Jeremiah Connelly

25+ Years of Business Rule Architecture

Deep, hands-on expertise in the business rule engine domain across dozens of projects and companies spanning Financial Services, Insurance, Manufacturing, and Government. The work has ranged from greenfield implementations to legacy modernization efforts requiring both technical precision and stakeholder alignment.

Primary Technical Expertise

Primary toolset is FICO Blaze Advisor and FICO Decision Modeler, implemented across all major sectors with both onshore and offshore teams. The depth covers the full stack: from server-side Java integration to rule authoring in formats consumable by both business users and development teams.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Business Rule Architect: Designing end-to-end rule engine solutions, bridging business intent with technical implementation, from server-side Java to database invocations.
• Business Rule Developer: Translating business requirements into properly structured rules, in both human-readable and technical pseudo-Java formats.
• Business Rule Analyst: Working directly with business and BA teams to produce requirement documents structured for clean developer handoff.
• Business Rule Mentor: Training onshore and offshore teams on toolset mechanics, rule design patterns, and implementation best practices.

Project Impact

Delivered complex, scalable business rule systems across diverse industries, maintaining technical excellence while meeting strict compliance and business requirements. The consistent focus: rules that are readable by the business, maintainable by developers, and built to evolve without accumulating debt.

AI Utilization & Applications

AI work here is applied, not theoretical. The focus is on orchestration, automation, and context engineering, building systems where agents reason and execute with minimal manual intervention. This spans product development at Novus Forge, mobile application delivery, and the ongoing refinement of agentic frameworks built on first-principles thinking.

Active AI Work

• Novus Forge Platform: Founding and building a suite of AI applications (Koda, Axis, Syllabus) targeting orchestration, automation, and agent-driven workflows.
• Centenarian OS: Live iOS application on the App Store, privacy-first health tracking built in Swift with zero cloud dependency.
• Business Automation Agents: AI agents designed to replace repetitive business processes, built on structured agentic frameworks.
• Creative Writing Assistance: AI-assisted short fiction exploring the boundary between structured technical thinking and narrative storytelling.

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

Data Science & Analytics

A structured pursuit layered on top of 25+ years of systems and logic architecture. The goal is to add rigorous statistical and ML tooling to an already strong foundation in decision systems, not to start from scratch, but to extend a proven analytical framework into the data domain.

Certifications & Knowledge Development

Active certification work includes:

• AWS Cloud Practitioner: Cloud computing foundations and AWS service architecture
• AWS AI Practitioner: AWS AI and machine learning service specialization
• Tableau Desktop Specialist: Data visualization and business intelligence
• PCEP (Python Certified Entry Level Programmer): Python programming fundamentals

Practical Application

Certifications are paired with hands-on project work, including ML components in the SEER Energy platform and data-driven features across Novus Forge products. The priority is applied knowledge: building things that work, not collecting credentials.

Long-Term Goal

Master's in Data Science, 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

A comprehensive ecosystem of AI agents designed to automate daily tasks, optimize business processes, and provide assistance across multiple domains and use cases.

The agents listed and described in the marketplace are all active and available for demonstration or usage at anytime. Click on the "View Details" link on each agent to learn more about the capabilities or reach out to me for more details

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About Novus Forge

Novus Forge is an AI application studio I founded with the mission of developing a suite of applications focused on orchestration and automation. The platform serves as the foundation for multiple AI-driven products targeting both individual users and enterprise clients.

Key Products

• Koda: AI-driven application focused on intelligent code and workflow orchestration.
• Axis: AI-driven automation platform designed to streamline business operations.
• Syllabus: Educational and informational AI application powering the AI Agent Marketplace.

Go-to-Market Strategy

Currently executing a 6-month "Path to Paid" strategy to acquire initial trial and enterprise users, with a focus on demonstrating measurable ROI through AI orchestration and legacy system integration.

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Project Overview

Centenarian OS is a privacy-first longevity accountability app built specifically for health-conscious men aged 50+. Inspired by Peter Attia's Medicine 3.0 framework and informed by seven longevity and wellness research books, the app tracks four evidence-based pillars of long-term health.

The Four Pillars

• Blue Ring (Hydration + Creatine): Daily water intake and dual creatine supplementation tracking.
• Red Ring (Protein Intake): Four separate protein entries of 30g+ per day to optimize muscle retention.
• Green Ring (Movement): Phase-rotating training with gym and travel-friendly options across 5/3/1, PPL, GVT, Bodybuilding, and Deload cycles.
• Purple Ring (Journal & Mind): Morning sunlight exposure and daily journaling with rotating prompts.

Additional Tracking

• Zone 2 cardio with personalized heart rate calculations
• BOLT Score (breath-hold tolerance test)
• Dead hang timer for grip strength
• Weekly recaps with letter grades and reflection prompts
• Sleep, energy, and stress scoring

Privacy Model

Everything stays on your device. Built with Apple's SwiftData framework. No account required, no cloud sync, no data transmission. Your health data is yours alone.

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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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