Jennifer Picado

Caretaker leave 2024–present, during which independent work continued across three areas. NeuroShell: Personal open-source project — ADHD-friendly terminal and AI productivity suite for macOS. Human-Focused AI Award, Tetrate Buildathon (selected from 170+ applicants). v2 shipped; v3 in active development. ArcaneGlam / AliveShoes: Independent gothic apparel brand. Product design and brand identity. Handcrafted in Italy. Fora Travel: Independent travel advisor specialising in sensory-friendly, low-stimulation itineraries for neurodivergent travelers.

iOS & macOS Development: Designed and developed applications targeting Apple platforms using Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode. UI/UX Design: Built accessible, human-centred interfaces with a focus on neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive users. AI Integration: Implemented local LLM solutions (Ollama) and GPT-powered tooling into developer workflows and conversational UI. Infrastructure & DevOps: Led macOS and Linux migrations (Snow Leopard → current); Docker containerisation for scalable deployments. Remote Collaboration: Async-first workflow via GitHub, Slack, and Discord across distributed teams.

On-site 2003–2007; fully remote 2007–2015. UI/UX: Refined front-end elements for enterprise property management applications, improving usability and accessibility. Design Systems: Built and maintained visual design standards using Adobe Creative Suite; delivered training to senior technical staff. DevOps Support: Evaluated and integrated software tooling across company platforms, ensuring performance and compatibility.

Open-source terminal application and AI productivity suite for macOS, built for developers with ADHD and cognitive differences. Features include plain-English AI command input, Where Was I? session recovery (⌘⌥W), procedurally generated nature audio, focus timers, breathing tools, hydration and posture reminders, and a full accessibility settings layer. Winner of the Human-Focused AI Award at the Tetrate Buildathon — selected from 170+ applicants. "NeuroShell puts AI to work while centering real human value." — Birger Moëll, Associate Professor in Computational Linguistics, Uppsala University. v2 shipped. v3 in active development.

Custom dark theme collection for the Zed code editor. Built for developers who want their environment to carry aesthetic weight. Dark, high-contrast, cyberpunk-influenced colour systems designed for extended focus sessions.

Mentorship and advocacy for young women entering technology. Focused on accessibility, encouragement, and hands-on guidance for those navigating early coding journeys.