I am John Bellew, Principal Full-Stack Developer & AI Systems Architect with 25+ years delivering secure, scalable, and intelligent digital platforms. I founded INFINIA to create AI companions, data-training pipelines, and edge inference platforms that merge engineering precision with human-centered intelligence. I design and deliver AI-native products and lead R&D and system architecture across projects at the edge of human–AI interaction. Flagship products include EmerV, Emi, and Forge.\n\nI have led full digital transformations for major institutions including Irish Funds, architecting a secure Azure + React + SharePoint operating system serving 150+ member organizations and 20,000+ users; I have experience across Microsoft, Matheson LLP, TrialView, and the Department of Education delivering modern cloud solutions, automation, and end-to-end Microsoft 365 and Azure infrastructures.

John Bellew

I am John Bellew, Principal Full-Stack Developer & AI Systems Architect with 25+ years delivering secure, scalable, and intelligent digital platforms. I founded INFINIA to create AI companions, data-training pipelines, and edge inference platforms that merge engineering precision with human-centered intelligence. I design and deliver AI-native products and lead R&D and system architecture across projects at the edge of human–AI interaction. Flagship products include EmerV, Emi, and Forge.\n\nI have led full digital transformations for major institutions including Irish Funds, architecting a secure Azure + React + SharePoint operating system serving 150+ member organizations and 20,000+ users; I have experience across Microsoft, Matheson LLP, TrialView, and the Department of Education delivering modern cloud solutions, automation, and end-to-end Microsoft 365 and Azure infrastructures.

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I am John Bellew, Principal Full-Stack Developer & AI Systems Architect with 25+ years delivering secure, scalable, and intelligent digital platforms. I founded INFINIA to create AI companions, data-training pipelines, and edge inference platforms that merge engineering precision with human-centered intelligence. I design and deliver AI-native products and lead R&D and system architecture across projects at the edge of human–AI interaction. Flagship products include EmerV, Emi, and Forge.\n\nI have led full digital transformations for major institutions including Irish Funds, architecting a secure Azure + React + SharePoint operating system serving 150+ member organizations and 20,000+ users; I have experience across Microsoft, Matheson LLP, TrialView, and the Department of Education delivering modern cloud solutions, automation, and end-to-end Microsoft 365 and Azure infrastructures.

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Founder & Principal AI Architect at INFINIA
May 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
As Founder and Principal AI Architect, I design and deliver AI-native products, lead R&D and system architecture across projects exploring edge-of-human–AI interaction. Flagship products include EmerV (adult AI companion), Emi (children's storytelling platform), and Forge (privacy-first training data factory).
Lead Engineer & AI Systems Architect - EmerV AI Companion Platform at INFINIA
January 1, 2024 - November 4, 2025
Architected EmerV, a production-grade SaaS AI companion platform for reflective, context-aware dialogue with persistent memory and multi-provider AI engine.
Lead Engineer & AI Systems Architect - Emi (emi.games) at INFINIA
January 1, 2024 - November 4, 2025
Designed Emi, a secure, emotionally intelligent AI storytelling companion for children, with safety layers, edge deployments, Kokoro TTS, and parental dashboards.
Lead Architect & AI Systems Engineer - Forge: AI Training Data Factory at INFINIA
January 1, 2025 - November 4, 2025
Designed Forge, a privacy-first training-data factory enabling researchers and startups to generate high-quality datasets securely, supporting offline and cloud workflows with multi-LLM integration.
Principal Full-Stack & AI Architect at Irish Funds Industry Operating System
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
As principal architect and sole developer, designed and delivered a secure, AI-powered digital platform modernising Ireland’s funds ecosystem; built a multi-platform architecture serving 150+ member organisations and 20,000+ users; integrated GPT-4.1 semantic search, Qdrant, Python-based RAG pipelines, and SharePoint integration.
Senior SharePoint & Power Platform Developer at BCM Global
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Led modernization from legacy SharePoint 2007/2010 to 2019 & Online; delivered automated Power Apps/Power Automate solutions replacing manual workflows company-wide.
Senior SharePoint Developer & Solutions Architect at Department of Education
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Architected and maintained five national-scale SharePoint/ASP.NET systems including SGAB, STA, PsyMIS and ePlanning, delivering efficiency gains and long-term operation.
Senior SharePoint & .NET Solutions Architect at TrialView
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Delivered the digital courtroom platform; built .NET Core API + SharePoint backend for secure evidence management and automated trial-book generation.
Full-Stack Team Lead / Senior .NET Developer at Matheson LLP
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Created firm-wide “People Finder” intranet, integrating HR, AD, and SharePoint data to improve reliability and usability.
SharePoint Solutions Architect & .NET Developer at Dept of Education / Sogeti
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Built the Translation Service Platform (SharePoint 2013 extranet), laying the foundation for multiple follow-on systems.
Senior SharePoint Online Developer & Solution Architect at Microsoft / Accenture
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Pioneered Microsoft’s first SharePoint Online learning portal (pre-GA); recognized for innovation and impact.
Full-Stack Web Developer & Network Administrator at OmniNetwork (Italy)
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Designed e-commerce and Oracle-backed back-office systems; managed Windows 2000 infrastructure and network security.
Web & Windows Developer / Systems Technician at Mapflow GIS
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Built the company Intranet and early mobile WAP interfaces; delivered end-to-end IT support and infrastructure upgrades.

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Financial Services, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet
    paper Matheson Law Firm – Enterprise Internal Applications Suite

    At Matheson, Ireland’s premier law firm, I led the full-stack development team in delivering a transformative suite of internal enterprise applications serving nearly 1,000 staff. My flagship achievement was architecting and launching People Finder—a LinkedIn-style staff directory that revolutionized internal collaboration. This platform features dynamic profile photos, instant search, skills tagging, organizational charts, and integrated office floor plans, all automatically synchronized with HR and access card systems. Celebrated in a firm-wide launch and still running maintenance-free over 8 years later, People Finder set a new standard for internal software quality and longevity.

    I also engineered an end-to-end Event Registration System, enabling seamless management of firm events with automated attendee tracking, analytics, and deep integration with staff directories. My technical leadership spanned database design (SQL Server), secure authentication (Active Directory), responsive web interfaces (ASP.NET MVC, jQuery, Bootstrap), and process automation—while mentoring junior developers and delivering comprehensive training across the firm.

    Matheson’s leadership praised my attention to detail, strategic thinking, and collaborative spirit. My work empowered staff, streamlined operations, and established best-in-class internal systems that continue to deliver daily value and reliability—demonstrating expertise in full-stack architecture, enterprise integration, and high-impact solution delivery.

    paper TrialView – Legal Trial Book Generation Platform

    As Senior .NET API Developer and Cloud Architect, I designed and delivered TrialView: a production-grade legal document management platform now trusted by leading law firms across Ireland. TrialView automates the generation of professional trial books for courtroom use, featuring a sophisticated .NET Core REST API backend with Azure cloud deployment, dual-database architecture, and enterprise-grade security (Azure Key Vault, RBAC).

    Key innovations include an advanced PDF processing pipeline—automatically merging documents, generating custom divider and index pages, and applying professional watermarking and sequential page numbering logic tailored for legal evidence presentation. The system efficiently manages large-scale document repositories, integrates seamlessly with Azure Blob Storage, and ensures robust error handling and audit trails through structured NLog logging.

    TrialView has transformed trial preparation, reducing document collation time from days to hours while improving consistency, security, and compliance. This project exemplifies my expertise in .NET architecture, cloud infrastructure, complex file processing, and scalable API development for high-stakes, regulated environments.

    paper Department of Education – Enterprise SharePoint Solutions Portfolio

    Over a decade-long partnership with Ireland’s Department of Education, I architected and delivered five mission-critical enterprise applications, all still serving thousands of users nationwide. My work spans two major contracts (2015, 2020–2022), establishing a foundation of trust, technical excellence, and long-term maintainability across the national education system.

    Highlights include the award-winning Translation Service Platform—a secure extranet serving 20+ external supplier organizations—which has operated flawlessly for over 10 years. I developed the bilingual Student Grant Appeals Board (SGAB) portal and School Transport Appeals (STA) platform, both replacing fragmented manual workflows with modern, accessible, and government-compliant digital systems. For the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS), I delivered the PsyMIS Critical Incidents application, enabling precise workload analysis and national-level BI reporting. The ePlanning Strategic Governance Platform unified 25+ departmental divisions under a single action plan framework, achieving a 70% reduction in PMO report preparation time.

    Technically, these solutions leverage SharePoint 2016/2019/Online, SPFx, React, TypeScript, ASP.NET, Power Automate, C#, Azure AD, SQL Server, and robust REST API integrations. I implemented multi-role RBAC, bilingual content, comprehensive audit trails, and government-grade security and accessibility (WCAG 2.1). My systems remain in active production, reflecting expertise in enterprise architecture, workflow automation, and high-impact public sector delivery.

    paper BCM Global – SharePoint & Power Platform Modernization

    At BCM Global, I led two consecutive contract engagements—spanning 19 months—as Senior SharePoint and Power Platform Developer, delivering a complete modernization of their enterprise collaboration infrastructure. I managed a large-scale migration from legacy SharePoint 2007/2010 environments to SharePoint 2019 (on-premise) and SharePoint Online, architecting and deploying the entire SharePoint Subscription Edition from the ground up.

    My solutions included developing critical PowerApps for HR requisition and business workflow automation, seamlessly integrating them with SharePoint Online and Power Automate to enable end-to-end process automation. I executed complex content migrations using ShareGate and custom PowerShell scripts, ensuring zero data loss and minimal business disruption. The project encompassed advanced security and maintenance frameworks, SPFx component libraries for a consistent user experience, and comprehensive documentation and training programs to support ongoing adoption and maintenance.

    BCM Global’s leadership commended the quality and reliability of my work, reflected in their decision to re-engage me for a second contract. This project showcases deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SharePoint administration and migration, and enterprise-scale automation—delivering measurable improvements in operational efficiency, security, and user experience.

    paper Irish Funds Industry Operating System – AI-Powered Member Portal

    The Irish Funds Industry Operating System is a bespoke, enterprise-grade platform serving Ireland’s entire investment funds industry. Delivered single-handedly for Irish Funds—the national industry association—the system replaced over a decade of fragmented legacy infrastructure with a secure, cloud-native, AI-powered ecosystem now central to 150+ member organizations and 20,000 users.

    The platform features a modern React/TypeScript frontend and Node.js/Python backend, deep Azure cloud integration, and a robust content management suite spanning 14 feature areas: dynamic news, policy dashboards, regulatory tracking, analytics (ETFBook), media center, and a custom AI Assistant. The AI Assistant leverages GPT-4.1 and a self-hosted Qdrant vector database to enable semantic, context-aware search across SharePoint, PDFs, and regulatory documents—fully replacing legacy keyword-based systems with state-of-the-art Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture.

    Key innovations include multi-tenant configuration, custom SSO and RBAC, mobile-first design, integration with 40+ SharePoint lists and Power Automate flows, secure Azure infrastructure (private VNets, firewalls, RBAC), and zero downtime migration. The platform is praised by industry leadership for its reliability, transformative user experience, and AI-driven capabilities—demonstrating expertise in full-stack development, cloud architecture, AI/ML integration, and large-scale enterprise delivery.

    paper Forge – AI Training Data Factory & MLOps Platform

    Forge is an enterprise-grade, multi-tenant SaaS platform purpose-built to automate the generation of high-quality training data for LLM fine-tuning workflows. Designed for AI researchers and startups, Forge enables scalable creation of question-answer pairs from documents—eliminating the need for costly manual annotation. Its backbone is a robust FastAPI Python backend (5,298+ lines), orchestrating multiple AI providers (Ollama, Azure OpenAI GPT-4.1, Gemini, OpenAI) with automatic failover and advanced rate limit handling, ensuring 99.9% API availability.

    The platform features a secure, multi-tenant Azure SQL Server database, real-time job progress tracking, background job processing with thread pools, and a thread-safe file writing system for concurrent operations. Forge’s React/TypeScript frontend delivers a modern, responsive UI for seamless workflow—from document upload to dataset export in multiple formats (ChatML, Alpaca, ShareGPT, JSONL). Enterprise security is enforced via Auth0 JWT authentication, with full tenant isolation across all operations.

    Key innovations include granular job orchestration, document-centric and individual pair storage formats, advanced text cleaning and repetition detection, and customizable AI personas for consistent training data generation. Forge demonstrates deep expertise in distributed systems, concurrent processing, production Python architecture, and scalable cloud deployment—empowering organizations to accelerate their AI/ML development cycles with reliable, high-quality training datasets.

    Forge is at the final stages of development

    paper Emi – AI Storytelling Companion for Children

    Emi is a production-ready, full-stack SaaS platform designed to deliver safe, engaging, and personalized storytelling experiences for children. Built under the INFINIA product studio, Emi combines advanced AI narrative generation (Azure OpenAI GPT-4.1) with a multi-layered safety architecture—including pre-generation constraints, post-generation LLM safety checks, and comprehensive keyword filtering—to ensure all content is age-appropriate and parent-approved. The platform features eight unique story types, a real-time token-based freemium model, and Stripe-powered subscription management for seamless user onboarding and monetization.

    The architecture spans a React/TypeScript frontend, FastAPI Python backend, Azure SQL Server database, and Node.js email automation service. Emi includes a parent dashboard for story history and usage analytics, anonymous “try before signup” onboarding, and robust subscription lifecycle management. Launched in just one month and showcased to 10,000+ attendees at PetExpo 2025, Emi demonstrates expertise in rapid product delivery, AI safety, SaaS infrastructure, and child-focused UX—empowering families with creative, secure storytelling at scale.

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    paper EmerV – Adult Relational AI Companion Platform

    EmerV is a fully production SaaS platform designed to provide emotionally intelligent AI companionship for adults seeking guidance in spirituality, personal growth, and self-discovery. Architected and delivered end-to-end, EmerV integrates five specialized domains—Tarot, Astrology, Dreamwork, Lunar Phases, and Crystal Guidance—into a cohesive conversational experience powered by a persistent memory system. The platform leverages advanced AI models (Azure OpenAI GPT-4.1, Gemini, Together AI) and a dual-backend vector memory (Qdrant/FAISS), ensuring context-aware, multi-session interactions with consistent personality traits and long-term relationship intelligence.

    Built with React/TypeScript frontend and a robust FastAPI Python backend (11,000+ lines), EmerV features comprehensive Azure cloud infrastructure, enterprise-grade security (Auth0, SSL/TLS), and a production database tracking all user interactions. The Progressive Web App delivers a seamless, secure, and responsive user experience across devices. EmerV demonstrates deep technical expertise in AI/ML integration, vector databases, and scalable SaaS architecture—empowering users with personalized, meaningful guidance and ongoing relationship continuity.

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