Actions

RobertRovetto: Difference between revisions

Ontolog Forum
(41 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
= Robert J. Rovetto =  
= Robert J. Rovetto =  
[http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3835-7817 Robert] is a formal '''ontologist''', '''philosopher''', and '''actively-applying / aspiring student''', open globally to work and study opportunities. '''Output includes''' ontologies, and over 20 written works since 2011, all but two unfunded or personal efforts (demonstrating great initiative, sacrifice, and creativity): journal & conference papers, (inter)national standards, national agency manuals, reports, grant proposals, presentations; as well as collaborative projects including open data/science. '''Focus areas include''': terminology; knowledge representation; conceptual modeling; upper or foundational ontology; highly abstract concepts; development methodology; ontology for aerospace, maritime, and emergency response; ethics of/in ontology & AI. '''Activities & Service''' are listed below.
[https://ontologforum.com/index.php/User:Rrovetto Robert] is a formal '''ontologist''', '''philosopher''', open to work and study opportunities globally. '''Output includes''' ontologies, and over 40 written works & presentations since 2011: journal & conference papers, (inter)national standards, national agency manuals, reports, grant proposals, presentations; as well as collaborative projects including open data/science. '''Focus areas include''': terminology; knowledge representation; conceptual modeling; highly abstract concepts; foundational or top-level ontology; development methodology & governance; and ethics of/in ontology & AI. Disciplinary focus areas for ontology include: ontology for aerospace, maritime, and emergency response. Relevant activities are listed below. You can [https://knowledgemodeling.setmore.com/ Directly hire for selected services or Purchase products at this webpage].


'''Contact:''' rrovetto[at]terpalum[dot]umd[dot]edu or via [https://ontospace.wordpress.com/contact/ this webpage.]
'''Contact:''' rrovetto[at]terpalum[dot]umd[dot]edu or using [https://ontospace.wordpress.com/contact/ this webpage.] or [https://tinyurl.com/hm8wu2sa schedule a meeting here.]
 
= Projects that need your support ([https://tinyurl.com/donateViaPayPalrr Donate via PayPal] or [https://gogetfunding.com/?p=6893352 via GoGetFunding]) =


= Projects that need your support =
([https://tinyurl.com/donateViaPayPalrr Donate via PayPal] or [https://gogetfunding.com/?p=6893352 via GoGetFunding])
*[https://purl.org//rrovetto/CatalogOntologyDefinitions Catalog of Definitions of 'Ontology']
*[https://purl.org//rrovetto/CatalogOntologyDefinitions Catalog of Definitions of 'Ontology']
*[https://ontospace.wordpress.com My Space ontology project] - (Also [https://gogetfunding.com/creating-meaning-full-space-terminologies-knowledge-models-for-space-safety/ Donate here] or [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=6298778&fan_landing=true with Patreon])
*A redefinition of 'ontology' and cognate terms
*[https://github.com/rrovetto/Ontology-Development-Guidelines/blob/master/TheOntologyLandscape.md (Diagram) The Ontology Landscape in a Broader Context: AI, etc.]
*The Ontology Guidebook & Ontology Development Guidelines - a broad and introductory manual on ontology, and an in-progress development method
*Terminology & Semantic Harmonization Workflow / A Generic KOS Workflow
*[https://github.com/rrovetto/How-To-Build-a-Top-level-Ontology How to create a top-level ontology]
*Pros and Cons of various types of Knowledge organization systems
*[https://github.com/rrovetto/Ethics-of-Ontology-Development-and-Use Ethical aspects of ontology development and use]
**[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00146-022-01563-3 Sample paper]
***Sister paper in-progress (pending support, and seeking co-authors). Contact to express interest in co-authoring.
*[https://ontospace.wordpress.com My Space ontology project]
** Desired as one possible PhD project for myself (documentation of ideation & work since 2009 available on request)
** Donate: [https://tinyurl.com/y9qegjsh via GoGetFunding], or [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=6298778&fan_landing=true via Patreon], or [https://tinyurl.com/donateViaPayPalrr via PayPal]
*[https://tinyurl.com/SpaceVocabulariesCatalog Catalog of Space Vocabularies & Knowledge Organization Systems]
*[https://tinyurl.com/SpaceVocabulariesCatalog Catalog of Space Vocabularies & Knowledge Organization Systems]
*[https://github.com/rrovetto/Astronautics-Terminology Catalog of Spaceflight Terms]
*[https://github.com/rrovetto/Astronautics-Terminology Catalog of Spaceflight Terms]
*Pros and cons of Knowledge organization systems
*[https://github.com/rrovetto/Ontology-of-NASA-SMD The Ontology of NASA's Science Mission Directorate]
*[https://github.com/rrovetto/Ethics-of-Ontology-Development-and-Use Ethical aspects of ontology development and use]
 
**[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00146-022-01563-3#citeas Sample paper]
= Purchase Ontology Products/Resources =
*[https://github.com/rrovetto/How-To-Build-a-Top-level-Ontology How to create a top-level ontology]
* [https://tinyurl.com/mwntzdhb "Introduction to Generic Ontologies" presentation] (2018, presented to University of Koblenz)
**[https://booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/f18db686-98bb-41dd-9097-35218b2a1091/services/557c6436-64d1-4824-97c8-aedc5b934ff5?source=easyshare Purchase "Introduction to Generic Ontologies" presentation]
* [https://booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/f18db686-98bb-41dd-9097-35218b2a1091/services/s6308856db204f932337618af86352c19c3c0f8de?source=easyshare "Myths of Ontology Development and Use"] (PowerPoint presentation)
* [https://booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/f18db686-98bb-41dd-9097-35218b2a1091/services/adc1afbb-319b-46e1-8d06-e151f050e981?source=easyshare "Ethical Aspects of Ontology Development & Use"] (Presentation document)
* [https://booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/f18db686-98bb-41dd-9097-35218b2a1091/services/s27dcfac42965ddfb57a574181112383ccfcde2fa?source=easyshare "Ontology", PowerPoint presentation at NASA Datanauts 2017 session]
* [https://ontospace.wordpress.com/purchase-poster-or-presentation-documents/ Various presentations on ontology for space] (at conferences and events since 2015)
* [https://booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/f18db686-98bb-41dd-9097-35218b2a1091/services/c5f72714-bd53-4a5a-a9f6-99bb84a441ad?source=easyshare A survey of biomedical ontologies] (Presentation document, modification of a 2012 presentation)


= For hire / Open to Opportunities =  
= For hire / Open to Opportunities =  
(Willing to relocate internationally. Authorized to work in EU & US, with special interest in Canada)
Willing to relocate internationally. Authorized to work in EU & US, with special interest in Canada.
* Open to regular employment, temp, consulting or contract roles. Open to any level: junior, entry-, mid, apprenticeship.
* Open to regular employment, temp, consulting or contract roles. Open to any level: junior, entry-, mid, apprenticeship.
* Open to educational opportunities as PhD student. Will consider lesser degree.
* [https://tinyurl.com/34u9w6wx Direct hire webpage for ontology consulting]
* [https://tinyurl.com/34u9w6wx Direct hire webpage for ontology consulting]
* Searching for educational opportunities as a PhD student. Open to lesser degrees.
* Searching for formal support for my [http://purl.org/space-ontology space ontology project] and other projects.
* Searching for formal support for my [http://purl.org/space-ontology space ontology project]  
* International experience, bilingual, MBSE, and Agile team experience
** Desired, since 2011, as my PhD thesis (documentation of ideation and work since 2009 available on request)
** Donate: [https://tinyurl.com/y9qegjsh via GoGetFunding], or [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=6298778&fan_landing=true via Patreon], or [https://tinyurl.com/donateViaPayPalrr via PayPal]
** Seeking mentors and supporters


= Written works (sample) =
= Written works (sample) =
Line 31: Line 44:
* [http://dblp.dagstuhl.de/pers/hd/r/Rovetto:Robert_J= DBLP]
* [http://dblp.dagstuhl.de/pers/hd/r/Rovetto:Robert_J= DBLP]
* [http://www.researcherid.com/rid/G-6156-2017 ResearcherID (old link)]
* [http://www.researcherid.com/rid/G-6156-2017 ResearcherID (old link)]
 
* Sample Presentation: "A generic name for the most generic ontologies" (PPT) at [https://wiki.iaoa.org/index.php/SWAO:Conference_Call_20220114 2022 IAOA SWAO group meeting].
**Buy a copy [https://booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/f18db686-98bb-41dd-9097-35218b2a1091/services/4a5a739d-f4fa-405e-a007-d028f7e67def?source=easyshare at this webpage link.]
* [https://tinyurl.com/y65z6c8h Description of Some Services (PPT)]
* [https://tinyurl.com/y65z6c8h Description of Some Services (PPT)]
* [https://tinyurl.com/yyqop3st Description of Pay-per Courses (PPT)]
* [https://tinyurl.com/yyqop3st Description of Pay-per Courses (PPT)]
Line 40: Line 54:
* Graduate coursework toward M.S. in Space Studies; AMU (incomplete, TBD pending opportunities)
* Graduate coursework toward M.S. in Space Studies; AMU (incomplete, TBD pending opportunities)
* Training & Expertise in (cv available on request): Maritime operations, water search & rescue. Certified commercial merchant marine.
* Training & Expertise in (cv available on request): Maritime operations, water search & rescue. Certified commercial merchant marine.
= Relevant Points (Topical CV/resumes available on request) =
* International experience.
* Ontology & MBSE experience. Agile team experience.
* Contributed to two foundational/top-level ontologies (YAMATO, and BFO)
* Approx. 25 written works and 20+ presentations since 2011.


= Service Activities (sample) =  
= Service Activities (sample) =  
* Contributor & committee member of [https://ontologforum.com/index.php/OntologySummit2022 Ontology Summit 2022]. Presenter and co-champion/co-organizer of session Aerospace and Maritime Disasters[https://ontologforum.com/index.php/ConferenceCall_2022_05_18 part 1]and[https://ontologforum.com/index.php/ConferenceCall_2022_05_25 part 2].
* Contributor & committee member of [https://ontologforum.com/index.php/OntologySummit2022 Ontology Summit 2022]. Presenter and co-champion/co-organizer of session Aerospace and Maritime Disasters [https://ontologforum.com/index.php/ConferenceCall_2022_05_18 part 1] and [https://ontologforum.com/index.php/ConferenceCall_2022_05_25 part 2].
* Contributing member of [https://ontologforum.com OntologForum] since approximately 2010.
* Contributing member of [https://ontologforum.com OntologForum] since approximately 2010.
* Contributing member of [http://iaoaedu.cs.uct.ac.za/pmwiki.php?n=IAOAEdu.TCEduMatters Education Technical Committee] ([https://iaoa.org/index.php/faq/education-committee/ See this new webpage]), in the [https://iaoa.org/ International Association for Ontology and its Applications (IAOA)]
* Contributing member of [http://iaoaedu.cs.uct.ac.za/pmwiki.php?n=IAOAEdu.TCEduMatters Education Technical Committee] ([https://iaoa.org/index.php/faq/education-committee/ See this new webpage]), in the [https://iaoa.org/ International Association for Ontology and its Applications (IAOA)]
Line 56: Line 64:
* Contributing member of [https://ontocommons.eu/ OntoCommons]
* Contributing member of [https://ontocommons.eu/ OntoCommons]
* Contributing subject-matter expert national-body member in Information Technology committee of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (approx. 2017). Contributions to ISO21838.
* Contributing subject-matter expert national-body member in Information Technology committee of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (approx. 2017). Contributions to ISO21838.
* Contributed to two foundational/top-level ontologies (YAMATO, and BFO)
* Webmaster work for [http://download.hozo.jp/onto_library/upperOnto.htm YAMATO ontology], and for [http://rfm.hozo.jp/ RFM ontology]
* Webmaster work for [http://download.hozo.jp/onto_library/upperOnto.htm YAMATO ontology], and for [http://rfm.hozo.jp/ RFM ontology]
* Invited manuscript reviewer, [https://www.iospress.com/catalog/journals/applied-ontology Journal of Applied Ontology] (2017, 2022)
* Invited manuscript reviewer, [https://www.iospress.com/catalog/journals/applied-ontology Journal of Applied Ontology] (2017, 2022)
Line 72: Line 81:
** Generic/Foundational ontology & ontologies
** Generic/Foundational ontology & ontologies
** Methodological and ethical aspects of ontology and similar types of system
** Methodological and ethical aspects of ontology and similar types of system
* MBSE - Model-based systems engineering
* Space: astronautics, astronomy, policy, law, spatio-temporality
* Space: astronautics, astronomy, policy, law, spatio-temporality
* Marine safety, boat operations, search & rescue
* Marine safety, boat operations, search & rescue

Revision as of 21:21, 25 May 2023

Robert J. Rovetto

Robert is a formal ontologist, philosopher, open to work and study opportunities globally. Output includes ontologies, and over 40 written works & presentations since 2011: journal & conference papers, (inter)national standards, national agency manuals, reports, grant proposals, presentations; as well as collaborative projects including open data/science. Focus areas include: terminology; knowledge representation; conceptual modeling; highly abstract concepts; foundational or top-level ontology; development methodology & governance; and ethics of/in ontology & AI. Disciplinary focus areas for ontology include: ontology for aerospace, maritime, and emergency response. Relevant activities are listed below. You can Directly hire for selected services or Purchase products at this webpage.

Contact: rrovetto[at]terpalum[dot]umd[dot]edu or using this webpage. or schedule a meeting here.

Projects that need your support (Donate via PayPal or via GoGetFunding)

Purchase Ontology Products/Resources

For hire / Open to Opportunities

Willing to relocate internationally. Authorized to work in EU & US, with special interest in Canada.

  • Open to regular employment, temp, consulting or contract roles. Open to any level: junior, entry-, mid, apprenticeship.
  • Open to educational opportunities as PhD student. Will consider lesser degree.
  • Direct hire webpage for ontology consulting
  • Searching for formal support for my space ontology project and other projects.
  • International experience, bilingual, MBSE, and Agile team experience

Written works (sample)

Education & Training

  • M.A. Philosophy, with applied ontology focus, and courses from multiple departments; The State University of New York.
  • B.A. Philosophy, with Minor in Business & Management w/Information Technology focus; University of Maryland.
  • Graduate coursework toward M.S. in Space Studies; AMU (incomplete, TBD pending opportunities)
  • Training & Expertise in (cv available on request): Maritime operations, water search & rescue. Certified commercial merchant marine.

Service Activities (sample)

Donate to help support this and other ongoing volunteering and community service

Selected Interests

  • Philosophy (general)
    • Metaphysics: causality/causation, space & time, laws of nature, misc.
    • Ethics & moral philosophy
    • various topics in philosophy
  • Symbolic logic
  • Ontology (formal, philosophical, applied)
    • Generic/Foundational ontology & ontologies
    • Methodological and ethical aspects of ontology and similar types of system
  • MBSE - Model-based systems engineering
  • Space: astronautics, astronomy, policy, law, spatio-temporality
  • Marine safety, boat operations, search & rescue
Retrieved from "https://ontologforum.com/index.php?title=RobertRovetto&oldid=4557"