Odesa & Ukrainian Ports Report – Mariupol
On February 24th, 2022 Russia initiated a military invasion of Ukraine, resulting in the suspension of shipping ...
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Our Vision, Mission and Values
Skytek is an award-winning software company specialising in creating innovative solutions for a range of complex and demanding industries. It has an enviable track record in developing world-class software solutions for some of the most challenging industries.
With unparalleled expertise in the Space environment, Skytek can boast decades of engagement with NASA and the European Space Agency and has developed intelligent software solutions for many other industries, including marine transportation, disaster response, aerospace, defence and insurance.
Core Capabilities
We design and develop innovative and specialist software for a range of demanding industries, from spaceflight to insurance.
Software Design
Sophisticated App Development
Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Sarah Bourke
Dr Sarah Bourke, Chief Executive and co-founder of Skytek.
Dr Bourke was recognised by the EU as one of Europe’s leading innovators when she was awarded the EU Prize for Women Innovators in 2016. During this process, she was recognised for her leadership and commercial success in pioneering groundbreaking space technology.
On a day-to-day basis, Sarah works with leading research organisations like the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA and growing the Skytek brand.
Sarah is a Trinity College Dublin PhD graduate and worked at leading universities and governmental agencies before co-founding Skytek Limited.
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan, Chief Technical Officer and co-founder of Skytek.
As CTO, Paul oversees the architectural design and management of a high calibre technical team. Paul is a universally recognised authority within the space domain and is a regular speaker at Space and Security International conferences. Paul has a First Class B.Sc Hons. (Computer Science), awarded by University College Dublin.
NASA has duly acknowledged Paul’s expertise and commitment to excellence. In 2014, Paul was presented with an International Space Station (ISS) award for his outstanding technical leadership and innovation on the IPV system. Also, he received a Recognition of Excellence Award at the ISS conference in Munich, Sept 2015.
EU & NASA Innovation Award Winners
Skytek’s dynamic team have awards from the EU and NASA for outstanding innovation and technical development.
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Company News
Kherson Airport Condition Report
Russian military fighting in the city of Kherson on February 24th was pushed North and occupied Kherson International ...
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Odesa & Ukrainian Ports Report
Skytek highlighted the vessels that were able to depart the region, just as the Ukraine ports in the Black Sea and the ...
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Sanctions Update – Superyachts
There are more than 100 superyachts that have ties with Russian interests or fly the Russian flag, which may fall under ...
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Skytek launches ‘Satellite Club’, handing low-cost satellite tasking to insurers
NASA award-winning software company Skytek today launched their new Satellite Club, created to make imagery from ...
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Black Sea Report
On 15 February 2022 the JWC (Joint War Committee), added Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and the Sea of ...
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