John Fleig, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio, US

• Lead a high-performing cross-department team of data scientists and software engineers, specializing insearch and relevance.Accomplishments:
• Trained, developed, and deployed a chemistry domain-specific model for document similarity,enhancing the accuracy and precision of search results.
• Designed a clustering algorithm to categorize user queries based on search topics.
• Designed and implemented advanced search features such as autosuggestion, query intent analysis,automatic document classification, semantic connection mining, and personalized relevance.
• Utilized a diverse tech stack including Java, Scala, Python, Spark, Graph Databases, Rest Services,MongoDB, shell scripting, Docker, and AWS to develop robust and scalable solutions.
• Acted as the primary subject matter expert for analytics related to user search metrics and conductedexperimental testing of features impacting search and relevance.

Columbus, OH, US

• Currently teaching a variety of master's level courses, including Comp Sci 620: Analysis of Algorithms,Comp Sci 630: Database Management, Comp Sci 691: Capstone, and Comp Sci 699: Independent Study.Accomplishments:
• Primarily responsible for instructing and guiding students in Analysis of Algorithms, providingcomprehensive knowledge and practical skills in algorithm design, analysis, and optimization.
• Conducted hybrid classes, combining face-to-face and online instruction to accommodate both on-campus and remote students.
• Fostered open lines of communication with students through email and 1:1 Zoom meetings, offeringpersonalized guidance, answering questions, and providing academic support.
• Acted as a mentor and advisor, assisting students in their academic and career aspirations, offeringguidance through independent studies and external professional development

• Currently teaching both Comp Sci 221: Database Design and Management and Comp Sci 451: DatabaseSystems and Big Data Processing courses, providing students with a comprehensive understanding ofdatabase concepts and.
• Designed and developed the course content for both courses, ensuring alignment with industry standards and incorporating open educational resources in collaboration with the university's center for teaching and learning.
• Facilitated asynchronous online courses, delivering all course material to students at the beginning ofthe term, fostering self-paced learning opportunities.
• Established a minimum pace for students' progress while encouraging proactive engagement andcommunication through online discussions, emails, and Zoom meetings.
• Employed various instructional methods, including multimedia resources, real-world examples, andhands-on projects, to enhance students' understanding and application of database design,management, and big data.
• Continually provide prompt and constructive feedback on assignments and assessments, guidingstudents in their learning journey and facilitating their mastery of course objectives.

• Co-founded a startup game development company displaying dedication and perseverance in seeing theproject through from conception to completion over multiple years. Accomplishments:
• Successfully released Forge Quest, a C++ game utilizing our own OpenGL-based game engine, available on Steam for PC, OSX, and Linux platforms.
• Led the development of configurable procedural world/dungeon generation for immersive gameplayexperiences.
• Engineered a distributed object replication network for seamless client-server play, allowing formultiplayer functionality.
• Implemented configurable/scripted enemy artificial intelligence, resulting in dynamic and engaginggameplay encounters.
• Showcased the progress of Forge Quest at GDEX, the Midwest's premier gaming expo, for fourconsecutive years, generating buzz and attracting potential players.

Canonsburg, PA, US

• Created and maintained an internationalized thick client application using the Eclipse RCP framework for windows and linux.
• Designed the initial backend database layers using JDBC and Hibernate against PostgreSQL and SQLServer.
• Helped develop a framework of distributed modules for the backend systems.
• PowerSG platform designed as a Service Oriented Architecture integrated over an XML message bus.
• Created and implemented a JUnit test framework to be used for unit and integration tests.
• Developed a workflow engine to be used within the PowerSG framework.

Columbus, OH, US

• Instructor for COMP 110 – Computer Science I.
• Instructor for COMP 120 – Computer Science II.
• Developed course content, activities, and projects for Computer Science I, Computer Science II, and Computer Science III as an overhaul to the undergraduate program.
• The curriculum was designed to focus on Object oriented analysis, test-first approaches, best practices, and peer programming excersizes.
• Helped implement a lab submission system for students to turn in course work via BlueJ.
• Conducted lectures for both face to face as well as online classes.

• Technical Lead on a customer driven project for BPL Global. Due to the success of the project from Mentorgen this led BPL Global to formed a new division for smart grid applications.
• Responsible for developing a web based application using their in-house framework and interface with Amperion repeaters for monitoring broadband internet service.

Columbus, Ohio, US

• Consultant for Sterling Commerce to develop a new product data component for their main Gentran product line which used GDSN.
• Duties involved object oriented architecture design, software engineering, and database management.
• Primary work involved the use of J2EE architecture, managing information flow across multiple systems, and multiplatform/multi-database support (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQLServer, DB2)

• Technical lead on several customer driven projects.
• Duties involved architecture design, programming, and project and team management.
• Primary work involved the use of JSP/EJB architecture utilizing IBM WebSphere application server and Oracle.
• Redesigned a product from an ASP from end which employed a com bridge to java classes for interaction with a SQL Server backend to an ASP.NET system using C# instead.
• Designed new features to allow system integration with UPS and FEDEX online tools and add RFQ functionality.

Columbus, Ohio, US

• Instructor for CIS 101 – Introduction to Microsoft Office
• Instructor for CIS 221 – the first course in the Software Component Engineering (SCE) sequence.
• Instructor for CIS 222 – the second course in the Software Component Engineering (SCE) sequence.
• Responsibilities included conducting lectures, facilitating group work, managing graders, and preparing course materials.

• Responsible for customer engagements, demos, and training.
• Travelled numerous times to train customers and provide technical support to sales and marketing at conventions or customer sites.
• Key work in foundation of their web front end. (Cold Fusion, CORBA, Servlets, EJB)
• Development lead for design and coding of product integration with LDAP.
• Primary person responsible for research and development of agent technology for use within the product engine.
• Frequently performed rapid advanced prototyping of product features.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science

B.S., B.S., Astronomy And Astrophysics, Physics

M.S., M.S., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering