[MNASIS-L] FW: Job Post - Classification Model Developer Thomson/West

[jeanette.vroman at contractor.thomson.com]

CLASSIFICATION MODEL DEVELOPER 
 
Name of Company/Location:  Thomson/West - Eagan, MN (Minneapolis, MN
area)
Company Website: http://west.thomson.com <http://west.thomson.com/> 
How to Apply:  Send Microsoft Word resume to Jeanette Vroman, Recruiter,
Thomson/West, jeanette.vroman at contractor.thomson.com or apply online at
http://west.thomson.com/careers/
 

DESCRIPTION
Thomson Legal & Regulatory (TLR) is a leading provider of integrated
information solutions to legal, tax, accounting, intellectual property,
compliance, business and government professionals around the world. 
 
Thomson West, a division of TLR, is seeking a Classification Model
Developer to join the Ontology team. This individual will develop and
maintain classification models that are used to index business
information and news documents via an automated process.  
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Create and maintain Bayesian, Keyword and Boolean models using the
Stratify Discovery System(tm).
* Create and maintain hierarchical databases of searches using both the
Stratify Discovery System(tm) and proprietary software.
* Conduct model optimization and ongoing model validation. 
* Create and maintain Precision and Recall metrics.
* Perform ongoing quality assurance and quality control of Ontology
Assets.
* Continually expand and augment classification models.
* Respond to customer facing issues relating to model quality.
* Develop internal documentation to detail processes and standard
operating procedures.
* Provide general Ontology assistance to Thomson West as required.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master's degree in Computer or Information Science strongly preferred.
Minimum 4 years professional experience.
* 2 years experience with taxonomies and document classification
processes.
* Strong development skills in classification model creation using
keyword and complex boolean structures.   Knowledge of Bayesian
modeling.
* Extensive experience with automated classification and extraction
engines.
* Experience with online database searching.
* Excellent verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills.
* Broad topic knowledge and skills at synthesizing and organizing
subject matter. 
* Extremely detail oriented.
* Ability to work independently.  Comfortable with providing
self-motivation and initiative.  
 
 
 

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From: Vroman, Jeanette 
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 1:14 PM
To: 'mnasis-l at asis.org'
Subject: Job Post - Classification Model Developer Thomson/West



CLASSIFICATION MODEL DEVELOPER
 
Name of Company/Location:  Thomson/West - Eagan, MN (Minneapolis, MN
area)
Company Website: http://west.thomson.com
How to Apply:  Send Microsoft Word resume to Jeanette Vroman, Recruiter,
Thomson/West, jeanette.vroman at contractor.thomson.com or apply online at
http://west.thomson.com/careers/
 

DESCRIPTION
Thomson Legal & Regulatory (TLR) is a leading provider of integrated
information solutions to legal, tax, accounting, intellectual property,
compliance, business and government professionals around the world. 
 
Thomson West, a division of TLR, is seeking a Classification Model
Developer to join the Ontology team. This individual will develop and
maintain classification models that are used to index business
information and news documents via an automated process.  
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Create and maintain Bayesian, Keyword and Boolean models using the
Stratify Discovery System(tm).
* Create and maintain hierarchical databases of searches using both the
Stratify Discovery System(tm) and proprietary software.
* Conduct model optimization and ongoing model validation. 
* Create and maintain Precision and Recall metrics.
* Perform ongoing quality assurance and quality control of Ontology
Assets.
* Continually expand and augment classification models.
* Respond to customer facing issues relating to model quality.
* Develop internal documentation to detail processes and standard
operating procedures.
* Provide general Ontology assistance to Thomson West as required.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master's degree in Computer or Information Science strongly preferred.
Minimum 4 years professional experience.
* 2 years experience with taxonomies and document classification
processes.
* Strong development skills in classification model creation using
keyword and complex boolean structures.   Knowledge of Bayesian
modeling.
* Extensive experience with automated classification and extraction
engines.
* Experience with online database searching.
* Excellent verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills.
* Broad topic knowledge and skills at synthesizing and organizing
subject matter. 
* Extremely detail oriented.
* Ability to work independently.  Comfortable with providing
self-motivation and initiative.