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Working with the utility industry to help protect our critical infrastructure.

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Services

Ibridge provides our clients with proven consulting expertise in areas such as Project Engineering, System Analysis, Requirements Definition, System Specification, System Design, Regulatory Compliance and System Support.

Our background is in Energy Management Systems, Generation Management Systems, and Distributed Real-Time Control Systems. Ibridge assists our clients in dealing with the complex issues associated with 24 x 7 operating environments and with the reliability/regulatory constraints that apply to these systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ibridge do?

We assist clients in solving problems. These problems may be associated with changing business requirements, operational constraints, regulatory issues, or vendor support issues.

How do you help your clients?

The assistance we provide is varied and depends on the nature of the problem. Just some of the ways we have assisted clients in the past include: Business Requirements Analysis, Specification Development, Vendor Selection, Design and Development, System Support, Legacy Transitions, Regulatory Compliance Procedures, Test Plan Development, Equipment Selection and Integration, Requirements Validation, Data / Process definition, Engineering Algorithms . . . and the list goes on.

What size of project does Ibridge typically handle?

We have taken on engagements anywhere from a few days of managerial consulting to multi-year, project engineering assignments.

Does Ibridge come on-site?

Most of our engagements are complex and require our consultants to be on-site for at least part of the project. We are available for clients in the Northeastern US and Canada.

What is a 'boutique' consulting firm and why would I hire one?

Typically, a boutique consulting firm refers to a company that is not one of the major players. Boutiques tend to be specialized in certain industries or in specific aspects of consulting. While the major firms have experienced and qualified personnel on staff, these senior resources often show up for the client ‘honeymoon’ phase and then disappear; leaving junior personnel to implement the project. With Ibridge, the experienced resources handle your project directly.

Can I afford to hire Ibridge for my project?

Ibridge is a team of highly experienced, senior professionals, but you will find our rates reasonable, usually lower than the big firms. In addition, you will find that we provide better quality resources, better customer service and greater accountability than what is provided by the big firms.

Can I get detailed project and/or client lists?

Due to confidentiality agreements with our clients, we do not put detailed information regarding our clients/projects on the World Wide Web. However, we would be happy to discuss some of the interesting ways in which we have helped our clients in the past. Contact us via email, providing some information on who you are and the nature of your problem; and someone will get back to you.

About Paul Dore

President and Founder

Paul has over thirty plus years of experience in large-scale computer systems design and implementation.

He began his career with CAE Electronics in Montreal as a programmer/analyst working on a full-scale replica of a Nuclear Control Center for use in operator training. Paul quickly developed a reputation for hard work and getting results. His ability to complete jobs, understand the customer’s requirements, and pull together a team, led to his being involved in many high-profile projects. He formed Ibridge in June 1995. At Ibridge, Paul continues to act in a technical role as well as performing the role of Project Manager and Company President.

In the course of his career, Paul has held positions from software integration specialist, to systems architect, to project leader on multi-million-dollar projects, including:

  • Cyber Security Consultant for Critical Infrastructure at one of the largest Electric Utilities in the United States.
  • The CF-18 Weapon Systems Software Support Facility.
  • The Guri, Venezuela hydroelectric power plant control center (10,000 MW installed capacity).
  • An Energy Management System for control of the high-voltage transmission network in central and northern New Jersey.
  • The Crew Station Research and development Facility (CSRDF) at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California (rotorcraft).
  • The Utility Communications Architecture / Data Access Integration Services project for the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
  • Asset Management System responsible for cost and scheduling of several billion dollars’ worth of electrical generation assets.
  • A Hump Yard process Control System responsible for humping over 3000 freight cars per day.
  • An Oracle web Portal for 30,000 university students.