Legacy OpenVMS Systems Consulting

Securing Your Mission-Critical Systems | One Expert, Direct Partnership

Your trusted advisor for OpenVMS continuity, modernization, and strategic migration.

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The Problem You Face

Your OpenVMS systems are the unsung heroes of your operation—incredibly reliable, but now a source of strategic risk.

The experts who built them are retiring. The hardware is aging. The pressure to integrate with the modern world grows every day. You need clear guidance and deep expertise, not another corporate sales pitch.

That's where I come in. I am a senior consultant with over 25 years of hands-on OpenVMS experience. I work directly with you as your trusted advisor to provide clarity, ensure continuity, and build a practical path forward.

How I Help: Your Strategic Partner

Three core, flexible service models for leaders who own this challenge

System Health & Continuity Audit

2-4 Weeks Engagement

A targeted assessment to give you immediate control and peace of mind.

What I do: I conduct a focused, on-site or remote review of your critical OpenVMS cluster. I don't just run reports; I interpret them through decades of experience.

You get: A clear, actionable 30-60-90 day plan with priorities including:

  • Security hardening
  • Backup/disaster recovery validation
  • Identifying single points of failure

This is your blueprint for stability.

Strategic Roadmap Engagement

1-2 Month Engagement

Answering: "What is the right future for our OpenVMS applications?"

What I do: I work with your technical and business teams to map your entire OpenVMS application portfolio. We assess each system for business value, technical debt, and modernization potential.

You get: An objective, vendor-agnostic business case outlining costs, risks, and timelines for three paths:

  • Sustain & Enhance (keep it running securely)
  • Modernize & Integrate (web-enable, create APIs)
  • Plan a Migration (to a modern platform)

You will have the data to make a confident decision.

Retained Expert & Project Leadership

Ongoing Partnership

Your on-call expert to execute the plan, whether maintenance or migration.

What I do: I become your part-time lead architect. This can include:

  • Hands-on Stewardship: Applying critical patches, tuning performance, troubleshooting
  • Modernization Projects: Leading teams to build APIs, create data bridges, or develop web interfaces
  • Migration Management: Acting as your technical lead to de-risk and guide a phased migration off VMS

You get: Continuity, deep expertise on-tap, and a single point of accountability. Your team gains a mentor, and your project has an experienced captain.

Why Work With a Solo Consultant?

Luc Préfontaine

Luc Préfontaine | Principal Consultant

25+ years of hands-on OpenVMS experience

Direct Expertise & Partnership

You work directly with the expert, not through layers of account managers and junior staff. My knowledge is your knowledge.

Absolute Objectivity

I have no software to sell or partnerships to promote. My advice is based solely on what is right for your business.

Agility & Lower Overhead

We can start quickly, pivot as needed, and avoid bloated processes of large firms. You pay for pure expertise.

Knowledge Transfer

A key part of my role is to upskill your team, rebuilding institutional knowledge through side-by-side work and clear documentation.

My Typical Client

You are likely a CTO, IT Director, or Operations VP in finance, utilities, manufacturing, or research. You have one or more OpenVMS clusters running processes that are simply too critical or complex to fail. You need a trustworthy guide to navigate this legacy challenge.

Let's Start with a Conversation

The next step is a confidential, 60-minute video call at no cost or obligation.

We will discuss:

  • ✅ Your specific systems and immediate pain points
  • ✅ Your long-term business objectives
  • ✅ Which service model might be the best starting point
Contact me to schedule our conversation
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