Private-first AI tools
Thoughtful applications that keep intelligence local, secure, and under your control.
I build thoughtful software for everyday complexity.
I'm Shyam Pandya, an AI and automation engineer building intelligent workflows, dependable platforms, and privacy-conscious software. I run Chhaya Digital, an independent software studio in New Jersey. I also build Cuedora, a private-first Mac app for dictation and screenshot capture.
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Selected work
Connected media experiences
Immersive, cohesive experiences across devices that respect your time and attention.
Reliable creative automation
Practical automation that removes friction and supports your creative process.
Shepherd
Public open-source repository for a macOS menu-bar app that monitors and triages AI coding agents managed by Herdr.
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Professional experience
- AI & Automation Engineer Kenvue · 2025–Present
- Delivering enterprise automation, applied AI, machine learning, and data workflows in a regulated, cross-functional environment.
- Site Tech Lead International Flavors & Fragrances · 2022–2025
- Led site technology operations spanning workflow automation, cloud infrastructure, systems reliability, and user adoption.
- Automation & Deployment Agfa HealthCare · 2021–2022
- Built deployment automation for Linux and Windows infrastructure supporting healthcare technology systems.
- Foundation Rutgers University · Cloud & AI credentials
- B.A. in Information Technology & Informatics with an Economics minor; AWS-certified in cloud and artificial intelligence.
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Approach
Clarity first.
Respect for users.
Craft in service of purpose.
- I focus on real problems and build solutions that last.
- I design with restraint, build with care, and iterate honestly.
- I value privacy, autonomy, and the quiet power of good tools.