Independent Technology Advisory

Your business depends on technology. Make sure someone you trust is watching over it.

I help business owners make confident decisions about IT, AI, and digital strategy — so you stop overpaying, avoid costly mistakes, and always know what's really going on with your technology.

Get in Touch

No pitch. Just an honest conversation about your situation.

You've built a successful business. But technology keeps getting more complicated.

You're paying an IT company every month, but you're not sure if you're getting good value. Someone's mentioned AI and you don't know where to start. You had a phishing scare last quarter. A supplier quoted you £50,000 for a new system and you have no idea if that's reasonable.

You don't need another IT company selling you things. You need someone independent — on your side — who can tell you what's really going on, what you actually need, and where you're wasting money.

That's what I do. Think of me as the technology equivalent of your accountant — someone who understands this world deeply, who you can call anytime, and who's always looking out for your interests. Not the vendor's.

You have an accountant for your finances.
You have a solicitor for your legal risks.
Who's looking after your technology?

How I help

Three ways to work together, depending on what you need right now.

01

Technology Advisory Retainer

Your CTO on call. A monthly partnership where I’m available whenever you need guidance — reviewing contracts, advising on decisions, challenging suppliers, and keeping your technology on track.

Monthly Partnership
02

Technology Health Check

A clear-eyed assessment of where you stand. I review your current systems, contracts, security posture, and spending. You get an honest report in plain English — what’s working, what’s risky, and where you’re overpaying.

One-Off Assessment
03

AI & Digital Strategy Workshop

A practical, hands-on session for you and your leadership team. We cut through the hype and focus on what AI and digital tools can actually do for a business your size — with a prioritised action plan.

Team Session

22 years inside enterprise technology

I've delivered solutions for some of the UK and Europe's most demanding organisations. Now I use that experience to protect businesses like yours.

Schlumberger
Oil & Gas

Led technology delivery and project management for one of the world’s largest oilfield services companies. Managed £500K+ annual budgets.

E.ON
Energy

Helped one of Europe’s biggest energy companies modernise their customer-facing digital platforms across a 60-person programme.

Saga
Insurance & Financial Services

Provided senior technical leadership for nearly 4 years, driving the architecture of their membership platform.

Loomis
International Logistics

Led a team of 20+ developers through a complex multi-system modernisation programme. 20 countries, Sitecore, 96 million CZK.

Škoda Auto
Automotive Manufacturing

Standardised and automated internal processes for one of Europe’s leading automotive manufacturers.

MSD Animal Health
Pharmaceutical

Led architecture reviews and security improvements for critical systems. Introduced AI-powered automation.

Getting started is simple

1

We have a conversation

15 minutes, no obligation. You tell me what’s going on with your business and technology. I’ll tell you honestly whether I can help.

2

I assess your situation

If it makes sense to work together, I’ll take a proper look at your technology landscape — your systems, contracts, security, and spending.

3

You make confident decisions

Whether it’s a one-off health check or an ongoing advisory partnership, you’ll have someone in your corner for every technology decision.

About Jan Sevcik

I've spent 22 years on the technology side. Now I'm on yours.

I started my career at Schlumberger, one of the world's largest technology companies, and spent over two decades leading teams, designing systems, and delivering solutions for enterprises across energy, insurance, logistics, automotive, and pharmaceuticals.

Along the way, I noticed something: the people making the biggest technology decisions often had the least support making them.Business owners spending tens of thousands on systems they didn't understand, trusting suppliers who didn't have their best interests at heart.

So I built SelectWise — an independent advisory practice that sits on the business owner's side of the table. No products to sell. No commissions from vendors. No jargon. Just honest, experienced guidance.

Based in the UK. MSc in Software Engineering. Microsoft Azure certified. Certified Scrum Master.

Technology decisions shouldn't keep you up at night

If you're a business owner who suspects your technology could be working harder — or costing less — let's talk. No pitch, no obligation.

jan@selectwise.io

Or call directly: +44 7564 221 297