Matthew Treaster

Experience

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  Colorado School of Mines

  Sept 2001 - Jun 2003

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Worked with research group at the CSM Center for Solar and Electronic Materials • Aided post-graduates with the fabrication of micron-scale structures on semiconductor.• Fabricated quantum point contact device in high-mobility AlGaAs/GaAs 2D electron gas• Fabricated Si structures for electrochemical growth of GaAs crystals for high-efficiency photovoltaic applications• Received Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) fellowship for summer 2002 • Individually developed processing parameters and procedures and prepared NSF report. Show less

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  National Renewable Energy Laboratory

  Sept 2003 - May 2004

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Worked under the direction of a scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory • Goal was novel measurement of the effective mass of low mobility materials by measuring the the combined thermal/magnetic modulation voltage with a lock-in frequency amplifier• Designed, constructed and tested mechanical and electrical components for an instrument to measure the conductivity of low mobility materials using rotating magnets and heat pads• Wrote LabVIEW software program for PC hardware-based data acquisition system Show less

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  Colorado Solar Electric

  Sept 2004 - Dec 2004

  Solar Technician

  Colorado Solar, Inc. specializes in supplying components for the highest quality solar electric systems, and installs all types of photovoltaic systems within a radius of approximately 100 miles from Glenwood Springs CO.

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  University of Kansas

  Sept 2005 - Dec 2006

  • Worked with graduate faculty advisor to design and build a prototype electromagnetic calorimeter the KU High-Energy Physics Laboratory• Measured light energy from high-energy particle interactions with plastic scintillation material using photomultiplier tubes• Assembled data acquisition hardware and developed LabVIEW software interface• Used an radioactive source which emits electrons at a known energy for calibration of the calorimeter and the compared the data with software simulations of energy loss • Wrote C++ programs to simulate particle energy loss in detector materials Show less • Instructed three weekly laboratory sessions for General Physics 1 course with a diverse population of university students • Presented short lectures on the fundamental principles demonstrated in the labs for students to use critical thinking skills and develop a more intuitive understanding of physics concepts• Worked with students one-on-one during lab time and office hours. • Graded lab reports promptly each week and helped students to understands their mistakes • Met with the laboratory program director on a weekly basis to review the lab procedure and technology to ensure the students would progress steadily during the lab period• Utilized technology such as motion sensors, accelerometers, PC interface and math software to engage students and motivate career success Show less

  • Graduate Research Assisant

    Jun 2005 - Dec 2006

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2005 - May 2006
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  United Launch Alliance

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2011

  Electromagnetic (EMC) Engineer II

  Collaborated with a wide diversity of personnel at all levels within the company to provide integration and testing services for customer space systems. Developed, defined and verified requirements, performed qualification testing and released verification documentation per integration schedule for customers and contractors.Key Achievements• Environmental (EMI/EMC) testing: qualification, reliability and first-article testing• Conducted system-level hardware qualification tests, designed experiments, optimized test procedures and equipment cost• Authored, released and managed test documentation, analyses and memos for hardware qualification and system integration.• Coordinated closely with Avionics Product Team, Mission Integration, Chief Engineers and external customers to assist in the development of test procedures• Worked closely with spacecraft customer to verify requirements and deliver hardware to the next level of integration within the launch schedule timeframes• Supported and communicated with the factory and launch site to solve issues• Procured, set-up and operated bench-top instrumentation for EMI and RF testing• Collected and analyzed large quantities of data; reduced and presented to management• Contributed understanding of test requirements to engineering design reviews Show less

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  Drala Mountain Center

  May 2011 - Nov 2011

  Landscape and Forestry Technician

  -Landscape design and construction-Trail maintenance and construction-Forestry surveying

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  REC Solar

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

  Solar Technician
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  Echostar Satellite Services L.L.C.

  Mar 2013 - Jul 2015

  Space Systems Engineer II

  Worked in the Advanced Programs group to complete RF link budgets for Broadcast Satellite (DBS) TV services and fixed satellite services (FSS) for customers leasing bandwidth. Ensured availability for DISH subscribers is satisfactory and troubleshoot anomalies when they arise. Collaborated with colleagues to validate analysis methods and present information to company executives. Key Achievements• Developed RF link analyses to determine spacecraft payload performance and ground station availability due to interference and rain events• Compared remote site signal data and customer set-top box data with predicted signal strength based on RF link calculations and weather data• Supported new spacecraft development efforts and predict the availability for subscribers• Troubleshoot uplink or spacecraft payload issues and resolve any anomalies Show less

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  U.S. Forest Service

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Forestry Technician

  • Worked for the St. Joe Ranger District trails program in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest• Cleared fallen trees from motorized and non-motorized trails on foot and riding animals• Packed mules and horses for backcountry travel and rode them safely along the trail

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  Southern New Hampshire University

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2018

  Adjunct Faculty

  Physics instructor for the College of Online and Continuing Education.

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  Southwestern College

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

  Adjunct Faculty

  - Instructor of online Mathematics courses in Probability & Statistics and College Algebra- Direct instruction required for quantitative courses, weekly live lectures- Faculty development to advance the integration of the Zoom Pro platform with the courses- Three years of experience using Zoom for online quantitative college courses - Taught students located all over the world including active duty military deployed overseas- Used Blackboard platform and included Zoom recordings of lectures and office hours Show less

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  Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Engineering Intern

  • Tested settings with AcSELerator QuickSet (SEL-5030) on 4xx series relays (SEL-411L,SEL-T400L) to investigate customer configurations and scenarios in the field• Used relay test sets SEL-4000 (AMS) with SEL-5401 software and high precision OmicronCMC 256 with Test Universe software to characterize protection elements• Set and tested SEL-411L 87L line current differential protection channels with serial fiber andEthernet communication using IRIG-B time source from a SEL-2401 GPS clock• Tested SEL-411L traveling-wave fault location with the SEL-T4287 traveling-wave source• Researched and tested protection settings and traveling-wave detection for the T400L relays Show less

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  Montana Tech

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  GTA in Electrical Engineering Department as laboratory assistant and grader for Circuits I course.

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  Absaroka Energy LLC

  Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

  Assistant Project Manager

  · Developed closed-loop pumped storage hydro (PSH) projects for utility customers to provide energy storage and grid services for generators and transmission networks· Collaborated with a wide variety of state and federal agencies, national labs, public utilities, private firms, individual consultants, trade associations and the public· Communicated with equipment and material vendors, inquired about quotes, clarified any undefined details, and negotiated prices as the project development timelines progressed· Advanced modular PSH system design, presented to customers and prepared proposals for utilities to develop storage projects that would provide valuable services to their networks· Scouted landscapes for promising site locations to construct conventional and modular PSH facilities and prepared preliminary site assessment reports for the team to review· Acted as technical lead for the development of plasma arc gasification systems, facilities and logistics for many scenarios including shipborne, mobile, modular, and large plants· Managed research in a wide variety of business cases, wrote business plans and createdfinancial models for cases including hazardous, medical, and municipal waste streams Show less

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  Treaster Technologies

  Jun 2021 - now

  Owner

  Consulted Gallatin College with the development of an Aircraft Electronics (Avionics) Technician AA program in conjunction with Bridger Aerospace.

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  Montana Department of Environmental Quality

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2024

  Energy Engineer

  • Initiate and lead projects for the State Buildings Energy Conservation Program• Conduct energy and cost savings analysis for energy conservation measures• Collaborate with design consultants and construction contractors• Oversee the state Energy Performance Contract (EPC) program with Energy Service Companies (ESCO)• Manage and process utility data for state buildings • Benchmark all large state buildings (>5,000 sq ft) each year

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  Montana State University-Bozeman

  Aug 2024 - now

  • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2024 - Sept 2024