Senior Associate, Ontology and Data Modeling

• Develop, implement, and govern ontologies and optimized data models with stakeholders to improve data discoverability, search, and product development
• Contribute to data integration and mapping efforts to harmonize data with Capital One’s upper and domain ontologies
• Communicate and advocate the value of ontologies, semantics, and standardization across the business
• Partner with Technology, Machine Learning, Product, and other Capital One teams to develop and integrate semantics into products and services
• Analyze and implement knowledge organization strategies using machine learning, ontology management, and semantic enrichment tools
• Maintain awareness of competitor and industry developments related to ontology use, knowledge organization, data modeling, and machine learning
• Understand and adhere to W3C ontology standards, including RDF, RDFS, OWL, SKOS, and SHACL
• Develop standards, guidelines, and direction for ontology, data modeling, semantics, and Data Standardization
• Test and troubleshoot new or updated models and systems
• Manage and oversee other projects assigned by Product Owners and Supervisors

• Bachelor’s degree in information science, computer science, engineering, library science, ontology, semantics, computational linguistics or a combination
• At least 2 years’ experience in a metadata field of work, or a masters’ degree in a listed field
• At least 2 years’ experience or training using W3C standards including linked and canonical data and ontologies (JSON, XML, RDF, RDFS, OWL, and SKOS)
• At least 2 years’ experience or training with ontology and linked data tools (Protégé, Top Quadrant, Pool Party, Stardog, Anzo Graph, Neptune, or Data.World)
• At least 2 years’ experience with SQL, SPARQL, or a combination
• Understanding of ontology development and controlled vocabularies and thesauri
• Familiarity with graph databases and technologies
• Familiarity with Python or R
• Familiarity with JSON, OpenAPI/YAML, and AVRO
• Familiarity with Agile principles, processes, and methodologies
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services
• Detail-oriented with ability to problem-solve independently
• Strong reading and writing skills
• Strong project management experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present ideas clearly and confidently
• Ability to work individually and with a team to meet deadlines
• At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Demonstrates expertise in ontology development, data modeling, and semantic enrichment, with a strong understanding of W3C standards and experience in metadata management. Proficient in utilizing ontology and linked data tools to enhance data discoverability and integration across products and services.

• Ontology Development
• W3C Standards (RDF, RDFS, OWL, SKOS)
• Ontology and Linked Data Tools (Protégé, Top Quadrant, Pool Party)
• SQL and SPARQL
• Machine Learning Integration

• Ontology Development
• Data Modeling
• Semantic Enrichment
• SQL
• SPARQL
• JSON
• XML
• RDF
• RDFS
• OWL

• Detail-Oriented
• Problem-Solving
• Strong Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Team Collaboration

• Ontology
• Metadata Management
• Knowledge Organization
• Data Standardization
• Controlled Vocabularies
• Thesauri
• Agile Methodologies
• Machine Learning
• Data Integration
• Capital One

• Protégé
• Top Quadrant
• Pool Party
• Stardog
• Anzo Graph
• Neptune
• Data.
  
  World
• Graph Databases
• Amazon Web Services
• OpenAPI/YAML