ICT and digital strategy
We help define the technology direction, evaluate the current state and prepare a realistic roadmap for digital development.
Senior ICT consulting for strategic decisions
Technology, data and software consulting for strategic decisions
We combine more than 20 years of experience from industry practice, academic research and technology project leadership. We help organizations design, assess and develop digital, data and software solutions.
- ICT strategy
- Software engineering
- Data & AI
- Project leadership
What we do
We help design, assess and lead technology initiatives
Our work combines technical depth, analytical thinking and project leadership experience. We focus on solutions that make sense strategically, technically and operationally.
Information systems analysis and design
We specify requirements, solution architecture, data models and processes needed for robust implementation.
Software engineering and project leadership
We support teams in software design, development and project delivery from initial analysis to implementation.
Databases, analytics and predictive models
We design database solutions, analytical approaches and models for decision support and prediction.
AI, machine learning and innovation
We assess the potential of AI/ML, design appropriate use cases and evaluate technical and business feasibility.
Technology consulting for startups
We help with product design, technology selection, architecture and validation of key technical decisions.
Project leadership, processes and mentoring
We provide expert supervision, mentoring of technical teams and support for improving development processes.
Research, academic and grant projects
We support project design, technology assessment and delivery of research, development and grant initiatives.
Who we work with
For organizations that need qualified technology decisions
We work with clients facing complex technology, data or project questions who need an independent, experienced and practical perspective.
Companies
Technology strategy, digitalization, modernization of information systems and independent assessment of IT projects.
Startups
Software product design, data and AI projects, solution architecture and mentoring of technical teams.
Public institutions
Expert technology assessment, system design, process optimization and support for digitalization projects.
Academic and research teams
Consulting for research goals, grant projects, technology feasibility and applied research.
Our expertise
Expertise across technology, data and management
We connect strategic thinking with practical knowledge of system design, software development, databases, data analytics and project leadership.
- ICT management
- Software engineering
- Requirements analysis
- UML and system design
- Database technologies
- Web technologies
- AI/ML and predictive modeling
- Data-driven decision making
- Project leadership
- Process optimization
- Expert technology assessment
- Mentoring technical teams
An independent perspective on technology decisions
We help identify risks, compare solution alternatives and prepare recommendations that are understandable to both management and technical teams.
Consultants
Two senior consultants. One integrated view of technology, data and leadership.
Radek Šilhavý, Ph.D.
Associate professor, manager, analyst and software engineering expert
Radek Šilhavý connects long-term management practice at Šilhavý s.r.o. with academic and research work in information technologies, software engineering and data-driven decision making. He focuses on requirements analysis, UML modeling, information systems assessment and evaluation of technology projects.
He is habilitated in systems engineering and informatics. He has worked as an associate professor and researcher at Tomas Bata University in Zlín, a senior researcher at CTU and Universität Wien, a technology incubation consultant for CzechInvest and a postdoctoral mentor at Charles University.
- Requirements analysis and UML modeling
- IT project and information systems assessment
- AI/ML, statistical and predictive models
- Research projects, publications and patents
Petr Šilhavý, Ph.D.
Associate professor, senior ICT expert, technology architect, team leader and head of development
Petr Šilhavý has more than 20 years of experience in designing, developing and leading modern software, database and web solutions. As founder and head of development at Šilhavý s.r.o., he leads technical teams, sets priorities, plans capacity, manages deadlines and quality, and connects technical decisions with operational and business needs.
He is habilitated in systems engineering and informatics. His technical expertise includes C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Python, T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, Azure, Docker, Git, GitHub and modern development workflows. In consulting projects, he supports application and database architecture, legacy modernization, technical leadership, code review, DevOps and cloud/container technologies.
- Team leadership and development management
- Web and database application architecture
- .NET, ASP.NET Core, C#, Python and T-SQL
- Azure, Docker, GitHub and DevOps workflow
- Legacy modernization and code review
- Capacity, priority, deadline and quality management
Selected experience
Experience from business, academia and research
Our expertise is based on long-term work on software, data, academic, research and technology projects.
Šilhavý s.r.o.
Development of software, database and web solutions, technical team leadership and delivery of digital products.
OpenPublish.eu
A technology and publishing solution for expert, academic and conference environments.
CzechInvest
Experience with innovation and startup environments, evaluation of technology projects and support for business development.
Tomas Bata University in Zlín
Academic, research and teaching activity in ICT, software engineering and data-oriented topics.
Universität Wien
Experience from an international academic and research environment.
CTU in Prague
Collaboration and experience in technical education, research and technology projects.
Research and development projects
Expert involvement in projects connecting technology design, data, software and applied research.
Publications and patents
Outputs demonstrating long-term professional activity, research work and technology specialization.
How cooperation works
Structured, practical and focused on useful outcomes
We manage each cooperation so that the problem, purpose and expected client value are clear from the beginning.
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Initial consultation
We clarify the situation, goals, expectations and key questions to be answered.
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Needs analysis
We assess available materials, technology context, risks, constraints and possible next steps.
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Solution proposal
We prepare recommendations, solution alternatives, architecture or project design and concrete implementation steps.
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Delivery, mentoring or expert supervision
We can support implementation, team leadership, quality control or independent expert supervision.
Contact
Schedule an initial consultation
Are you working on a technology strategy, information system design, data or AI project, software modernization or independent project assessment? Contact us and we will arrange a short initial consultation.
Company details
Šilhavý s.r.o., Svornosti 1908, 755 01 Vsetín, Czech Republic- Company ID
- 25845284
- VAT ID
- CZ25845284
- Registered file
- C 21483 maintained by the Regional Court in Ostrava