Helping NYC Agencies Adopt AI
Safely
Ethically
Compliantly
BuildYourAI, a division of SJ Innovation (MWBE, NYC Passport Vendor, Queens Chamber Member), helps NYC departments like HHS, DoITT, DOE, NYPD, and the Mayor’s Office of Innovation implement AI solutions aligned with NSA/CISA data security and NIST AI risk management frameworks.
We specialize in AI adoption consulting, not software licensing. Our mission is to help city teams modernize responsibly — with data privacy, compliance, and operational success at the core.
Why Government Teams Choose BuildYourAI
NYC-Based, MWBE-Certified:
Headquartered in Queens, serving NYC public sector since 2004
Nationally Recognized:
INC 5000 company | NYC Passport Vendor | Queens Chamber Business Member
Expert-Led:
Shahed Islam
Queens Chamber Business Person of the Year
Mohammad Zaman
Former executive with 30+ years at Dell & Amazon
Compliance-First Approach:
We align every AI pilot with 2025 NSA/CISA cybersecurity guidance, including:
Data provenance & encryption
Privacy-preserving architectures
Model governance & auditability
Secure-by-design workflows
What We Do
Free AI Readiness Assessment
Meet with our senior consultants to evaluate AI feasibility, data compliance, and pilot use cases.
AI Pilot Planning
We help your team plan and scope a secure, low-risk AI pilot aligned with federal and city regulations.
Implementation Support (Optional)
Help with agent design, data preparation, red-teaming, and department training — or coordination with your vendors.
Trusted by NYC Organizations Who Need AI Without the Risk
We’ve helped city-aligned nonprofits, healthcare orgs, and public sector partners implement AI with confidence — without compromising on security, ethics, or cost control.
Two Ways to Get Started
Free Consultation Call with Shahed & Zaman
Explore pilot ideas, compliance requirements, and realistic next steps.
Download Our Free AI Readiness Checklist
A practical 2-page resource based on NSA/CISA’s latest cybersecurity advisory for AI systems.
Let’s Talk – AI Can Help, But Only if It’s Done Right
Whether you’re exploring AI for community services, internal automation, public safety, or education,
we’re here to help — and we know how to do it securely.
Based in New York. Trusted across NYC.
Let’s make AI work for your mission.