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Innovative, focused, and result-oriented professional with hands-on experience in research and technical engineering, backed by expertise in project design and implementation. Equipped with strong knowledge of research initiatives, project analysis, cross-functional assistance. Recognized for ability to oversee the entire project life cycle ensuring their successful completion and delivery. Armed with excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills. AARREEAASS OO FF EEXXPPEERRTTIISSEE

Project Interface Management Engineering Design Materials and Test Management Data Collection and Analysis Continuous Process Improvement Research Collaboration EEDDUUCCAATTIIOONN

Master of Science in Engineering with Concentration in Electrical Engineering, In Progress

(Expected Graduation Date: May 2018)

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA Graduate Assistant Fellowship University of Louisiana Travel Award Graduate School Organization (GSO) Representative

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 2016 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA Louisiana Engineering Society (LES) Student Branch Eta Kappa Nu Graduated cum laude Honors Program Pugh Family Foundation Scholarship GO! Scholarship Presidents List Dean’s List Central Louisiana Electric Company (CLECO) Scholarship Dr. Burke Huner Leadership Scholarship Outstanding Department Student Nominee

Designing Leaders Program

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA RREELLEEVVAANNTT EEXXPPEERRIIEENNCCEE

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA Graduate Research Assistant Aug 2016–Present

Work on various projects focused on experimental of areas of research including:

Fractal antennas – Capacity to simulate, design, fabricate, and characterize space-saving fractal antenna typologies for radio-frequency identification (RFID) applications

Metamaterials – Effectiveness in simulation, design, fabrication, and characterization of coupled metamaterial resonators for RFID antenna improvement

Radiation absorbing foam – Skills in formulating and fabrication of carbon nanotube doped polyurethane foam for electromagnetic absorption for 1GHz+ frequencies

Carbon nanotube and silica aerogel enhanced polylactide (PLA) for 3D printing applications – Adeptness in fabrication and test process of physical and electrical properties of doped PLA

Display expertise in teaching micro-processing courses University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA Project Name: Cajun Advanced Picosatellite Experiment Role: Project Manager Mar 2014–Mar 2016

Built and determined mission objectives and projects goals for the university’s third satellite

Planned and implemented all policies, templates, and project processes

Strategically led team members in their assigned roles and responsibilities

Ensured compliance with university, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) standards RRYYAANN KKUUEEMMPPEERR

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Oversaw all aspects of project resources, schedule, budget, and procurement

Collaborated closely with NASA, university, and other project stakeholders

Handled the promotion of organization within local outreach and social media platforms

Administered project communications, file archiving, and digital repositories, such as GitHub

Facilitated recruiting and training process for new members

Employed sound judgment in resolving any personal and technical conflicts

Maintained active involvement with various conferences related to networking and knowledge in current state of the art

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA Project Name: Cajun Advanced Picosatellite Experiment Role: Attitude Team Leader Jan 2015–Feb 2016

Provided supervision to a team responsible for production of attitude determination and control system

Drove efforts in developing a determination system using magneto, gyro, and sun sensing, as well as a control unit that set the satellite attitude on command through a reaction wheel and a pair of magneto-torque rods

Effectively managed the subsystem interface protocols as well as organized the team schedule

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Don’s Seafood and Steakhouse, Inc. Lafayette, LA Waiter Mar 2010–May 2011

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University of Louisiana Lafayette, LA

Project Name: RF Anechoic Chamber

Role: Materials Engineer Jan 2017–Jul 2017

Took charge of designing and creating radio frequency (RF) anechoic chamber for 1 Ghz+, as well as carbon nanotube doped polyurethane lossy foam

Set dimension and selected appropriate materials for chamber structure and walls University of Louisiana Lafayette, LA

Project Name: Maskless Lithography

Role: Team Member Mar 2016–Feb 2017

Planned and developed a digital micro-mirror (DMD) based micro-scale maskless lithography system University of Louisiana Lafayette, LA

Project Name: Quantum Levitation Demonstration, Senior Capstone Project Role: Project Manager Aug 2015–May 2016

Outlined and created interactive demonstration of quantum levitation while utilizing embedded systems to identify and display quantum levitation vehicle telemetry

Effectively established display unit to teach basics of superconductivity and quantum levitation University of Louisiana Lafayette, LA

Project Name: 2016 Chem-E Car Competition

Role: Circuit Design Engineer Jan 2016

Completed an electrical and comparative circuitry for 2016 Chem-E Car Competition in coordination with chemical and mechanical engineers

University of Louisiana Lafayette, LA

Project Name: Motor Neuron Signal Controlled Go-Kart, Sophomore Microprocessors Course Project Role: Project Manager Aug 2013–Dec 2013

Obtained electrical signal from forearm contractions, while translating signal to control go-kart acceleration and direction

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Professional Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) President/Freshman Coordinator, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Branch AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS

Recruiter/Senior Design Mentor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Volunteer/Home Builder, Lafayette Habitat for Humanity TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL AACCUUMMEENN

Software COMSOL SOLIDWORDKS LabVIEW MATLAB JMP Programming Language Python Assembly C C++

Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel PowerPoint Project AADDDDEENNDDUUMM

Conference:

Kuemper, R. (2017). Received University of Louisiana Travel Award. Presented at IEEE RFID-TA Conference, Warsaw, Poland

Published:

Madray, I., Kuemper, R., Martin, J., and Madani, M. R. (2017). Design and COMSOL simulation of koch snowflake dipole fractal antennas. Retrieved from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. (17353498). Martin, J., Madray, I., Kuemper, R., and Madani, M. R. (2017). COMSOL simulations of DCSRR with band-pass and band- stop characteristic. Retrieved from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. (17353504). Manuscripts Under Review for Publication:

Madray, I., Kuemper, R., Martin, J., Hart, J., Broussard, M., Lovas, A., and Madani, M. R. (2018). Design and Testing of Flexible Koch Snowflake Dipole Antenna.

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