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Sentir in action

Actionable insight via our IR capability

Software and ML solutions

Event intervention through actionable insight

Explosive gas and mercaptan detection

Fault current monitoring

Stray and contact voltage detection

Stray and contact voltage detection

Reducing risks to public safety by detecting signs of cable degradation that leads to stray and contact voltage 

February 2022, two people were injured when a jolt of stray electricity killed a service dog as the dog stepped on a charged metal plate. 

In 2021, utility reported they found more than 1,300 instances of stray voltage throughout their network. 

In 2021, 32 locations were reported to have shocked pedestrians and pets, resulting in the death of several animals. 

The utility surveys its entire system — which includes 94K miles of underground cables; and 278K manholes, service boxes and transformer vaults — several times a year. 

ProblemSolutionResponseResults

High levels of stray voltage over 100V detected by Sentir after pattern of increased gas and temperature.

Stray voltage detection

Customer was alerted of hazardous conditions by SensorCore automated monitoring.

Monitoring screen

Field crew found exposed cables which were cut and patched to mitigate further safety risks.

Field crew repairing cables
  • Reduce risk of injuries to public through proactive response
  • Improve maintenance by prioritizing high risk locations

Cables exposed to harsh winters, salt and year-round flooding results in cable degradation

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Jonathan Taylor
VP Customer Delivery

Jonathan is an engineer and project executive with a combined 15 years of experience in utility, manufacturing, deploying, and implementing solutions utility and heavy industrial sectors. He was previously with Osmose Utility Services and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, after starting his career within Aerospace and Pulp and Paper. Jonathan holds an Executive Leadership Certification and a BSME from the Georgia Tech, as well as an active Project Management Professional license from PMI.


Jens Sterum
VP Business Development

Jens has over three decades of experience in international business development, specializing in complex technology sales. Spanning FMCG, logistics, security and utilities, his experience traverses EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Prior to joining CNIguard in the USA, he served as MD for a specialized company in industrial automation, having secured and managed a highly successful telemetry framework for the largest water utility in the UK . Jens has a BS in International Economics from Duke University and MS in Management and Organizational Development from University of Aalborg, Denmark.

Jim Darroch
Chief Technology Officer

Jim is a software development executive with 30 years’ experience in designing software and data solutions for Data/Telecoms, Industrial and IoT markets – with an emphasis on reliability, high availability, safety, and security. He has experience in building and leading software teams on a global scale for multiple large corporations (notably HP, Emerson and Honeywell) as well as several small/start-ups; establishing teams to quickly deliver innovative Software solutions. Jim holds a B.Sc. with First Class Honours in Computer Science from Strathclyde University.

Stephen Rose
Chief Financial Officer

30 years qualified accountant with industry based board level experience in the UK, Europe and China. Stephen is a commercially focused accountant having been group financial director for Eaglemoss Publications, an international publishing group for over 20 years. Other roles include management accountant for Porcelanosa and a consultancy role for fashion group, Jumper Retail.

Chris Quire
Chief Executive Officer

Chris is an engineer and technology executive with over 30 years of global experience in designing, manufacturing, deploying, and supporting wireless solutions in the utility and consumer electronics sectors. He was previously with Landis+Gyr and Comverge, after starting his career with Panasonic. Chris holds a MBA from Georgia State and a BEE from the Georgia Tech, as well as two patents.

Jason Wilson
Chief Commercial Officer

Jason is a seasoned sales and business development leader with over 30 years of global experience in high tech and wireless industrial internet of things with a focus on Smart Grid and Digital Oilfield solutions. He was previously with On-Ramp Wireless after starting his career in the United States Air Force. Jason has a Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California and a Bachelors in Astronautical Engineering from the US Air Force Academy.