FULTON, MISSISSIPPI
PERSONAL NOTES / 01I’m Jamal Daher. A physics graduate, programmer, and hands-on problem solver who likes understanding how things work—and figuring out how to make them work better.
My background connects physics and mathematics with laboratory work, programming, and practical repair. I earned a BS in Physics, cum laude, from Mississippi State University, then completed 37 graduate credit hours in medical physics and nuclear engineering at Georgia Tech.
I’m drawn to problems that reward patience: analyzing an unfamiliar dataset, tracing a signal, documenting a cryptographic puzzle, or getting an old engine running again. Across those projects, I value careful measurement, clear reasoning, and useful documentation.
Outside of work, I enjoy making and restoring things—from woodworking projects to tractors and outboard motors. I’m also interested in ham radio, enjoy hiking and fishing, and spend time reading science fiction and learning piano.
Independent projects bring together analysis, persistence, and a willingness to get into the details.
CRYPTOGRAPHY · PYTHON · ARCHIVING
As an independent contributor and community moderator in the A858 cryptographic research community, I used Python to automate analysis, test candidate passwords and ciphers, recover archives, and document findings.
I collaborated on decrypting 1,000+ posts using Triple DES, published 3,515 distinct decrypted outputs, and recovered 506 missing posts.
I repair small engines and older outboard motors, troubleshoot pool electric motors and plumbing, and take on home remodeling projects.
An ongoing personal project applying mechanical repair and hands-on problem solving.
I model and simulate antennas, work with custom RF equipment, and troubleshoot signals, connecting electromagnetism with practical electronics.
FCC Amateur Radio License · Amateur Extra Class
Experience in technical research, academic laboratories, and helping others understand difficult ideas.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Researched global Earth conductivity models through technical literature review, supporting a team project on through-the-Earth submarine communications using ELF/VLF radio waves.
Technical literature researchELF / VLF communications
Mississippi State University
Tutored introductory and modern physics, adapting explanations, problem-solving strategies, and study plans to individual students. Appointments in Fall 2007 and Summer 2008.
Physics instructionProblem solving
Itawamba Community College
As a physics and biology laboratory assistant, prepared physics equipment, supported students, and organized equipment storage. In a separate tutoring role, taught mathematics and calculus-based physics and coordinated study groups.
Laboratory preparationMathematics tutoringAt Georgia Tech, operated radiation therapy linear accelerators under supervision and performed radiation measurements, beam dosimetry, and academic quality assurance tests. At Mississippi State, worked with oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, soldering, and circuit assembly.
Python, C++, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, HTML & CSS
NumPy, pandas, MATLAB, Mathematica, MCNP
Oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, laboratory power supplies
Soldering, circuit assembly, radiation measurements, RF troubleshooting
Mechanical repair, hand and power tools, equipment installation
Windows, Linux, macOS, LaTeX, technical documentation, AI-assisted automation
Also explored cybersecurity through practice challenges, network analysis, and password-security testing.
My academic background spans fundamental physics, applied mathematics, medical physics, and nuclear engineering.
2011–2014 / 2019–2021
Graduate study in Medical Physics & Nuclear Engineering
MAY 2010
Bachelor of Science in Physics, cum laude
Mathematics minor · GPA 3.75 / 4.00
MAY 2007
Associate of Arts · GPA 4.00 / 4.00
Society of Physics Students, Mississippi State: President (2009–2010), Vice President (2007–2009). Mississippi Space Grant Consortium / NASA Scholarship (2007). All-Mississippi Academic Team (2007).
For opportunities, technical conversations, or an interesting idea—let’s connect.
jdaher@jdaher.com 662-397-0396Download résumé
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