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Yaacov Shemesh was born on March 3rd 1955, in Kefar Saba, Israel.
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At age of 17, Yaacov enrolled to the Israeli army and graduated from the Air Force Academy.
Yaacov served 5 years flying combat jets and helicopters, and finally was discharged from the air force with honor,
Yom Kipur war award and rank of Captain.
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In 1982, Yaacov graduated from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) with Bachelor degree in
Computer Engineering and minor in Computer Science.
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From 1982 to 1986 Yaacov worked for HR Textron, an aerospace company, specialized in computerized simulation of
hydraulic pumps and other assemblies for hi-tech aerospace companies such as NASA, and McDonald Douglas.
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In 1985, while working a full time job at HRT, Yaacov continued his education at USC (University of
Southern California) mastering in Computer Architecture.
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