TLDR: EdgeRunner AI, a leader in specialized AI agents for military and enterprise, has announced the appointment of Jack FitzGerald as its first Chief Science Officer. FitzGerald, formerly a principal scientist at Amazon leading AGI development, will spearhead the company’s AI research and strategy, focusing on domain-specific AI at the edge for defense and enterprise clients.
SEATTLE – August 11, 2025 – EdgeRunner AI, a pioneering company specializing in domain-specific, air-gapped, and on-device AI agents for military and enterprise applications, today announced the strategic appointment of Jack FitzGerald as its inaugural Chief Science Officer (CSO). This move is set to significantly bolster the company’s scientific and technological leadership, with FitzGerald tasked with leading EdgeRunner AI’s comprehensive AI research and strategy initiatives.
FitzGerald brings a wealth of experience to EdgeRunner AI, having spent the last decade at Amazon. His tenure at Amazon included building and scaling industry-leading AI research organizations. He initially contributed to product management within Amazon retail and later served as a science leader for Amazon Alexa. Most recently, FitzGerald held the esteemed position of principal scientist, where he played a pivotal role in leading Amazon AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) efforts, including the development of the Amazon Nova foundation models.
Prior to his distinguished career at Amazon, FitzGerald contributed his expertise to the Department of Defense. His roles included serving as a nuclear physicist at both the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the Air Force Institute of Technology. Academically, FitzGerald holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Science in Nuclear Physics from the Air Force Institute of Technology.
Tyler Saltsman, Co-Founder and CEO of EdgeRunner AI, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment, stating, “We’re thrilled for Jack to lead AI research and strategy at EdgeRunner. He brings the right mix of experience in fundamental research, leadership, and military domain expertise to help us take EdgeRunner to the next level.”
Colton Malkerson, Co-Founder and COO at EdgeRunner AI, echoed this sentiment, highlighting FitzGerald’s strategic vision: “Jack will help us build a world-class research organization to support our Department of Defense and enterprise customers. He understands the next big opportunity is building domain-specific AI capable of running at the edge, and I’m excited to pursue this opportunity together.”
Commenting on his new role, Jack FitzGerald shared his excitement: “I’m thrilled to be joining EdgeRunner at such an exciting time for both the company, but also defense tech innovation broadly. I look forward to bringing my skills and expertise from Amazon and the Department of Defense to make EdgeRunner the category leader for domain-specific AI at the edge.”
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FitzGerald’s appointment is expected to significantly accelerate EdgeRunner AI’s advancements in developing cutting-edge AI solutions tailored for critical defense and enterprise needs, particularly in the realm of on-device and air-gapped AI agents.
