MICHAEL COHEN
Geologist
ABOUT
Certified Geologist in Training with a Master of Science and several years of complimentary experience in Engineering and Technical roles. Familiar with work on complex construction projects; capable of supporting investigation and remediation projects in soil and groundwater, with excellent knowledge of subsurface investigations, processes & evaluations, data management, and report preparation.
MY EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
GEOLOGIST, RAMBOLL
March 2022 - Present
Soil classification and groundwater sampling specialist. FAA certified UAS pilot specializing in LiDAR and orthographic imagery.
GEOLOGIST, TERRANEARPMC, LLC
March 2020 - February 2022
Soil classification specialist. Performed classification and interpretation of soil cores, sample collection, and field support to clients. Oversaw well installation and performed monitoring and cataloging. Supported GPS locating in support of UXO operations.
STAFF GEOPHYSICIST, GANNETT FLEMING
January 2019 - April 2019
Provide various geophysics surveys including electrical resistivity, ground penetration radar, leak detection, magnetometry, microgravity, seismic, low frequency, and vibration monitoring.
Survey and analysis of Maryland Rt. 68 roadside slope stabilization project.
Survey and analysis of Malvern, PA sinkhole site project.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER, TA INSTRUMENTS
November 2015 - June 2017
Market leader in thermal analysis, microcalorimetry, and rheology instrumentation.
Accountable for providing ongoing support to clients, ensuring instrument calibration and performance maintained at optimal levels. Assisted clients with ongoing training and, alongside Sales team, maintained positive and transparent relationships with all clients.
TECHNICAL LEAD, LASER SCANNER SERVICE, FARO TECHNOLOGIES
August 2012 - November 2015
Technical lead for seven work center personnel at FARO Technologies' North American Service Center. Performed calibration and compensation, warranty service and repairs for customer-owned Laser Scanners and Freestyles, as well as the maintenance on Demo and Primary Warranty Stock fleet of Scanners and Freestyles. Responsible for servicing ~1000 units / year.
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, LAM RESEARCH
December 2005 - February 2009
Directly interfacing with manufacturing and process engineers to test-fit and troubleshoot new equipment part revisions.
Maintaining 100% up-time for current generation and legacy semiconductor etch equipment.
Installation and maintenance of equipment hardware and software.
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 1ST CLASS, US NAVY
October 1995 - October 2005
Miniature and micro-miniature electronic repair
Troubleshooting and repair of electronics down to the component level
Technical documentation implementation
Navy PMS (Planned Maintenance System) adherence
EDUCATION
What I’ve Learned
MASTER OF SCIENCE, WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
August 2017 - May 2019
Graduate research: Orthomosaic survey & analysis of mid-Atlantic tidal marshland.
Coursework included: Advanced Geomorphology, Advanced Hydrogeology, Metrology, Soils, Earth Systems Science, GIS and Geophysics.
Field study, August 2018: Geomorphology of Iceland
*Received WCU College of the Sciences and Mathematics Graduate Research Award, Fall 2017
*Received WCU Earth and Space Sciences Graduate Student Research Award, Fall 2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
Fundamentals of Geology, including classes on Stratigraphy, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Petrology, Mineralogy, Structure, Paleontology, Oceanography, Meteorology and Geomorphology.
Field Study, August 2010: Field Geology of National Parks of the Pacific NW
August 2009 - May 2012
NAVY BASIC TRAINING AND ADVANCED ELECTRONICS TRAINING
Received Navy Electricity and Electronics Training and advanced communications and radar equipment maintenance and repair training, including specialized air traffic control radar equipment maintenance and repair.
October 1995 - February 1997
MY SKILLS
No matter the role or project, I’m confident in the skill set I bring to the table. Take a look below to learn more about my specific abilities, and feel free to get in touch if you’d like to learn more.
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software, with over 20 years of experience using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
PHOTOSHOP
Familiar with most common Photoshop tools and skills. Used extensively in the hand-digitization of photographic features while researching my master's thesis.
ARCGIS
Used extensively to catalog and perform statistical analysis on digitized features while researching my master's thesis.
