Hello, I'm
Aadi Shah
Cybersecurity Analysist
About Me
I’m Aadi Shah, a technologist, entrepreneur, and creative innovator with a passion for AI, cybersecurity, filmmaking, and AVL networking. As the Founder & CEO of Shah Film, I lead high-budget productions while also managing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI-driven automation in digital media. My work spans across AI research and development, where I built Rebecca AI, a contextual AI assistant, and contributed to Exo, an open-source AI cluster project. I have hands-on experience in cybersecurity, implementing firewalls, penetration testing, and cloud security solutions, particularly in my role at the Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC). Beyond that, I work with AVL networking, integrating Dante, Art-Net, sACN, and PTZ cameras over IP to optimize large-scale event productions. Whether it's deploying AI models with Ollama, developing AR applications for Even Realities, or optimizing cybersecurity infrastructures, I thrive on pushing the boundaries of technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
My Skills
Cybersecurity & IT
Network Security & Infrastructure: Firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Cloud Security
Penetration Testing & Threat Detection: Suricata, fail2ban, digital forensics, log analysis
DevOps & Server Management: Docker, Kubernetes, self-hosted cloud solutions, reverse proxies
IT Automation & Optimization: Secure cloud storage, encrypted data workflows, automation scripts
AI & Machine Learning
AI Development & Research: Rebecca AI (contextual AI assistant), Exo AI Cluster (distributed AI computing)
Natural Language Processing (NLP): AI-driven text analysis, context-aware interactions
AI-Powered Media Processing: Automated video/audio enhancement, deepfake detection
LLM Deployment & Optimization: Running local models with Ollama, fine-tuning Llama 3.3, DeepSeek-R1, Mistral
Film Production & Digital Media
Technical Direction & AVL Networking: Art-Net, sACN, Dante, PTZ Camera Control over IP
Certifications:
Post-Production & AI Integration: AI-powered editing, speech-to-text, automated moderation
Secure Data Management: Encryption for digital assets, secure cloud collaboration
Event Tech & Production Infrastructure: High-performance networking for large-scale productions
Engineering & Manufacturing
3D Modeling & 3D Printing: Designing and fabricating prototypes and functional parts using Fusion 360, Blender, and additive manufacturing techniques
Embedded Systems & Hardware: Working with Raspberry Pi and Arduino for automation and interactive projects
Stage Engineering & Set Design: Designing, building, and optimizing stage pieces, moving sets, and mechanical stage elements for theatrical productions
Fabrication & Workshop Tools: Skilled in table saws, miter saws, bandsaws, drill presses, and hand tools for custom set pieces and practical effects
OSHA Certifications: Certified for Aerial and Scissor Lifts, CPR and First Aid, Electrical and Electric Safety, Fire Protection, Fall Protection, Rigging and Material Handling, Scaffolding Operation, Scaffolding Safety, Stairway and Ladders, Welding and Cutting.
Augmented Reality & Emerging Tech
AR Development for Even Realities: Smart glasses UI/UX, system optimization
AI-Driven AR Enhancements: Real-time data overlays, interactive AR experiences
Leadership & Business Development
Entrepreneurship & Project Management: Founder & CEO of Shah Film & Les Choristes
Strategic Growth & Operations: Scaling businesses, financial oversight, high-stakes decision-making
Public Speaking & Thought Leadership: Technical presentations, AI & cybersecurity advocacy
My Projects
Cybersecurity & IT
Home Lab & Private Cloud Infrastructure – Built a self-hosted cloud lab using Docker, Proxmox, and Kubernetes, hosting virtual machines, LLM models, and cybersecurity test environments.
Firewall & Network Segmentation – Configured pfSense, Cisco, and UniFi firewalls, VLANs, and IDS/IPS (Suricata) to enhance network security and traffic isolation.
SIEM & Threat Intelligence Lab – Deployed ELK Stack and Security Onion for real-time security log monitoring, intrusion detection, and forensic analysis.
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing – Conducted controlled security audits on personal and lab networks, testing vulnerabilities with Metasploit and Wireshark.
AI & Machine Learning
Rebecca AI – Developed a personal AI assistant trained on messages, emails, and documents, capable of context-aware automation and advanced sentiment analysis.
Exo AI Cluster Contribution – Worked on distributed AI computing, optimizing multi-device AI inference for decentralized training.
AI for Cybersecurity & Threat Detection – Built anomaly detection models using AI-driven behavior analysis to identify security risks.
Ollama AI Model Deployment – Ran and optimized local LLMs (Llama 3.3, DeepSeek-R1, Mistral, and Falcon) for on-device AI efficiency and private data handling.
AI-Powered Digital Forensics – Developed a machine learning model to detect phishing attempts and social engineering attacks.
Automated Research Assistant – Built an AI-powered note-taking and summarization tool, allowing real-time document analysis, organization, and insights extraction.
Data Science & Predictive Modeling
Stock Price Prediction Model – Created a machine learning model using time series forecasting (ARIMA, LSTMs) to analyze trends and predict stock market movements.
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) – Performed data preprocessing and visualization to identify key insights and patterns in large financial datasets.
Recommendation Systems – Built a movie and book recommendation system using collaborative filtering and NLP-based sentiment analysis.
Chatbot with Sentiment Analysis – Developed a Python chatbot that can understand user emotions and respond accordingly, using spaCy and NLTK.
Data Visualization Dashboard – Used Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly to create interactive visualizations for market analysis and risk assessment.
Automated Closet & Smart Inventory System
Clothing Tracker – Built an automated closet system that oversees a database to track the location and status of all clothes.
Inventory Management & Organization – Developed a smart inventory dashboard that keeps track of what’s in the closet, laundry, or currently being worn.
AI Outfit Recommender – Integrated weather data, personal preferences, and wardrobe history to recommend daily outfit choices.
Automated Sorting & Alerts – Implemented an alert system to notify when certain clothes need washing, replacement, or are misplaced.
Film Production, Digital Media, & Security
Shah Film Secure Data Management – Designed encrypted cloud storage & VPN access for film assets, scripts, and editing collaboration.
Live Production Tech for Les Choristes – Engineered AVL networking solutions with real-time Dante audio routing & IP-based lighting control for live performances.
AI-Based Content Moderation – Created an automated tool to detect copyright risks, content violations, and facial recognition filtering in media production.
Engineering, 3D Modeling, & Stage Production
Home Automation & Smart Devices – Used Raspberry Pi and Arduino to create smart lighting, temperature sensors, and IoT security systems.
3D Modeling & Printing Projects – Designed functional prototypes and mechanical parts using Fusion 360 and Blender, then fabricated using FDM & SLA 3D printing.
Stage Engineering & Set Automation – Designed and built mechanized stage pieces, moving props, and practical effects for theater productions.
Custom Fabrication & Workshop Builds – Created custom stage pieces and engineering structures using table saws, miter saws, bandsaws, and drill presses for functional set designs.
Mechanical Animatronics & Effects – Experimented with servo motors, stepper motors, and pneumatics to create interactive, moving stage props.
Augmented Reality, Emerging Tech, & Automation
Even Realities AR Development – Worked on G1 Smart Glasses, optimizing AR overlay systems, UI/UX, and gesture-based controls.
AI-Driven AR Enhancements – Developed interactive AR experiences, integrating real-time AI-driven data overlays for smart environments.
Automated Home Security System – Built a computer vision-based home monitoring system using Raspberry Pi, OpenCV, and motion detection AI.
AI-Powered Personal Assistant for Research – Created a self-hosted LLM assistant for document processing, summarization, and contextual search using private datasets.