ONOMASTIC RESOURCES, LLC
TAMPA, FLORIDA

OnoMagic Resources, LLC, founded by Dr. Leonard Shaefer, is a renowned group of specialists dedicated to understanding how names work with information technology. Based in Tampa, Florida, and born on April 22, 2015, ONOMASTIC RESOURCES has been leading the charge in developing automated techniques for handling names since its inception. Dr. Shaefer's journey began with his doctoral studies at Georgetown University during the mid-1980s, where he pioneered research into the unique challenges posed by named entities under linguistic romanization-a project initiated for the U.S. Department of State and extended to various governmental agencies involved in name-related intelligence work. This early experience equipped him with invaluable expertise about names across diverse cultural and linguistic contexts. For over a decade, Dr. Shaefer collected vital data on names from numerous global U.S. installations, gleaning key insights relevant to challenges faced by automated systems in areas such as visa processing, border control, law enforcement, anti-terrorism, and Anti-Money Laundering efforts. His work significantly advanced IBM's Global Name Recognition (GNR) solutions during his time serving as Chief Scientist on their Master Data Management team, contributing to developments that were adopted by leading financial institutions like Scotia Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, Citi, and Banco Itau. Today, ONOMASTIC RESOURCES continues to grow under Dr. Shaefer's leadership, with a clear focus on innovating within the realm of name-processing technologies-a field where his legacy profoundly influences the advancement of related IT systems.