Eric Covey

Independent AI Systems Practice

Jan 2026 – Present

AI Systems Architect · AI Automation Engineer · Advanced Base44 Educator

Build production web apps, AI agents, client portals, and internal business systems as a Certified Partner and Advanced Educator ranked among the top builders on the platform, while teaching others how to build effectively with Base44.

• ◆Reached Specialist tier, ranking in the top 0.03% of Base44 users within the first seven months on the platform.
• ◆Architect AI workflows and automations that connect LLMs, payments, scheduling, and external services into reliable systems.
• ◆Partner with clients to translate real-world problems into simple, effective software and ship them to web and mobile from a single codebase.
• ◆Deliver landing pages, membership portals, private content AI, and custom dashboards end to end.
• ◆Maintain a personal hub at ericcovey.me directing project and partnership traffic to a public Base44 profile.

HardQuestions.app

2026 – Present

Founder & AI Product Builder

Founded and built a collaborative AI workspace that helps people rehearse the high-stakes conversations they can't afford to get wrong — performance reviews, salary negotiations, co-founder exits, and difficult boundaries.

• ◆Designed a role-play engine where users describe the conversation they're dreading and the AI responds in character as their counterpart, letting them fail safely until the words feel like theirs.
• ◆Built a debrief system that breaks down what worked, where the user got defensive, and what they missed, then turns takeaways into a prep checklist for the real conversation.
• ◆Created adaptive coaching that sharpens over time as HQ learns the user's role, blind spots, and communication style across sessions.
• ◆Served managers, founders, sales professionals, HR, educators, and healthcare and legal professionals preparing difficult disclosures.
• ◆Led product strategy, interface design, brand direction, and deployment on Base44.

AIScribe.me

2026 – Present

Founder & AI Product Builder

Founded and built a personalized AI writing platform that learns each user's writing voice and business context to generate content that sounds human, specific, and authentic.

• ◆Designed a conversational voice-calibration workflow that learns tone, rhythm, vocabulary, sentence structure, openings, closings, and formatting from user-provided writing samples.
• ◆Built personalized generation tools for emails, blog posts, social content, video scripts, advertising copy, and other business writing.
• ◆Created natural-language revision tools that let users refine content conversationally while preserving their established writing voice.
• ◆Developed authenticated accounts, individual voice profiles, saved content libraries, subscription access, and payment workflows.
• ◆Led product strategy, interface design, brand development, pricing, launch positioning, and deployment on Base44.

The Prayer Wall LLC

July 2026 – Present

Founder & Platform Builder

Remote

Founded and built ThePrayerWall.Social, a free Christian prayer community where people share prayer requests, pray for one another, leave encouragement, and celebrate answered prayers.

• ◆Designed the platform architecture, user experience, brand direction, and community structure.
• ◆Built public, member-only, anonymous, group, and private prayer-request options.
• ◆Developed prayer acknowledgments, encouragement, follows, updates, private groups, reporting, and moderation features.
• ◆Created a social experience without advertisements, likes, follower counts, popularity rankings, or visibility algorithms.
• ◆Established privacy standards, community safeguards, content systems, and operational workflows.
• ◆Lead ongoing product strategy and Base44 platform development.

Gut Compass™

2026 – Present

Founder & Product Builder

Founded and developed a personal health-tracking platform designed to help people recognize patterns across digestive symptoms, food, sleep, stress, habits, and daily routines.

• ◆Designed user workflows for symptom tracking, meal logging, bowel movement records, daily check-ins, personal goals, dashboards, reports, and AI-assisted insights.
• ◆Translated complex health-tracking needs into a clear, accessible digital experience focused on self-observation and pattern awareness.
• ◆Built the platform and underlying business system using Base44, including data structures, dashboards, interface design, product positioning, and AI coaching features.
• ◆Established the guiding principle: "Listen to the body before it has to shout."

Shadow Cross Ministry

Dec 2025 – Present

Founder & Servant Leader

Mount Orab, Ohio

Founded and lead a nonprofit Christian ministry centered on Scripture, prayer, discipleship, and faith-based burden-bearing support.

• ◆Developed the Cross-Bearer Path, Armor of God teachings, Daily Light resources, and Return to Truth framework.
• ◆Create teaching material, devotionals, prayer resources, website content, and community communications.
• ◆Lead ministry planning, volunteer development, outreach, partnerships, and digital growth.
• ◆Provide faith-rooted conversations for people walking through difficult seasons.

Umbralysis LTD

March 2025 – June 2026

Founder & Principal Consultant

Founded a personal development and educational company focused on self-awareness, emotional regulation, perception, mental toughness, and disciplined action.

• ◆Developed original frameworks, including the NYX Framework and SHADE Field Theory™, to help users examine patterns, challenge distorted thinking, and respond more intentionally under pressure.
• ◆Created digital tools, educational programs, written resources, coaching systems, daily reflection prompts, and certification materials.
• ◆Combined behavioral observation, cognitive reframing, emotional regulation, leadership development, and personal responsibility into structured learning experiences.
• ◆Managed brand strategy, product development, curriculum design, digital content, client communication, and platform development.

Ninzen®

Present

Founder, Martial Arts Instructor & Writer

Founded a practical martial arts path grounded in breath, perception, restraint, and real-world discipline.

• ◆Develop written doctrine, training frameworks, curriculum, student resources, and digital learning tools.
• ◆Draw from experience in kata, bunkai, Kyusho, Tuite, Ninjutsu, Kali, and behavioral observation.
• ◆Teach awareness as a trainable discipline rather than fear-based hypervigilance.
• ◆Publish articles exploring martial history, perception, pressure, stillness, discipline, and ethical force.

Static Breath

2025 – Present

Founder, Songwriter & Creative Director

Created Static Breath in honor of my younger brother Elijah, who lives with cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus. The project combines human creative direction with AI-assisted production to build atmospheric alternative metal.

• ◆Develop original lyrics, song concepts, track narratives, and album themes centered on pain, perseverance, identity, and strength.
• ◆Direct the project's sound, brand identity, cover artwork, release naming, and visual storytelling.
• ◆Use AI-assisted music and production tools to shape arrangements, vocals, sonic textures, and finished releases under human direction.
• ◆Build a distinctive sound combining heavy guitars, industrial glitch textures, dark atmosphere, and ghost-static energy.

BlackFile Records

Mar 2025 – Present

Founder

Remote

Founded BlackFile Records, an independent record label and creative operations company focused on heavy music, experimental sound, digital production, and artist-owned creative development. I oversee label strategy, music production, release planning, branding, visual direction, distribution, and development of original projects including Static Breath. BlackFile operates with a simple philosophy: build distinctive work, protect the identity behind it, and maintain ownership of the signal.

• ◆Record label strategy and operations
• ◆Artist and project development
• ◆Music production and release management
• ◆Creative direction and visual identity
• ◆Digital distribution and publishing strategy
• ◆AI-assisted creative production

Doggy Dojo

Present

Dog Trainer and Handler Coach

Provide positive, practical dog training and handler coaching in parks and everyday environments.

• ◆Coach handlers in engagement, leash handling, calm leadership, reinforcement timing, and safe proofing.
• ◆Help dogs learn to focus around real distractions before advancing to greater freedom.
• ◆Build repeatable training plans around each dog's temperament, environment, and current skill level.
• ◆Emphasize positive reinforcement, safety, consistency, and clear communication.

Assistant Instructor

Assisted with instruction in Ryukyu Kempo, kata, bunkai, anatomy, Kyusho, and Tuite as an Assistant Instructor.

• ◆Helped students develop technique, coordination, discipline, awareness, and controlled application.
• ◆Supported safe class structure and practical partner training.
• ◆Learned to translate complex physical concepts into clear, repeatable instruction.
• ◆Developed the teaching foundation that later informed Ninzen®.

STIA Energy

2025

Independent Partner Contractor | L1 Setter

Supported customer acquisition through independent lead generation and appointment setting in a performance-based sales process.

• ◆Initiated conversations with prospective customers and identified interest in available energy services.
• ◆Qualified opportunities and scheduled appointments for closing representatives.
• ◆Maintained consistent follow-up, professional communication, and accurate lead information.

IGS Energy

Jul 2022 – 2024

Home Energy Consultant / Territory Manager

Consulted homeowners on residential energy options through territory-based direct sales and relationship building.

• ◆Managed prospecting, customer conversations, follow-up, and territory development.
• ◆Explained service terms, pricing structures, and enrollment information in clear language.
• ◆Built trust through direct, respectful communication with homeowners.

Kohl's

2022

Loss Prevention Supervisor

Supported store safety, asset protection, and incident response as a Loss Prevention Supervisor.

• ◆Monitored CCTV and floor activity for theft, fraud, safety concerns, and policy violations.
• ◆Conducted investigations and prepared accurate incident documentation.
• ◆Coached associates on shortage awareness, reporting, and safe response practices.

Derby City Gaming

2018 – 2021

Surveillance Shift Manager

Louisville, Kentucky

Led surveillance operations within a fast-moving, regulated gaming environment as a Shift Manager.

• ◆Directed shift activity, assigned monitoring priorities, and supported surveillance agents.
• ◆Reviewed live and recorded video during investigations and significant incidents.
• ◆Trained team members in observation, documentation, evidence handling, and professional judgment.

Belterra Park

Surveillance Agent

Cincinnati, Ohio area

Monitored gaming operations and facility activity through live CCTV systems as a Surveillance Agent.

• ◆Identified unusual behavior, policy violations, safety concerns, and potential gaming irregularities.
• ◆Conducted recorded-video reviews and preserved relevant evidence.
• ◆Prepared clear, factual reports for supervisors and operational partners.

Dillard's

Loss Prevention Officer

Monitored customer and employee activity for theft, fraud, and operational loss as a Loss Prevention Officer.

• ◆Used floor observation and CCTV systems to identify suspicious behavior.
• ◆Conducted investigations and documented incidents accurately.
• ◆Assisted with merchandise recovery and evidence preservation.