PETER J. SHEPHERD
NIRMATA
Jan 2024 - Apr 2026
Vulnerability scanning thru policy-as-code
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In 2025, Nirmata pivoted to AI-First and I transformed into an AI-First UX Designer/Researcher using Cursor/Claude for design, research, even production code.
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As the only UX Designer at Nirmata, I worked closely with the founders, PM and devs designing new features and improvements for our vulnerability analysis tools powered by Kyverno, their popular CNCF graduated open source policy engine.
NIRMATA SAMPLES:
AN AI-FIRST DESIGN/RESEARCH ODYSSEY
It's been an exciting year transforming into an AI-First UX Designer/Researcher while designing new features and improvements for Nirmata's policy-as-code platform. What I found is:
AI didn't replace me — it amplified me.
Samples:
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Nirmata Control Hub (NCH) Redesign — point-n-click analysis tool
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Copilot — AI Chat UX
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nctl AI Platform Assistant — CLI-AI living in Terminal
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AI-First Onboarding — frictionless onboarding from Nirmata website → nctl AI CLI install/signup → web AI Console
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UX Research with AI — participatory design study with AI prototyping, analysis and findings assistance
