Summary
Robert Jacobs is a senior software engineer with 13 years of focused experience in full-stack development, Java and Python, and a deep background in object-oriented design and web-based user applications. Based in Bristow, VA, he currently architects and implements geospatial data solutions and KML visualization at Data Machines Corp., bringing domain expertise in mapping and data modeling to applied software products. His career spans defense and commercial systems engineering roles at Raytheon, Argon ST, Exelis, and others, where he progressed from core software engineering to senior developer/architect responsibilities. Comfortable across the stack, he pairs rigorous engineering discipline with practical delivery, translating complex requirements into maintainable systems. Notably, his blend of electrical engineering and mathematical sciences education underpins a systems-oriented approach that emphasizes data fidelity and visualization clarity. He’s known for steady long-term contributions to mission-driven projects rather than flashy open-source visibility.
13 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
BA, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, BA, Mathematical and Natural Sciences at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
BSEE, Electrical Engineering, BSEE, Electrical Engineering at Penn State University