Curriculum Vita
Lyrik Pitzman
Independent Consultant
Portland, Oregon
503-686-8795
lyrikpitzman@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The most significant asset I contribute to company projects is my problem solving skills. With the aid of a dedicated work ethic and a comprehensive technical background in the laboratory environment, I work to organize the details of the task at hand and be prepared for the next step. Furthermore, I have an extensive background in measuring hearth product performance and emissions by standard as well as “real world” testing methods. Finally, I have prepared and written formal reports for a number of private and governmental organizations.
WORK HISTORY
November 2011 to September 2018, Research Scientist, Sunset Laboratory Inc.
• Solely responsible for quality control and final product assembly of a laboratory based carbon aerosol analyzer
• Traveled worldwide for installation and training of clients on proper use of new instrumentation
• Traveled worldwide to troubleshoot, repair and diagnose problems with older instruments
November 2005- March 2011, Environmental Scientist/Project Manager, OMNI Environmental Services, Inc.
· Worked on environmental, safety, and health projects for private and regulatory agencies
· Involved with research and development of new products surrounding the hearth industries
· Worked closely with PhD and environmental scientists to accomplish project goals
· Wrote and delivered progress updates, final reports, and presentations to clients
· Conducted testing in accordance with EPA, ASTM and UL/ULC standard methods
· Solely responsible for certification testing of charcoal ignition products for SCAQMD
Publications
“Emission Factors for Aged Uncertified Residential Cordwood Heaters”, in Proceedings of the 17th International Emission Inventory Conference, Inventory Evaluation - Portal to Improved Air Quality, June 3-5, 2008, Sponsored by Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with James E. Houck and Paul Tiegs
“Emission Factors for New Certified Residential Wood Heaters”, in Proceedings of the 17th International Emission Inventory Conference, Inventory Evaluation - Portal to Improved Air Quality, June 3-5, 2008, Sponsored by Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with James E. Houck and Paul Tiegs
“Beyond a Kernel of Truth” with James Houck, Hearth and Home Magazine, February 2008
“Camping: an Opportunity” with James Houck, Hearth and Home Magazine, January 2008
“Conventional Heater Baseline Study” with James Houck, Brian Eagle and Ryan Smith. Report prepared for the Hearth Patio and Barbecue Association (in collaboration with Environment Canada) July 2006
“Dioxin/Furan Air Emissions, General Emissions, and Fuel Composition Of Duraflame Firelogs and Douglas Fir Cordwood” with James Houck, Brian Eagle and Ryan Smith, Report for the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, May 2006
November 2004 to April 2005, Chemist, Environmental Services Laboratory, Inc.
· Worked for an fast paced environmental laboratory testing soil and water samples for contaminants
· Experience in organic chemical extractions with large volume and quick turnaround on analysis
· Preformed many wet chemistry tests including: Ions by IC, BOD, Mass Spectrometer, standards preparation.
February 2001 to April 2003, Research Associate, Eltron Research Inc.
· Worked with PhDs by conducting hands-on duties for a Department of Energy, Vision 21 project testing experimental membranes for hydrogen separation properties in open circuit fuel cells.
· Worked on SEM team to capture images, characterize samples, and identify compositions for entire lab
Research conducted for publication: (view @ osti.gov/bridge/purl.cover.jsp?purl=/809129-NJBmAZ/native/)
“Advanced Hydrogen Separation Membranes for Vision 21 Fossil Fuel Plants” with Shane E. Roark, Tony F. Sammells, Adam Calihman, Andy Girard, Pamela M.Van Calcar, Richard Mackay, Tom Barton, Sara Rolfe. Department of Energy, January 2001
January 2000 to December 2000 Lab Technician, University of Oregon
· Worked for a marine biologist at Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, monitoring the size of cyprids in the plankton in relation to water temp over time.
· Worked for a molecular biologist on an evolutionary and developmental project involving Zebrafish sex determination.
EDUCATION
University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon-B.S. in Biology
Homer High School, Homer Alaska
Independent Consultant
Portland, Oregon
503-686-8795
lyrikpitzman@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The most significant asset I contribute to company projects is my problem solving skills. With the aid of a dedicated work ethic and a comprehensive technical background in the laboratory environment, I work to organize the details of the task at hand and be prepared for the next step. Furthermore, I have an extensive background in measuring hearth product performance and emissions by standard as well as “real world” testing methods. Finally, I have prepared and written formal reports for a number of private and governmental organizations.
WORK HISTORY
November 2011 to September 2018, Research Scientist, Sunset Laboratory Inc.
• Solely responsible for quality control and final product assembly of a laboratory based carbon aerosol analyzer
• Traveled worldwide for installation and training of clients on proper use of new instrumentation
• Traveled worldwide to troubleshoot, repair and diagnose problems with older instruments
November 2005- March 2011, Environmental Scientist/Project Manager, OMNI Environmental Services, Inc.
· Worked on environmental, safety, and health projects for private and regulatory agencies
· Involved with research and development of new products surrounding the hearth industries
· Worked closely with PhD and environmental scientists to accomplish project goals
· Wrote and delivered progress updates, final reports, and presentations to clients
· Conducted testing in accordance with EPA, ASTM and UL/ULC standard methods
· Solely responsible for certification testing of charcoal ignition products for SCAQMD
Publications
“Emission Factors for Aged Uncertified Residential Cordwood Heaters”, in Proceedings of the 17th International Emission Inventory Conference, Inventory Evaluation - Portal to Improved Air Quality, June 3-5, 2008, Sponsored by Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with James E. Houck and Paul Tiegs
“Emission Factors for New Certified Residential Wood Heaters”, in Proceedings of the 17th International Emission Inventory Conference, Inventory Evaluation - Portal to Improved Air Quality, June 3-5, 2008, Sponsored by Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with James E. Houck and Paul Tiegs
“Beyond a Kernel of Truth” with James Houck, Hearth and Home Magazine, February 2008
“Camping: an Opportunity” with James Houck, Hearth and Home Magazine, January 2008
“Conventional Heater Baseline Study” with James Houck, Brian Eagle and Ryan Smith. Report prepared for the Hearth Patio and Barbecue Association (in collaboration with Environment Canada) July 2006
“Dioxin/Furan Air Emissions, General Emissions, and Fuel Composition Of Duraflame Firelogs and Douglas Fir Cordwood” with James Houck, Brian Eagle and Ryan Smith, Report for the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, May 2006
November 2004 to April 2005, Chemist, Environmental Services Laboratory, Inc.
· Worked for an fast paced environmental laboratory testing soil and water samples for contaminants
· Experience in organic chemical extractions with large volume and quick turnaround on analysis
· Preformed many wet chemistry tests including: Ions by IC, BOD, Mass Spectrometer, standards preparation.
February 2001 to April 2003, Research Associate, Eltron Research Inc.
· Worked with PhDs by conducting hands-on duties for a Department of Energy, Vision 21 project testing experimental membranes for hydrogen separation properties in open circuit fuel cells.
· Worked on SEM team to capture images, characterize samples, and identify compositions for entire lab
Research conducted for publication: (view @ osti.gov/bridge/purl.cover.jsp?purl=/809129-NJBmAZ/native/)
“Advanced Hydrogen Separation Membranes for Vision 21 Fossil Fuel Plants” with Shane E. Roark, Tony F. Sammells, Adam Calihman, Andy Girard, Pamela M.Van Calcar, Richard Mackay, Tom Barton, Sara Rolfe. Department of Energy, January 2001
January 2000 to December 2000 Lab Technician, University of Oregon
· Worked for a marine biologist at Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, monitoring the size of cyprids in the plankton in relation to water temp over time.
· Worked for a molecular biologist on an evolutionary and developmental project involving Zebrafish sex determination.
EDUCATION
University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon-B.S. in Biology
Homer High School, Homer Alaska