Jeremiah Connelly

26 Years of Business Rules Excellence

I have been working in the business rule engine domain for the better part of 26 years now. I have worked across a broad number of projects and companies, spanning multiple industries including Financial Services, Insurance, Manufacturing, and Government.

Primary Technical Expertise

The main toolset I primarily have deep knowledge and experience on is FICO Blaze Advisor and FICO Decision Modeler. I have implemented these systems across all major sectors with both onshore and offshore teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Business Rule Architect: Working with both business and technical implementation teams to architect solutions around effectively using the rule engine, from server-side Java to database invocations.
• Business Rule Developer: Taking business user requirements and properly structuring and writing the rules into the engine, in both visible format (for business users) and technical pseudo-Java code format.
• Business Rule Analyst: Working directly with business teams and business analysts to refine and build rule requirement documents in a format easily consumed by development teams.
• Business Rule Mentor: Helping business teams refine requirements and working with both onshore and offshore development teams to teach the ins and outs of toolsets and rule implementations.

Project Impact

My experience with these tools has allowed me to architect and implement complex business rule systems that are both scalable and maintainable. I have successfully delivered projects across diverse industries, ensuring robust solutions that meet specific business requirements while maintaining technical excellence.

AI Utilization & Applications

With my technical background, I am actively exploring and gaining hands-on experience with various AI toolsets and their applications. This includes leveraging AI in areas such as data analysis, automation, and creative problem-solving. My goal is to deepen my understanding of AI technologies and apply them effectively to real-world challenges.

Current AI Projects

• Web and Mobile Applications: Utilizing existing web technologies with integrated chatbots and future integration of automated AI agents.
• Creative Writing Assistance: A set of short stories where AI assistance has helped create portions of the story frameworks.
• Interactive Mobile Apps: Applications that integrate with audio and visual AI agents to interact with users.
• Personal AI Agents: A set of AI agents I am working on to help with day-to-day tasks, built using various toolsets and integrated into a single application.
• Business Automation Agents: AI Automation Agents for businesses to implement automated repetitive tasks.

AI Toolset Ecosystem

I believe in using the right tool for the right job. Each AI program I use serves a very specific goal and reason, used in a structured, specialized way:

• Kortex: My primary brainstorming tool for documenting ideas and building refined prompts through interactive questioning.
• Manus & Claude: Primary AI agents for task performance and high-level research.
• SudoWrite: Creative writing assistance, helping transition from technical to creative writing style.
• NotebookLM: Source-based research with advanced prompt sets for granular analysis.
• Bolt: Rapid prototyping with IDE-like functionality for development projects.
• Gumloop: Workflow automation, connecting tools and processes into seamless sequences.
• RelevanceAI: No-code AI Agent development and client demonstrations.
• n8n: Custom workflow creation by connecting APIs and services for Agentic systems.

Workflow Diagram: Click on image for larger view

Aspiring Data Scientist

I am currently aspiring to become a data scientist and am working towards that end by taking a number of courses, classes and eventually move towards a Masters program. As I progress further towards that goal, I will be updating my journey here with new achievements and learnings.

Current Certifications & Knowledge Development

I am actively working on the following knowledge sets and certifications:

• AWS Cloud Practitioner: Foundation in cloud computing and AWS services
• AWS AI Practitioner: Specialized knowledge in AWS AI and machine learning services
• Tableau Desktop Specialist: Data visualization and business intelligence skills
• PCEP (Python Certified Entry Level Programmer): Python programming fundamentals

Practical Projects & Application

As part of this journey, I am working on a number of projects that combine theoretical learning with practical application. These projects include both personal and professional initiatives that demonstrate my growing expertise in data science methodologies and tools.

Learning Approach

My approach to data science education combines:

• Formal coursework and certification programs
• Hands-on project development
• Integration with my existing business rules and AI expertise
• Real-world application in business contexts

Future Goals

In the near future, my goal is to get my master's in Data Science at University of Colorado Boulder

Project Overview

This project showcases how combining business rules and requirements with AI agents can automate and streamline the insurance underwriting process. By integrating these technologies, the system intelligently evaluates applications, reducing the need for manual review and enabling faster, more consistent underwriting decisions.

Key Features

• Sample Applicant Management: View and adjust sample applicants for testing
• Underwriting Decisions: Automated decision-making with explainable AI
• Business Rules Integration: View and adjust sample business rules
• AI Prompt Transparency: Full visibility into AI prompts used
• A/B Testing Framework: Compare different approaches and results

Technical Implementation

The system combines traditional business rules with modern AI agents to create a hybrid approach that maintains compliance while leveraging AI capabilities for enhanced decision-making.

Project Links

Application Link

View Rules and AI Underwriting Application

Usage Limitations

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Portfolio Usages Today: 18

Project Vision

Using machine learning models trained on real utility data, weather patterns, and HVAC efficiency ratings, the AI generates personalized temperature schedules and equipment recommendations. The system features a natural language interface powered by RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) that allows users to ask questions like "How much can I save by upgrading to SEER 16?" and receive data-driven answers.

Focus Areas

• Data Collection: Analyzing energy usage data from various SEER rated HVAC and Heating units, initially focused on the Phoenix Metro area
• Predictive Modeling: Building machine learning models to predict energy usage based on historical data (weather, time of year, local energy costs) and external factors (house size, year built, age of HVAC unit)
• AI Integration: Integrating the machine learning model with an AI agent to provide recommendations for energy conservation and optimization

Advanced AI Capabilities

This project demonstrates several cutting-edge AI capabilities:

• Predictive modeling for energy consumption
• Multi-objective optimization for cost and comfort
• Conversational AI with RAG for natural language queries
• Real-time weather and utility data integration

Market Relevance

This project addresses a real market need in Phoenix's extreme climate, where energy efficiency can significantly impact both comfort and costs. The system provides practical, data-driven recommendations for homeowners and businesses.

Current Status

Note: This project is still in the early stages of development and is not yet available for demonstration. Current development phases are listed here for better visibility and tracking

• Phase 1: (IN PROGRESS) Requirements: Gather energy usage data and SEER data from various sources, requirements documentation and PRD development.
• Phase 2: (IN PROGRESS) ML Model Training: Developing and training machine learning models and testing data sources for validity.
• Phase 3: (UPCOMING) Baseline-MVP Development: Building the minimum viable product for initial testing and feedback. This phase will focus on integrating the trained ML models into a CLI application first.
• Phase 4: (UPCOMING) AI Integration: Integrating AI models in the application for enhanced user interaction and personalized recommendations.
• Phase 5: (UPCOMING) UI Development: Building a web application to provide a user-friendly interface for interacting with the system.
• Phase 6: (UPCOMING) Testing, Validation and UAT: Conducting thorough testing and validation of the system to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Phase 7: (UPCOMING) Deployment: Deploying the system for real-world use and monitoring its performance.
• Phase 8: (UPCOMING) Advanced Feature Integration: Adding additional features and enhancements based on user feedback and evolving requirements.

AI Agent Marketplace

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Current Book Projects

As part of my personal projects, I am working on several books that I have been wanting to write for a long time. These books are a mix of sci-fi, fiction, and humor, and are in various stages of writing development.

Active Projects

• Project: Scattered An AI writing assisted set of short stories exploring various themes and narratives
• Project: CYOA An abstract humorous book about development from a genre that was popular in my childhood
• Project: Papercut Another abstract humorous book with innovative format and presentation

Writing Philosophy

As a primarily technical person, my natural writing style reflects structured, logical thinking. AI tools help me bridge the gap between technical precision and creative storytelling, allowing me to explore imaginative concepts while maintaining clarity and purpose.

Cosplay Journey

A number of years ago I started to get into cosplay and have been working on a couple of costumes over the years. I am hoping to document some of these as I finish them up and continue exploring this creative outlet.

Current Project

Future Project

Fitness Journey

Is it vain? Absolutely! But I am an avid gym enthusiast and I love the way it makes me feel (and more importantly my mental state) after a good gym session. I'm tracking my fitness journey here as I continue to age and maintain both physical and mental well-being.

JEFIT Account

A link to my profile on Jefit for when I go to the gym and log my progress

Jefit User - Artimas

Capturing Moments

Photography represents some photos that I have taken over the years that I enjoy and reflect back on. It serves as both a creative outlet and a way to document experiences and perspectives.

Colorado Springs, CO

Took this while I was hiking with my brother and sister on a visit back in 2023

Forks, WA

This one at an AirBnB that we stayed at on a fishing trip with boys back in 2022

Culinary Background

I enjoy cooking and had been a cook for quite a few years in the past at a number of restaurants. This kitchen experience provided a strong fondness to keep cooking and trying new ideas in the kitchen

Recipe Collection

A number of these recipes have been requested by friends and family over the years, and I thought I would add them here for anyone else to enjoy. These represent both personal favorites and recipes I have made for large family gatherings over the last few years.

Video Creation Journey

A work in progress for sure, but a placeholder for one or two film projects that I am hoping to make at some point. This represents my interest in exploring visual storytelling and video creation.

Future Project Plans

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