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I'm a formal '''ontologist''', '''philosopher''', and '''aspiring student''', actively and globally searching for study or work opportunities. Output includes over 20 written works since 2011, international standards, agency manuals, reports, and collaborative projects. "Focus areas include": upper or foundational ontology; foundational concepts; methodology; ontology for aerospace, maritime, and emergency response; terminology and knowledge representation; conceptual modeling; ethics of/in ontology. [https://tinyurl.com/hm8wu2sa Schedule a Meeting here] and [https://tinyurl.com/yas7trzy Hire me for Ontology Services] or ''Contact'' at rrovetto[at]terpalum[dot]umd[dot]edu or via [https://ontospace.wordpress.com/contact/ this webpage]
= Robert J. Rovetto =
[https://ontologforum.com/index.php/User:Rrovetto Robert] is a formal '''ontologist''', '''philosopher''', and '''interdisciplinary researcher''' open to work and study opportunities globally. '''Output includes''' ontologies (and other types of knowledge organization systems), and over 40 written works & presentations since 2011, including (inter)national standards, national agency manuals, reports, proposals; as well as collaborative projects including open data/science. '''Focus areas include''': conceptual modeling & analysis; terminology; knowledge representation; highly abstract concepts; foundational or top-level ontology; development methodology & governance; and ethics of/in ontology & AI; topics in (meta)metaphysics and broader philosophical branches. Disciplinary focus areas for applying ontology include: aerospace, maritime, and emergency response. Relevant activities and content 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 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]) =
 
*[https://purl.org/rrovetto/ontology-101 Ontology 101] - [https://rrovetto/ontology-guidebook The Ontology Guidebook & Ontology Development Guidelines] - a broad and introductory manual on ontology, and an in-progress development method
**[https://purl.org//rrovetto/CatalogOntologyDefinitions Catalog of Definitions of 'Ontology']
**Categories of Types of Ontology
**A redefinition of 'ontology' and cognate terms
**Pros and Cons of various types of Knowledge organization systems
**(Diagram) [https://github.com/rrovetto/Ontology-Development-Guidelines/blob/master/TheOntologyLandscape.md The Ontology Landscape in a Broader Context: AI, etc.]
**[https://github.com/rrovetto/How-To-Build-a-Top-level-Ontology How to create a top-level ontology]
**Terminology & Semantic Harmonization Workflow / A Generic KOS Workflow
**Facts and Fictions & Clarifying concepts (in Ontology-related topics)
***Myths of Ontology Development and Use
***The Knowledge in Knowledge Engineering
***The edge of what? or What the edge?
*** - - Contact me for full list of content you can buy - -
*[https://purl.org/rrovetto/ethics-of-ontology 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.


= Projects that need support include: =
*[https://purl.org//rrovetto/CatalogOntologyDefinitions Catalog of Definitions of 'ontology' and cognates]
*[https://ontospace.wordpress.com Space ontology project]
*[https://ontospace.wordpress.com Space ontology project]
*[https://tinyurl.com/SpaceVocabulariesCatalog Catalog of Space Vocabularies]
** Desired as one possible PhD project for myself (documentation of ideation & work since 2009 available on request)
*[https://github.com/rrovetto/Astronautics-Terminology Catalog of Spaceflight Terminology]
** 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]
*Pros and cons of Knowledge organization systems
**[https://tinyurl.com/SpaceVocabulariesCatalog Catalog of Space Vocabularies & Knowledge Organization Systems]
*[https://github.com/rrovetto/Ethics-of-Ontology-Development-and-Use Ethical aspects of ontology development and use]
**[https://github.com/rrovetto/Astronautics-Terminology Catalog of Spaceflight Terms]
**[https://github.com/rrovetto/Ontology-of-NASA-SMD The Ontology of NASA's Science Mission Directorate]
 
* Ontology of Causality - exploring the intersection of causality, spatio-temporality, and mereology
*[https://github.com/rrovetto/USGov-OpenDataOntology The U.S. Government Open Data Ontology]


[https://tinyurl.com/y65z6c8h Description of Some Services (PPT)]
*The Ethics of Open (Data, Science, Source Projects)
[https://tinyurl.com/yyqop3st Description of Pay-per Courses (PPT)]
**Ethical aspects of volunteers and volunteerism


= Open to Opportunities =  
= Purchase Ontology Products/Resources =
(Willing to relocate internationally)
* [https://tinyurl.com/mwntzdhb "Introduction to Generic Ontologies" presentation] (2018, presented to University of Koblenz)
* Searching for regular employment or consulting or contractor roles
* [https://booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/f18db686-98bb-41dd-9097-35218b2a1091/services/s6308856db204f932337618af86352c19c3c0f8de?source=easyshare "Myths of Ontology Development and Use"] (PowerPoint presentation)
* Searching for educational opportunities as a PhD student. Open to lesser degrees.
* [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)
* Searching for formal support for my [http://purl.org/space-ontology space ontology project]  
* [https://booking.setmore.com/scheduleappointment/f18db686-98bb-41dd-9097-35218b2a1091/services/s27dcfac42965ddfb57a574181112383ccfcde2fa?source=easyshare "Ontology", PowerPoint presentation at NASA Datanauts 2017 session]
** Desired, since 2011, as my PhD thesis (documentation of ideation and work since 2009 available on request)
* [https://ontospace.wordpress.com/purchase-poster-or-presentation-documents/ Various presentations on ontology for space] (at conferences and events since 2015)
** Open to [https://tinyurl.com/y9qegjsh [https://gogetfunding.com/creating-meaning-full-space-terminologies-knowledge-models-for-space-safety/ sponsors], [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=6298778&fan_landing=true patrons], and [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=JN9YD94DHA87Y&no_recurring=0&item_name=With+your+support%2C+we+can+help+make+spaceflight+safer%2C+and+make+knowledge+about+space+more+accessible.+Thanks.&currency_code=USD donations]
* [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)
** Seeking mentors and supporters


= Written works sample =
= For hire / Open to Opportunities =
[http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3835-7817 ORCID Profile]
Willing to relocate internationally. Authorized to work in EU & US, with special interest in Canada.
[https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jTkGEiMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra GoogleScholar Page]
* Open to regular employment, temp, consulting or contract roles. Open to any level: junior, entry-, mid, apprenticeship.
[http://dblp.dagstuhl.de/pers/hd/r/Rovetto:Robert_J= DBLP]
* Open to educational opportunities as PhD student. Will consider lesser degree.
[http://www.researcherid.com/rid/G-6156-2017 ResearcherID (old link)]
* [https://tinyurl.com/34u9w6wx Direct hire webpage for ontology consulting]
* Searching for formal support for my [http://purl.org/space-ontology space ontology project] and other projects.
* International experience, bilingual, MBSE, and Agile team experience
 
= Written works (sample) =
* [http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3835-7817 ORCID Profile]
* [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jTkGEiMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra GoogleScholar Page]
* [http://dblp.dagstuhl.de/pers/hd/r/Rovetto:Robert_J= DBLP]
* [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/yyqop3st Description of Pay-per Courses (PPT)]


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


= Relevant Experience (CV/resume available on request) =
= Service Activities (sample) =  
* International experience. Authorized to work in various nations
* Contributor to OntologySummit Communique 2023
* Ontology & MBSE project experience. Agile team experience
* 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 [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)]
* Co-organizer of [https://esao2021.inf.unibz.it/ the first Education Series on Applied Ontology].
* Contributing member of [https://iaoa.org/index.php/faq/semantic-web-and-applied-ontology-committee/ Semantic Web & Applied Ontology Special Interest Group in the [https://iaoa.org/ IAOA]
* Contributing member of Semantic Technology Committee, and other groups in Earth Science Information Partners (2019-present)
* Contributing member participant of [https://ontocommons.eu/ OntoCommons]
** Poster presentations: "The Ethics of Ontology", and "A Space Industry Ontology Suite" (13 June 2023)
* 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)
* Contributed to two foundational/top-level ontologies (YAMATO, and BFO)
* Approx. 25 written works and 20 presentations since 2011.
* 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)
= Service Experience =
* Invited manuscript reviewer, European Semantic Web Conference
** [http://iaoaedu.cs.uct.ac.za/pmwiki.php?n=IAOAEdu.TCEduMatters Education Technical Committee], International Association for Ontology and its Applications (IAOA)
* Ontology & terminology subject-matter expert in aerospace orgs. (2019-present)
** [https://iaoa.org/index.php/faq/semantic-web-and-applied-ontology-committee/ Semantic Web Technical Committee], IAOA
* Emergency response & rescue community service
** Invited manuscript reviewer, Journal of Applied Ontology (2017)
[https://gogetfunding.com/?p=6893352 Donate to help support this and other ongoing volunteering and community service]
** Webmaster work for [http://download.hozo.jp/onto_library/upperOnto.htm YAMATO ontology], and for [http://rfm.hozo.jp/ RFM ontology]
** Misc. ontology and semantic group discussions
** Ontology Summit contributions & Program Committee service
** Ontology subject-matter expert in ISO (2017)
** Ontology & terminology subject-matter expert in aerospace associations (ongoing)
** Emergency response & rescue volunteership
*[https://gogetfunding.com/?p=6893352 Donate to help support my ongoing volunteering and service]


= Selected Interests =
= Selected Interests =
* Philosophy (general)
* Philosophy (general)
* Ontology (formal, philosophical, applied)
** Metaphysics: causality/causation, space & time, laws of nature, misc.
** Generic/Foundational ontology & ontologies
** Ethics & moral philosophy
** Methodological and ethical aspects of ontology engineering
** various topics in philosophy
* Symbolic logic
* Symbolic logic
* Astronautics
* Ontology (formal, theoretical, philosophical, applied)
* Marine safety
** 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




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Latest revision as of 22:35, 12 September 2023

Robert J. Rovetto

Robert is a formal ontologist, philosopher, and interdisciplinary researcher open to work and study opportunities globally. Output includes ontologies (and other types of knowledge organization systems), and over 40 written works & presentations since 2011, including (inter)national standards, national agency manuals, reports, proposals; as well as collaborative projects including open data/science. Focus areas include: conceptual modeling & analysis; terminology; knowledge representation; highly abstract concepts; foundational or top-level ontology; development methodology & governance; and ethics of/in ontology & AI; topics in (meta)metaphysics and broader philosophical branches. Disciplinary focus areas for applying ontology include: aerospace, maritime, and emergency response. Relevant activities and content 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)

  • The Ethics of Open (Data, Science, Source Projects)
    • Ethical aspects of volunteers and volunteerism

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; 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 (paused)
  • 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, theoretical, 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
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