08/2016–10/2016 Intern Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft, Stadtwerke München GmbH, München, Germany
- Planned a bus line extension: gathered and analyzed field data, developed and presented the concept, created the time table, evaluated the concept using the transportation model VISUM - Performed detailed analysis of and prepared visual and written summaries of passenger count data for the contracting authority, the City of Munich - Designed new visualizations of passenger count data to answer specific questions - Created visualizations of operative requirements for three existing bus stations as part of planning facility expansion - Reviewed and summarized relevant research and projects to support ongoing education and innovation within the department and cooperation with local universities - Shadowed coworkers during meetings on developing new public-private partnerships, corporate mobility management services, bike sharing programs, and mobility tools
06/2012–03/2016 Rail Design Engineer II HNTB Corporation, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
- Designed track alignments using GeoPak - Reviewed utility crossing applications for the North Carolina Railroad Company - Observed and reported on construction progress on behalf of clients - Prepared construction plans in Microstation - Generated cross sections and calculated earthwork quantities using Microstation - Prepared construction estimates
12/2011–05/2012 Technical Support Engineer (Contractor) Cisco Systems, employed via Manpower Group, Durham, NC, U.S.A.
- Supported and trained international customers in installing, configuring, and using custom network management software - Configured Linux CentOS servers for deployment in customer networks - Troubleshot Linux servers and network management software - Tested software - Wrote software and server configuration documentation
09/2011–11/2011 Unemployed
Unemployed as result of moving from Boston, MA, to Raleigh, NC
01/2011–08/2011 Civil Engineer I Transystems Corporation, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
- Drafted stormwater treatment plans and details in AutoCAD Civil 3D - Drafted roadway cross-sections, plans, and details in AutoCAD Civil 3D - Designed stormwater treatment BMPs (Roadway) - Performed basic stormwater analysis in Bentley PondPack 2008 - Performed SWPPP inspections and prepared reports - Checked and edited plans for compliance with regulations, including regulations for both stormwater treatment design and bike, pedestrian, and multi-use path design - Prepared cost estimates - Prepared plan sets
06/2010 – 08/2010 Intern Milone & MacBroom, Inc., Freeport, ME, U.S.A.
- Performed basic design work in AutoCAD Civil 3D/Land Desktop, including vertical highway alignments - Designed basic stormwater treatment BMPs, performed initial stormwater analysis, adjusted grading - Prepared permitting materials: researched permits, contacted government departments, organized documents
05/2007 – 08/2008 Laboratory Assistant University of Maine, Orono, ME, U.S.A.
Micromechanics Lab, Department of Civil Engineering. I worked for Prof. Eric Landis.
- Developed testing methods and ran tests using Instron’s FastTrack 8800 Servohydraulic Test System - Performed initial analysis of data and helped evaluate whether further tests were needed - Customized test system - designed a LVDT holder to allow more accurate measurements to be made - Made and prepared specimens – improved a mold for making 4mm diameter concrete cylinders
10/2006 – 05/2007 Laboratory Assistant University of Maine, Orono, ME, U.S.A.
Environmental Engineering Laboratories, Department of Civil Engineering. I worked for Prof. Jean MacRae and doctoral candidate Jennifer Weldon.
- Ran tests – performed substrate testing, determined bacterial growth with a spectrometer, counted cells using microscope - Organized data, performed initial data analysis - Prepared specimens – grew stock cultures, mixed solutions - Prepared substrates – mixed solutions, ensured sterility
06/2005 – 08/2006 Camp Counselor, Life Guard Camp Natarswi, Abnaki Girl Scout Council (now Girl Scouts of Maine), Millinocket, ME, U.S.A.
- Ensured safety and well-being of campers - Planned and co-lead a 3-day backwoods canoe trip on the West Branch of the Penobscott River - Taught water safety, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and camping skills
Volunteer Experience
05/2014 – 10/2014 Program Search Lead Engineers Without Borders – Research Triangle Park Professional Chapter (EWB-RTP), Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
- Identified and invited individuals and groups who knew of communities in developing nations who could benefit from partnering with EWB-RTP on community/based infrastructure projects to meetings to present their proposals. - Lead a search committee in developing evaluation and selection criteria and then applying these criteria to the proposed programs. - Presented the findings of the committee to the general body to allow the general body to make an informed decision on which program to select - Assisted the chosen community and their partnering NGO in preparing their New Program Application to EWB-USA - Managed the preparation and submission of EWB-RTP's New Program application to EWB-USA - Oversaw the transition of the EWB-RTP team to new leadership after the program was accepted
10/2009 – 12/2010 Project Lead/Capstone Project Manager Engineers Without Borders – University of Maine Chapter (EWB-UMaine), Orono, ME, U.S.A
- Lead a team of professional and student engineers in bringing the project design to completion before the deadline - Lead a team of professional and student engineers in organizing and executing an assessment trip to Honduras - Coordinated and participated in the preparation the 525 Pre-Implementation Report, a 300-page design report, including design drawings, required for project approval - Designed a PVC pipe gravity sewer system connecting 28 homes to the treatment system (septic tanks and leach field) - Evaluated design inputs, researched and evaluated sludge disposal alternatives, guided the design of septic tanks, leach field - Managed the project: defined goals and tasks, assigned tasks, created schedules, monitored progress, created cost estimates - Ran meetings, facilitated teamwork, and coordinated work of design team, travel team, EWB-UM, client and in-country contacts
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