Skylark Labs announced that Col. (Ret.) Doug Brakely has joined the company as a strategic advisor. A retired U.S. Air Force leader, he will advise on acquisition pathways, pilot design, and program transitions across AFWERX, AFRL, and MAJCOM stakeholders. His focus includes flight‑line safety, airfield awareness, and expeditionary use cases where edge computing is essential. The appointment strengthens Skylark's ability to translate mission needs and enterprise requirements into deployable, measurable outcomes.
Skylark's edge-native, brain‑inspired AI operates on cameras, drones, vehicles, and towers—delivering real‑time detection, tracking, and decision support without relying on constant cloud connectivity. The systems learn on-device, reduce false alarms, and adapt to new conditions such as lighting, weather, background clutter, or adversarial tactics, making them suitable for contested and bandwidth‑constrained environments.
"Our goal is to deliver AI that works where it matters most—in the field, in real time," said Dr. Amarjot Singh, Founder & CEO of Skylark Labs. "Welcoming leaders of this caliber ensures our roadmap stays aligned with end‑user realities, procurement pathways, and security expectations."
Col. (Ret.) Doug Brakely said, "Skylark's approach to adaptive, on‑device intelligence is purpose‑built for high‑stakes operations. By prioritizing resilience, privacy, and rapid value delivery, the company is well positioned to support both national‑security missions and enterprise modernization."
The advisory bench at Skylark spans retired U.S. Air Force and Army leaders, former intelligence community executives, and senior Indian defense officials, complemented by researchers in lifelong learning and autonomous systems. Together, they provide guidance on go‑to‑market, compliance, and interoperability across the U.S., India, and allied markets.
