About Sentinel Gradient
Research with Purpose.
We build mission-aligned machine intelligence that stands up to scrutiny. Our teams combine empirical rigor with operational context to design, validate, and deliver AI capabilities that perform reliably in contested environments while documenting model governance for regulators and acquisition teams.
Mission, Expertise, and Credibility
Sentinel Gradient LLC exists to strengthen decision-making systems where precision and accountability are non-negotiable. Our research portfolio spans AI assurance, autonomy calibration, and model governance for federal and commercial partners who demand auditable performance and SBIR/STTR-ready deliverables. Our contracting practice integrates SBIR/STTR collaboration frameworks so teaming partners can accelerate evaluations.
We operate as a research-native firm with contracting fluency, integrating human factors, model interpretability, and data stewardship into every engagement. By respecting accreditation pathways and compliance frameworks, we ensure our solutions transition smoothly from laboratory prototypes to fielded capability.
- Contract-ready processes aligned to SBIR, STTR, and OTA mechanisms.
- Validated evaluation harnesses for autonomy, LLM, and safety benchmarks.
- Transparent reporting that equips stakeholders to verify outcomes quickly.
Validated Pipelines
Continuous evaluation loops connect datasets, metrics, and governance checkpoints.
Benchmarks in Context
Scenario modeling captures contested environments and real-world operational limits.
Accountable Outcomes
Every insight is packaged with traceable evidence to support acquisition decisions.
Our Approach
We stay grounded in disciplined research practices so partners can trust the technical and programmatic feasibility of each deliverable.
- Construct evidence-driven evaluation plans that quantify model reliability before deployment.
- Integrate interpretability tooling across the lifecycle to surface rationale and mitigate drift.
- Co-develop architectures with partners, aligning benchmarks to mission-specific performance gates.
- Document traceable methodologies so regulators and contracting officers can audit every decision.
Team Leadership
Co-founders and systems engineers translating academic advancements into deployable capability.
Bhavya Johar
Co-Founder & CEO
Leads company strategy and programs. Focused on mission-aligned AI assurance, acquisition-readiness, and transitioning research to deployable capability.
Vedant Vajre
Co-Founder & CTO
Owns technical direction and architectures. Builds interpretable, resilient evaluation pipelines and governance baselines for autonomy and LLM systems.
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Review our contracting identifiers, research qualifications, and past performance summaries prepared for rapid SBIR and partnering discussions.