RESUME
Devon K. Jacobs
7031 Meadowbrook Road, Albany, OH45710
740.597.1442 (w) 740.698.3007 (h)
Education
Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
College of Engineering and Technology, OhioUniversity.
1996-1999. 3.14 GPA. Emphasis in robotics and controls. Project involved programming (C++/DirectX) and analysis of Microsoft Sidewinder force reflecting joystick.
Master of Science Degree in Experimental Nuclear Physics. College of Arts and Sciences, OhioUniversity. 1994-1998. 3.14 GPA. Measurement of the 9Be(d,n) Neutron Spectrum.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics and Astronomy. College of Arts and Sciences, OhioUniversity. 1990-1994. Recipient of the Stocker Scholarship for the 1992 year. Graduated cum laude (3.499 GPA). 4X Dean’s List.
Associate of Science in Munitions Systems Technology. Community College of the Air Force. 1987-1988.
Professional andRelated Experiences
Accelerator Engineer, OhioUniversity Accelerator Laboratory. 12/00 – Present. Responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the research equipment and supporting infrastructure in the Edwards Accelerator Laboratory including: a high intensity 4.5 MV Van de Graaff accelerator, its ion sources, beam optics and the scattering chambers on the 6 beam lines; high vacuum and ultrahigh vacuum thin film deposition systems; a Kratos XPS/SAM system. Train users, both internal and external, in the safe and efficient use of the facilities. Work with department machine shop for design and fabrication of unique hardware components. Implemented OSHA Confined Space Standards for accelerator maintenance entry.
Int'l Space Station Operations Planner, United Space Alliance, JSC. 5/99 – 12/00. Integration of systems, resources, and constraints to choreograph successful missions. NASA certified flight controller – OCA Officer. Responsible for remote (via satellite link) maintenance and administration of on board NT LAN. Establish new development direction and requirements, acceptance testing, user training, and procedure development for Onboard Short Term Plan Viewer (OSTPV) application. Liaison between planning group and network/hardware engineering group. Assist in planning of daily activities aboard ISS.
Research Assistant, OhioUniversity Accelerator Laboratory. 1994-1999. Design and conduct experiments involving sub-atomic particles. Responsible for facility radiation safety while operating the accelerator. Assemble, install, and calibrate detectors and electronics components as required by experimental parameters. Job requires detailed record keeping, extensive programming to conduct data analysis, plumbing and leak checking of high vacuum systems.
Co-author of the following publications:
"A Measurement of the 27Al(d,n) Spectrum for Use in Neutron Detector Calibration" Nuclear Science and Engineering (1998): 129, 175-179.
"Measurement of the 9Be(p,n) thick target spectrum for use in accelerator-based Boron Neutron Capture Therapy" Medical Physics (July 1996): Vol. 23, No. 7, 1233-1235.
"High accuracy determination of neutron energies from 300 keV to 5 MeV" Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research (1995): B99, 678-680.
Military Service
Sergeant, Munitions Systems Specialist, United States Air Force, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. 1986-1990
Munitions Operations Controller. Coordinated and directed the safe and prompt delivery of required munitions to the flight line. Responsible for over $3 million in munitions and ground equipment.
Awards: Air Force Achievement Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Graduate of NCO Preparatory Course, Basic Training and TechnicalSchool Honor Graduate. Promoted to Senior Airman below the zone (early).
Additional Work Experience
Compliance Officer, AthensCountyLEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee for Hazardous Materials), Athens, OH. 1996- 1999. Build and maintain a detailed database of all sites with hazardous or extremely hazardous substances in the county. Monitor and enforce annual reporting of these sites. Develop, update, and implement County Hazardous Materials Response Plan. Establish and conduct a hazardous materials training program for county fire departments. Established and outfitted the County's first Hazmat response truck. Design and conduct annual Hazmat exercises.
Fire Chief, Albany Area Volunteer Fire Department, Albany, Ohio. 1994-1998. Respond to, and direct, emergency situations involving fires, hazardous materials and other life threatening events. Responsible for compliance with numerous regulations pertaining to training and equipment inspections. Improved the department's insurance rating by two classification levels in a 1-10 scale. Implemented an active training program that brought membership and attendance to record levels. Resumed service as firefighter upon return from Houston, currently serving as assistant chief and president of board of directors. Instrumental in design and construction of new fire station.
Computer Skills
Extensive PC experience with International Space Station LAN and comfortable with Linux systems. Familiarity with, or mastery of, most Microsoft products. Programming in Fortran, C, and Visual C++ Developer Studio. Also experienced with Matlab,Simulink, and SIMION.
Interests
Human spaceflight, working on my horse farm, discussing politics, carpentry, SCUBA diving (PADI Open Water Card), equestrian sports and fox hunting, horse shoeing, model trains and rockets, radio controlled aircraft.