About Kief Studio¶

Who We Are¶

Kief Studio is a Massachusetts-based AI and technology consulting firm founded by husband-and-wife team Amelia and Brian Gagne. We are the trusted technology partner for Massachusetts businesses, focusing on innovative solutions that drive measurable growth while maintaining security and compliance standards.

Location: 1061 571 Boston Turnpike, Suite 3, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Phone: (617) 418-4700
Service Area: 100-kilometer radius from Shrewsbury, with deep expertise in New England and Massachusetts regulatory frameworks

Expertise & Credentials¶

Our team brings deep, certified expertise across AI, cybersecurity, psychology, and regulated industries.

AI & Machine Learning¶

Anthropic Authorized Partners for custom AI implementations
Perplexity AI Fellowship (10% acceptance rate)
Generative AI and Prompt Engineering (IBM)
AI Applications in Marketing and Finance
Machine Learning and Deep Learning specializations
Quantum Computing certified (OpenQASM, Qiskit)

Cybersecurity & Compliance¶

Cisco Certified Ethical Hacker (CCEH)
CISSPs (Packt/Coursera Specialization)
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Security Operations and Risk Management
Secure Software Development
Asset Security and Vulnerability Management
Network Security and Cryptography

Business & Strategy¶

Product Management certified
Scrum Master and Agile methodologies
Marketing Psychology and Consumer Behavior
Niche Market Research

Holistic & Psychology¶

Modern Applied Psychology
Positive Psychology practitioner
Consumer Psychology
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner
Therapeutic Art Life Coach (CTAA)
Accredited Holistic Herbalist
Holistic Herbalism

Regulated Industries¶

Cannabis Training University Master Certification
HIPAA and healthcare compliance expertise
Medical device technology experience

Strategic Partnerships¶

TRaViS - Attack Surface Management
Cybercrucible - Ransomware Protection

The Founders¶

Amelia Gagne - Co-Founder & CEO¶

Background: - Fortune 500 marketing campaign design experience - Managed hundreds of thousands in enterprise operations - Self-taught transition to data science and programming - Board Member and Secretary of the Board at TRaViS (enterprise cybersecurity platform) - Perplexity AI Fellow (competitive 6-month program, ~10% acceptance rate)

Expertise: - Strategic business development and executive leadership - AI implementation and deployment strategy - Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2) - Marketing psychology and consumer behavior - Data-driven marketing and analytics platforms - Therapeutic and positive psychology applications

Brian Gagne - Co-Founder & CTO¶

Experience: - 18+ years of hands-on development (since 2006) - Full-stack developer specializing in healthcare and medical device technology - Expert in AI/ML integration and regulatory compliance automation - Cisco Certified Ethical Hacker (CCEH)

Technical Focus: - Cybersecurity architecture - AI systems implementation - Healthcare technology - Infrastructure and DevOps

Our Journey¶

2006 - Brian begins independent development work
2012 - Brian launches Apeirix Designs, offering website design, custom graphics, audio, video, and music composition; Amelia manages business operations and begins learning to code
2016 - Amelia transitions to data science; Brian begins AI research with IBM Watson
2018 - Launch HippyTV with innovative "pay what you think is fair" model
2020 - HippyTV supports veterans during COVID lockdowns
2022 - Formal Kief Studio launch; Begin ERP donation initiative to women-owned businesses
2023 - AI client deployments expand; Healthcare technology focus grows
2024 - Achieve Anthropic Authorized Partner status; Awarded Perplexity AI Fellowship
2025 - Brian obtains CCEH certification; Cybersecurity practice expansion underway

Core Services¶

AI Solutions¶

Generative AI implementation
Constitutional AI frameworks
Custom AI applications tailored to business needs
Locally hosted AI systems
AI-driven business process automation

Cybersecurity¶

Zero Trust Security architecture
External Attack Surface Management (EASM)
Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
Cisco Certified security practices
Ransomware protection

Digital Transformation¶

Custom ERP systems
Workflow optimization
Process automation
System integration
Legacy modernization

Healthcare Technology¶

HIPAA-compliant systems
Medical device technology
Research laboratory data platforms
Clinical workflow automation
Regulatory compliance automation

Creative Services¶

Brand development
Content creation
Marketing automation
Psychology-based AI applications

Core Values¶

Results-Driven Excellence - We target 90-day ROI for our clients, delivering measurable business results quickly
Partnership Approach - Direct founder involvement in every project, with ongoing support extending beyond initial delivery
Innovation with Purpose - Cutting-edge technology applied to solve real business problems, not innovation for its own sake
Security & Compliance First - Enterprise-grade security practices and regulatory compliance built into every solution

Proven Results¶

18+ years combined development experience
7 ERP systems donated to women-owned businesses
Up to 400% client growth achieved
90-day average ROI timeline
100% focus on Massachusetts and New England regulatory expertise

Regional Commitment¶

Kief Studio emphasizes deep understanding of Massachusetts-specific business needs:

Healthcare - Local HIPAA expertise and medical device regulations
Manufacturing - Regional supply chain and compliance requirements
Research - Relationships with academic institutions across New England
Cannabis Industry - Massachusetts-specific compliance and technology needs
Professional Services - Local market knowledge and networking

Our location in Shrewsbury provides strategic access to:

Worcester County business community
Greater Boston technology ecosystem
Western Massachusetts manufacturing sector
Leading academic research institutions across New England

Community Impact¶

ERP Donation Initiative - Since 2022, Kief Studio has donated 7 custom ERP systems to women-owned businesses, providing enterprise-grade tools to help level the playing field for underrepresented entrepreneurs
Veteran Support - Through HippyTV, we supported veterans during COVID-19 lockdowns with content creation services and community building

Contact¶

Ready to transform your business with AI, strengthen your security posture, or modernize your operations?

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (617) 418-4700
Website: kief.studio
Address: 1061 571 Boston Turnpike, Suite 3, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

The trusted technology partner for Massachusetts businesses seeking high-impact, secure, and innovative digital solutions.