Blake Shepard is an experienced professional with expertise in philosophy and knowledge-based systems. After serving as an Assistant Instructor at The University of Texas at Austin from August 1997 to May 1998, Blake transitioned to Cycorp, where roles included Ontology Lead from July 2017 to May 2025 and then Senior Ontologist, focusing on the development and management of a comprehensive ontology for machine reasoning AI. Currently, Blake is a Senior Ontologist at Bloomberg and also officiates soccer matches for the U.S. Soccer Federation since August 2018, blending a passion for athletics with fitness and event management. Blake holds a PhD in Philosophy from The University of Texas at Austin and a BA in Philosophy from Hamilton College.
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