Who we are
SkyTerra builds and delivers complex energy, AI, and infrastructure systems that perform in the real world.
We are a technical project development firm. We define system architecture, lead execution, and coordinate the right partners from early concept through deployment and operation.
You work directly with the engineers and technical leaders responsible for design, validation, and sign-off. There is no bureaucracy, no layers, and no loss of accountability.
Our work spans grid-scale solar and storage, microgrids, advanced controls, edge AI, and data systems that turn information into operational decisions. We guide products and projects through UL, NFPA, and global certification with test plans and documentation that stand up to scrutiny.
When projects get complex or high-risk, we bring clarity, move them forward, and deliver outcomes teams can rely on.
Our Leadership
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Dr. Jonathan Scharf
FOUNDER & CEO
Dr. Scharf leads SkyTerra at the leading edge of AI, automation, solar and battery innovation and integrated energy solutions, from microgrids to utility-scale infrastructure. His peer-reviewed work in Science and Nature on silicon-rich anodes and AI-guided X-ray tomography underpins two patented platforms now moving from pilot lines to grid deployments. previously, he scaled lithium-ion cell production at Tesla’s battery manufacturing and, at Accenture, advised global utilities on battery adoption and grid modernization. By optimizing energy-storage supply chains and advanced materials, he has delivered more than $650 million in cost savings and steered multi-megawatt storage and solar projects from concept through commissioning. Jonathan regularly briefs utility boards and investors on technical risk and market viability, blending deep engineering fluency with sharp commercial insight. He also serves as Chair of the State Membership Committee at CleanTX, forging alliances with EPCs, OEMs and energy operators to accelerate technology adoption statewide.
Education:
PhD NanoEngineering, UC San Diego
MS NanoEngineering, UC San Diego
BS Electrical Engineering, UMass Amherst -
Dr. Mahmood Tabaddor
CHIEF AI ADVISOR
Dr. Tabaddor turns complex technology landscapes into clear growth plans. During thirteen years at UL Solutions he led the global team that investigated Boeing 787 battery incidents, built the firm’s first machine-learning reproducibility service and co-authored the safety benchmark UL 4600 while contributing to ISO and NTSB standards for AI and energy systems. Earlier, at Accenture, he ran multimillion-dollar digital-twin and predictive-analytics programs that cut product-development cycles by up to 30 percent for Fortune 500 manufacturers. Today he pairs modelling, governance and board-level facilitation to help executives align advanced analytics with measurable business value and regulatory confidence.Education: Postdoctoral Business Management, Yale School of Management PhD Nonlinear System Dynamics, Virginia Tech Executive Leadership, Yale University Technical Leadership in AI, MIT
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Dr. Thomas Fabian
SYSTEM & COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
Dr. Fabian is a global certification authority who spent eighteen years at UL Solutions creating and streamlining safety pathways for advanced batteries, additive manufacturing and polymer components. He directed worldwide R&D that standardised fire-testing protocols for plastics and 3D-printed parts, then launched new UL routes that cut time-to-market for novel materials by months. His multimillion-dollar studies on polymer fire barriers and predictive risk tools have shaped NFPA and ASTM codes, while his guidance has opened six- and seven-figure revenue lines for clients’ first-year product launches. Honoured with ASTM’s Award of Recognition and the NFPA’s Ronald K. Mengel Award, he blends lab-level insight with pragmatic regulatory strategy to drive safe, compliant growth across energy and manufacturing sectors.
Education:
Technical & Operations Leaders Program, MIT Sloan
PhD Polymer Science, University of Connecticut
BS Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Our partners
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CleanTX
An advocacy organization promoting clean technology and sustainable energy solutions in Texas.
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![UVJ Technologies logo with a stylized green check mark and person icon.]()
UVJ Technologies
Focuses on AI and machine learning solutions primarily for the life sciences domain, offering services like software development, cloud services, and lab automation with over 22 years of industry experience.
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![Rexel logo on a blue background.]()
Rexel Energy Solutions
Specializes in energy optimization and electrification solutions with over 35 years of experience.
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![Logo for Atlas Power Technologies featuring a gold circle with a leaf and lightning bolt symbols.]()
Atlas Power Technologies
Energy storage solutions, specializing in supercapacitors known for high energy density and rapid charge-discharge capabilities. Revolutionizing the manufacturing of supercapacitors and batteries.
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![Logo for Green Workforce Collaborative with large stylized letters 'G' and 'C' and the words 'green', 'workforce', and 'collaborative' in green shades.]()
Green Workforce Collaborative
Nonprofit organization developing equitable green job pathways through community training and mentorship. Focused on workforce inclusion for underrepresented groups in the climate sector.
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PERL STREET
Fintech platform enabling clean energy developers to access structured debt financing for distributed infrastructure projects. Focused on democratizing capital for climate hardware startups.
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![Close-up of the logo with large blue letters spelling 'IFELSE'.]()
IfElse
Smart manufacturing platform offering real-time MES solutions for data-driven, connected factory environments. Helps manufacturers streamline workflows and adopt Industry 4.0 standards.
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![The image features the word 'BRAX' with the letters arranged diagonally and stylized in blue and gray colors.]()
Seren Labs
Development of investment-readiness frameworks for solar/storage projects, co-authored market reports, and grant assistance for infrastructure finance models.
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![LAURY GRID DEFENDERS logo with a green circle containing the letters "TMG".]()
LauryTMG
Specializes in utility engineering, power systems design, and EPC services. Known for deep utility sector experience and safety-driven culture in power grid projects.
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KeyFive
KeyFive specializes in utility management using behind-the-meter technology, machine learning, and predictive analytics to optimize energy resource management and connected systems.
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RoxBox
Designs and fabricates modular container-based infrastructure including off-grid solar units and mobile energy hubs. Known for rapid deployment and rugged design.
