Michael Pontikis
Box Hill,Australia
Summary
Motivated Civil and Infrastructure Engineering graduate with hands-on experience across major road, utility, and infrastructure projects. Skilled in traffic management, site safety, and coordination through work with Downer, Zinfra, Yarra Valley Water, and other major companies. Reliable, adaptable, and eager to apply practical engineering knowledge to real-world challenges in construction and infrastructure delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traffic Controller (Casual Ongoing)
ATC Traffic
Melbourne, VIC
06.2023 - Current
- North East Link (NEL) Contractor for Eastern Freeway Closures.
- Supported projects by Downer, Zinfra, Jemena, and Yarra Valley Water.
- Night Shift, 12-hour rosters, and emergency 24/7 call-outs.
- Working alongside VICROADS for major road closures.
- Ability to read TMP’s and complete all relevant site documentation (JSEA, SWMS)
Track Support Crew (Casual Ongoing)
BMW Driving Experience
, FIFO
08.2022 - Current
- Supported high-performance vehicle testing at tracks in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide
- Prepared and maintained vehicles (cooling brakes, adjusting pressures, detailing)
- Facilitated group driving sessions and coordinated logistics with pro drivers
Retail Assistant
Spotlight
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Handled POS, customer service, stock intake, and store maintenance
- Assisted with COVID-19 entry and hygiene protocols
Event Traffic Controller (Formula 1 Grand Prix)
Altus Traffic
03.2024
- Managed high-volume traffic flow during Melbourne Grand Prix
- Maintained smooth operation in pit and pedestrian zones
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil And Infrastructure) (Honours) - Civil Engineering
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC12-2025
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) -
Xavier College
Kew, VIC01.2020
Skills
- AutoCAD
- SpaceGass
- CATIA
- ArchiCAD
- REVIT
- Abaqus
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Office
- Team player
- Physical fitness
- Ability to travel interstate
Certification
- White Card (WorkSafe Victoria), 0005611897, 01/01/01
- RIW Card, 20002857513, 01/01/01
- SWIRC – Safely Working in Rail Corridor, 01/01/01
- TTSA – Train Track Safety Awareness, 01/01/01
- RIIWHS205E – Control Traffic with Stop/Slow Bat, 01/01/01
- RIIWHS302E – Implement Traffic Management Plans, 01/01/01
- Manual Driver’s License, 01/01/01
References
- Simone, Store Manager, Spotlight, (03) 9896 5300, Available on request
- Doug, BMW driving experience co-ordinator, 0438 562 954
- George Archimandritis, Builder, 0439 811 916
- Kosta Archimandritis, Victorian Police Officer, 0409 507 198
Volunteer Experience
- Regis Blackburn, Aged Care Volunteer, 2019, Assisted residents with social interaction and recreational engagement
- Edmund Rice Camps, Youth Mentor, 2019, Supported children with disabilities during week-long camps, Promoted inclusive and respectful communication
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/18/02
Timeline
Event Traffic Controller (Formula 1 Grand Prix)
Altus Traffic
03.2024
Traffic Controller (Casual Ongoing)
ATC Traffic
06.2023 - Current
Track Support Crew (Casual Ongoing)
BMW Driving Experience
08.2022 - Current
Retail Assistant
Spotlight
08.2020 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil And Infrastructure) (Honours) - Civil Engineering
RMIT University
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) -
Xavier College