Comprehensive Governmental Border Management Solutions. AI-Powered Border Intelligence

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Full control of your data and models. Virtualize your border with end-to-end supply chain visibility, predictable cost, and AI-driven decision support.

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AI at the Foundation of Every Decision

BorderHQ embraces artificial intelligence to improve border virtualization, data exploitation, and decision support — strengthening controls, enhancing revenue, and promoting trade facilitation.

Data Sovereignty

Your data, your models, your infrastructure. Complete control over every aspect of your border intelligence platform.

Predictable Performance

Stable costs and reliable throughput, purpose-built to handle the scale of national border operations.

End-to-End Visibility

Virtualize your border with complete supply chain transparency from origin to destination.

Modernize Your Border Operations

Four purpose-built platforms covering the full spectrum of border intelligence — from cargo risk to revenue protection.

Border360
Declaration Processing

End-to-End Customs Automation

Border360™

Complete Electronic Single Window for customs declarations, trade permits, and regulatory compliance. Digitize your entire declaration lifecycle from submission to clearance.

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BorderShield
Cargo Risk Management

Full Supply Chain Visibility

BorderShield™

Virtualize your border with real-time cargo intelligence. Automated risk scoring, container tracking, and predictive interdiction powered by deep learning across millions of transactions.

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BorderRev
Revenue Protection

Protect National Revenue at Scale

BorderRev™

AI-driven duty and tax assessment that identifies undervaluation, misclassification, and non-compliance in real time — maximizing revenue collection while accelerating legitimate trade.

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BorderSentinel
Passenger Intelligence

Know Who's Crossing Before They Arrive

BorderSentinel™

Advanced passenger risk profiling and travel document intelligence. Machine learning models process pre-arrival data to flag threats and expedite trusted travelers.

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Technology Partners

Founders & C-Suite

Decades of combined experience in border security, AI systems, and government modernization across 50+ countries.

Chris Thibedeau Canada

Chris Thibedeau

Co-Founder

A lean startup guru with 35+ years of knowledge and insight into border security, risk assessment, customs modernization, and the design and development of automated targeting systems. Chris founded and scaled TTEK — a leading customs AI consultancy — to a $30M+ valuation, serving clients across the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. Former CBSA leadership roles in Enforcement, Operations, and Major Projects. Recipient of the GTEC Government of Canada Technology Award Gold Medal and Canadian Public Service Award of Excellence for leading the TITAN automated risk assessment system. Co-author of the WCO Customs Risk Management Study, Risk Management Compendium, WCO Global Information and Intelligence Strategy, and the WCO Global Container Security and High-Risk Indicators document which formed key pillars within the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards.

Masters Customs Admin WCO Diagnostician Customs Modernization GTEC Award Public Service Award Risk Management Single Window ACI
Mike Squirrell Australia

Mike Squirrell

Co-Founder

A globally renowned ICT professional with 25+ years of experience in Economic Governance and Trade Facilitation. Mike is a global thought leader in customs modernization, risk management, and border virtualization, having advised governments and international organizations across five continents. His career spans strategic advisory roles with the World Bank, UN agencies, and bilateral development programs, bringing deep expertise in designing and deploying next-generation border management solutions. Mike is recognized for his ability to bridge policy, technology, and operational realities, and has played a pivotal role in shaping the BorderHQ product vision — ensuring that AI-driven tools are grounded in real-world customs practice and international best standards.

ICT professional with 25+ years in Economic Governance and Trade Facilitation. Global thought leader in customs modernization and border virtualization. Advised governments and the World Bank across five continents.

ASYCUDA AI Specialist Best Practice IT Modernization Capacity Building Single Window BPMN Solutions Architect API/PNR Data Analytics

Advisory Board

BorderHQ's Advisory Board brings together senior leaders from government, industry, and international organisations to guide our strategic direction.

Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker Jamaica

Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker, CD, JP

Advisory Board Member

Former CEO and Commissioner of the Jamaica Customs Agency (2017–2026). Nearly three decades of leadership in customs administration, border governance, trade facilitation, and digital transformation. Led the implementation of Jamaica's Customs Management System and Single Window for Trade. Active engagement with the WCO, CARICOM, CCLEC, and UNCTAD.

Customs Modernization Trade Facilitation Digital Transformation WCO Single Window Caribbean CCLEC Customs Commissioner
Scott Suhy United States

Scott Suhy

Advisory Board Member

Serial technology entrepreneur and executive with 30+ years spanning cybersecurity, government technology, and border risk management. CEO of GreenLine Systems, which helped governments worldwide manage risks to safety, security, and trade associated with the movement of goods and people (acquired by A-T Solutions). Founded and led NetWatcher, a Security-as-a-Service platform (acquired by Qualys). Currently CEO of iCollect Holdings. 16 years at Microsoft including General Manager of Public Sector Business Development.

Cybersecurity Border Risk Government Technology Public Sector Trade Security SaaS Former Microsoft Executive
Coming Soon United Kingdom

Coming Soon

Advisory Board Member

Twenty years. Every major region. The full range of border challenges. As the former Global Lead for Border Services at one of the world's largest consulting and technology firms, he has spent his career helping governments transform how they manage borders — making crossings faster, smarter, and more secure without trading one off against another.

Recognised internationally as a leading expert in border management, he advises senior government committees, speaks at major industry forums, and is regularly quoted by global press agencies on border policy and emerging threats. His perspective is grounded in real-world delivery: he has lived and worked across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, North America, Asia, and Africa — and understands border challenges from both sides of the counter.

Border Transformation Global Consulting Government Advisory Policy & Strategy International Expert Thought Leadership Industry Speaker
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Advisory Board Member

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Domain Expertise & Associates

A global bench of seasoned customs, border security, and trade facilitation professionals with decades of field-proven expertise.

Gerry Rodrigues Australia

Gerry Rodrigues

Senior Customs Modernization Expert

Former Australian Customs senior official and WCO adviser. Accredited Mercator Program Adviser and WCO Customs Modernisation Adviser. Extensive international consulting across WCO, WTO, UN, and AusAid-funded projects in Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

WCO Customs Modernization Capacity Building E-Commerce Mercator Adviser
Calvin Christiansen Canada

Calvin Christiansen

Senior Border Operations Expert

Senior CBSA executive with roles including Director General of the National Border Operations Centre and Regional Director General Atlantic. Deep expertise in marine cargo, customs warehousing, integrated border services, and emergency management.

National Targeting Marine Cargo Emergency Mgmt Border Operations Strategic Planning
Yvette-Monique Gray Canada

Yvette-Monique Gray

Senior Border Enforcement Expert

35+ years in the federal government, including as Regional Director of Intelligence and Enforcement at CBSA — overseeing 300 officers in border intelligence, immigration enforcement, and criminal investigations. Served as District Director at Vancouver International Airport through the 2010 Olympic Games, and most recently as Regional Director General at Public Services and Procurement Canada managing 500 staff across BC and the Yukon. Recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and Deputy Minister's Award of Excellence.

Border Intelligence Immigration Enforcement CBSA Executive Leadership Organizational Transformation Vancouver YVR Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal
Mohammad Obeidat Jordan

Mohammad Obeidat

Senior Customs Modernization Expert

Accredited WCO Mercator Programme Adviser and Customs Modernization expert. Former WCO Regional Development Manager for North Africa, Near and Middle East. Supported Saudi and UAE Customs AEO implementation. Master's in International Customs Law from Canberra University.

WCO AEO Capacity Building Risk Management Mercator Adviser
Yanis Japal Mauritius

Yanis Japal

Customs Solutions Architect

Specialist in Customs Data Analytics and ASYCUDA integration. Oracle-certified architect with project experience across Namibia, Senegal, Madagascar, and Mauritius. Designed data warehouses for Customs Risk Management Analytics and public sector financial re-engineering.

ASYCUDA Data Analytics Single Window Process Re-Engineering Oracle Certified
Paul Porrior Canada

Paul Porrior

Senior Customs Systems Expert

30+ years with CBSA in complex border operations. Led implementation of Canada's Centralized National Targeting, Integrated Customs Enforcement System, and Intelligence Management System. President's Leadership Award recipient. UAE national security risk management project manager.

National Targeting Intelligence Risk Management Passenger President's Award
Eamonn Sheehy Ireland

Eamonn Sheehy

Senior Customs Solutions Architect

30+ years in Customs IT modernization and Electronic Single Window. Spent 8 years managing IT & Telecommunications for the World Customs Organization. Co-author of the WCO Customs Risk Management Study and WCO Global Container Security indicators document.

Single Window WCO IT Modernization Risk Management Kyoto Convention
Craig Schenk Australia

Craig Schenk

Senior Customs Modernization Expert

18+ years in Trade and Customs. Former Australian Border Force Counselor for China and Korea, and Director of multiple divisions including National Services, Detained Goods Management, and Air Cargo. Experienced in covert and overt intervention activities.

Risk Management Air Cargo Intelligence Enforcement AEO
Sean Tatham Cayman Islands

Sean Tatham

Customs IT & Single Window Implementation Specialist

15+ years delivering Customs and Trade Facilitation projects across the Caribbean and beyond. IT Project Manager for TRIPS at the Cayman Islands Customs Department. Led Single Window business process re-engineering for Guyana and provided technical support for Single Window implementation in Tajikistan. Completed feasibility analysis for Belize's Single Electronic Window. MSc in Computer Based Management Information Systems, University of the West Indies.

Single Window Business Analysis Trade Facilitation IT Project Management Business Process Re-engineering TRIPS Caribbean
Kinan Al Jajeh Lebanon

Kinan Al Jajeh

Customs Solutions Architect

PMP-certified specialist in biometrics and digital identity for smart border control. Managed large-scale UAE border implementation including 100 eGates using IRIS, fingerprint, and face recognition. Led Emirates Airline Seamless Travel Journey project using face recognition technology.

Biometrics Smart Border eGates Solutions Architecture PMP
Mark McFalls Canada

Mark McFalls

Senior Customs Revenue Leakage & PCA Expert

32 years with CBSA specializing in Post Clearance Audit and revenue leakage. Managed the Harmonized Risk Scoring/Advanced Trade Data project. Recipient of the Ministers Award of Excellence, Canadian Peacekeepers Medal, and Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal.

PCA Revenue Leakage Valuation Investigations Minister's Award Peacekeepers Medal
Denis R. Vinette Canada

Denis R. Vinette

Former Vice-President & Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, CBSA

32 years at CBSA, rising to Vice-President and Senior Assistant Deputy Minister. Led the introduction of automated kiosks, e-gates, and biometrics at Canada's ports of entry and spearheaded the Traveller Modernization program. Chaired the Borders Five Operational Group (Canada, US, UK, Australia, New Zealand) and represented Canada at the WCO and INTERPOL. Recipient of the APEX 2024 Leadership Award of Excellence.

CBSA Border Modernization Traveller Processing Biometrics Revenue Integrity WCO Borders Five APEX Award 2024
Jose Pardo USA

Jose Pardo

Senior Customs Business and Systems Analyst

30+ year career spanning U.S. Navy operations, Abu Dhabi Customs (10+ years), and global IT project management. Doctorate in International Trade and in Education (AI/ML curriculum). Six Sigma specialist in process improvements, customs, and supply chain optimization.

Supply Chain Process Improvement AI / ML Six Sigma PMP
Martin Wilde UK

Martin Wilde

Senior Customs Risk Management Expert

International best-practice expert in Customs, Trade and Law Enforcement. Extensive experience in Central & Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, Africa, and the UK. Lead advisor for UNODC, US Dept. of State EXBS Programme, and Ghana Revenue Authority.

UNODC Enforcement Intelligence Risk Management Trade Facilitation
Bart Hosley USA

Bart Hosley

Senior Customs Solutions Delivery Manager

20 years as an international management and IT consultant. Specializes in customs modernization and judicial systems modernization across 15+ countries. PMP, CISSP, ITIL certified with U.S. Secret Clearance. Clients include UAE, Trinidad & Tobago, Malaysia, and Peru.

IT Modernization Risk Management Solutions Delivery PMP CISSP ITIL
John Tremills Canada

John Tremills

Senior Customs Modernization Expert

30+ years in Canadian Government border management. Former CBSA Senior Program Officer and A/Executive responsible for national customs policies. WCO Diagnostic Facilitator. Represented Canada in treaty negotiations and technical exchanges with Algeria, Peru, and Nicaragua.

WCO Passenger Marine Air Traveller WCO Diagnostician
Ivan Petersen Canada

Ivan Petersen

Senior Customs Modernization Expert

28+ years as a Border Management professional at Officer through Director levels. Led Canada's first mobile gamma-ray imaging program. Former CBSA anti-smuggling lead in Bangkok. Risk management consultant to Haiti, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE National Targeting Centre.

Risk Management National Targeting Enforcement Imaging Technology Process Re-Engineering
Dean Hogarth Australia

Dean Hogarth

Senior Customs Risk Management Expert

33 years with Australian Customs/Border Force. Designed the four-tier cargo targeting priority system adopted Australia-wide. Recipient of the Meritorious Public Service Medal from the US Coast Guard. International assignments in Washington DC, Bangkok, and Hong Kong.

Cargo Targeting Intelligence National Targeting Passenger USCG Merit Medal
Barry Desormeaux Canada

Barry Desormeaux

International Trade Consultant & Trade Liaison Specialist

35+ years in customs program delivery, border operations and policy development. Former senior executive with Canada Border Services Agency. Accredited WCO Customs Modernization Advisor. Successfully launched Barbados Electronic Single Window in January 2017, and holds deep expertise in Customs Risk Management solution implementation and performance measurement frameworks for customs agencies.

Electronic Single Window Trade Liaison Risk Management Program Management WCO Accredited Advisor
Paul Schmidt New Zealand

Paul Schmidt

Customs Revenue, Border Risk & ICT Systems Specialist

30+ years with New Zealand Customs and international consulting across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Southeast Asia. Fraud intelligence, post-clearance audit, and revenue systems expert. World Bank consultant in Nigeria, Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. Developed NZ Customs' first electronic risk-based PCA selection and targeting system. CISA certified.

Post-Clearance Audit Fraud Intelligence Revenue Systems Risk Management ICT Systems World Bank ASYCUDA CISA Certified
Raz Bhatti United Kingdom

Raz Bhatti

Customs Modernization & National Single Window Specialist

Senior ICT professional with 20+ years delivering national-scale digital transformation programmes across 12+ countries. Specializes in Customs Management Systems, National Single Window platforms, and Revenue Administration systems. Lead Solutions Architect for the Philippines National Single Window and ASEAN Single Window integration. PMI and British Computer Society certified.

National Single Window Customs Modernization Revenue Administration ICT Architecture WCO Data Model Business Analysis PMI Certified
Steve Letourneau Canada

Steve Letourneau

Border Intelligence, Immigration, and Risk Management Expert

25+ years with CBSA in border security, customs modernization, and risk assessment. Developed Haiti Customs Risk Management Strategy using advanced analytics and WCO data model. Implemented enhanced risk methodology to strengthen CBSA intelligence and targeting capacity.

Intelligence Risk Management Data Analytics National Targeting WCO Bali Process
Marc Beauvais Canada

Marc Beauvais

Senior Customs Modernization & Passenger Expert

30 years with CBSA specializing in passenger targeting. Transformed the National Targeting Centre's traveller unit from decentralized to centralized model. Consulted on IAPI, electronic Travel Authority, and Air Exit/Entry-Exit. Led national planning for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Passenger National Targeting IAPI Border Intelligence Change Management API/PNR
Raymond Thibeault Canada

Raymond Thibeault, CPA, CGA

Senior Trade Compliance & Post-Clearance Audit Expert

47+ years of customs and border experience, including as Manager of the Origin and Valuation Audit Unit at CBSA — directing 28 officers across 350+ regulatory field audits under NAFTA and multiple free trade agreements. International consulting spans post-clearance audits in the Bahamas, customs valuation in Barbados, FTA training in South Korea, and rules of origin seminars across Latin America. WCO/USAID Valuation Assistance certified. Trilingual (French, English, Spanish).

Post-Clearance Audit Customs Valuation Rules of Origin NAFTA / FTA Compliance CBSA International Consulting CPA, CGA Trilingual FR / EN / ES
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