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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''': terminology and knowledge representation; conceptual modeling; upper or foundational ontology; foundational concepts; ontology development methodology; ontology for aerospace, maritime, and emergency response; ethics of/in ontology. [https://tinyurl.com/hm8wu2sa Schedule a Meeting here] and [https://tinyurl.com/yas7trzy Hire me for Ontology Services here].  
= Robert J. Rovetto =
''Contact'' at rrovetto[at]terpalum[dot]umd[dot]edu or via [https://ontospace.wordpress.com/contact/ this webpage]
[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 =
*[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/How-To-Build-a-Top-level-Ontology How to build a top-level ontology]
**[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]
 
*The Ethics of Open (Data, Science, Source Projects)
**Ethical aspects of volunteers and volunteerism
 
= Purchase Ontology Products/Resources =
* [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/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 multiple locations.)
Willing to relocate internationally. Authorized to work in EU & US, with special interest in Canada.
* Open to regular employment or temp or consulting or contract roles. Any level: junior, entry-, mid, apprenticeship.
* Open to regular employment, temp, consulting or contract roles. Open to any level: junior, entry-, mid, apprenticeship.
* [https://tinyurl.com/34u9w6wx Direct hire for ontology consulting]
* Open to educational opportunities as PhD student. Will consider lesser degree.
* Searching for educational opportunities as a PhD student. Open to lesser degrees.
* [https://tinyurl.com/34u9w6wx Direct hire webpage for ontology consulting]
* Searching for formal support for my [http://purl.org/space-ontology space ontology project]  
* Searching for formal support for my [http://purl.org/space-ontology space ontology project] and other projects.
** Desired, since 2011, as my PhD thesis (documentation of ideation and work since 2009 available on request)
* International experience, bilingual, MBSE, and Agile team experience
** Open to [https://tinyurl.com/y9qegjsh 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]
** Seeking mentors and supporters


= Written works (sample) =
= Written works (sample) =
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* [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)]


= Education & Training =
= Education & Training =
* M.A. Philosophy, with applied ontology 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 (Topical CV/resumes 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 (selected)=
* Contributor and committee member of [https://ontologforum.com/index.php/OntologySummit2022 Ontology Summit 2022]. Presenter and co-champion/co-organizer of session Aerospace and Maritime Disasters.
* Contributor and member of [https://ontologforum.com OntologForum] since approximately 2010.
* [http://iaoaedu.cs.uct.ac.za/pmwiki.php?n=IAOAEdu.TCEduMatters Education Technical Committee] [https://iaoa.org/index.php/faq/education-committee/ New webpage], International Association for Ontology and its Applications ([https://iaoa.org/ IAOA])
* [https://iaoa.org/index.php/faq/semantic-web-and-applied-ontology-committee/ Semantic Web Technical Committee], IAOA
* Invited manuscript reviewer, Journal of Applied Ontology (2017, 2022)
* Invited manuscript reviewer, European Semantic Web Conference
* Invited manuscript reviewer, European Semantic Web Conference
* Contributor to [https://ontocommons.eu/ OntoCommons]
* Ontology & terminology subject-matter expert in aerospace orgs. (2019-present)
* Webmaster work for [http://download.hozo.jp/onto_library/upperOnto.htm YAMATO ontology], and for [http://rfm.hozo.jp/ RFM ontology]
* Emergency response & rescue community service
* Misc. ontology / semantic group discussions
[https://gogetfunding.com/?p=6893352 Donate to help support this and other ongoing volunteering and community service]
* Ontology subject-matter expert in ISO (approx. 2017). Contributions to ISO21838.
* Ontology & terminology subject-matter expert in aerospace orgs. (ongoing)
* Emergency response & rescue community service & training
* [https://gogetfunding.com/?p=6893352 Donate to help support my ongoing volunteering and service]


= Selected Interests =
= Selected Interests =
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** Metaphysics: causality/causation, space & time, laws of nature, misc.
** Metaphysics: causality/causation, space & time, laws of nature, misc.
** Ethics & moral philosophy
** Ethics & moral philosophy
** various
** various topics in philosophy
* Symbolic logic
* Symbolic logic
* Ontology (formal, philosophical, applied)
* Ontology (formal, theoretical, philosophical, applied)
** 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

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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