ABOUT CERNOVANCE
CernoVance is a boutique consultancy focused on enterprise AI and business improvement. We connect business judgement, technical practice and organisational collaboration to deliver solutions shaped around each enterprise.
OUR STORY
Discern + Advance
CernoVance
CernoVance combines elements of Discern and Advance. The name reflects how we work: understand the challenge an enterprise actually faces, then determine how to move forward.
Our Chinese name carries the same ambition: thoughtful inquiry, commitment and trust, and a broad view of the problem. We consider industry, finance, technology and organisation together. Sound judgement needs evidence and an understanding of operational complexity.
AI makes answers more accessible; change still has to happen in the operating environment. Data readiness, system connections, team collaboration and validation all require practical work. We extend consulting into implementation, putting research and design to work through development, integration, pilots, handover and adoption.
We start with each enterprise’s circumstances rather than a universal product. Discovery and industry research define the challenge; agreed scope and acceptance criteria guide delivery; real feedback informs improvement. For CernoVance, progress means connecting every judgement to a practical next step.
OUR AMBITION / OUR WAY OF WORKING
CernoVance is a small team at the beginning of its journey, with a long-term ambition: to become a trusted partner in enterprise AI and business improvement. We are starting lean, with a serious commitment to professional standards and delivery.
Team size is no substitute for business understanding and execution. We aim to earn trust through rigorous research, clear judgement, testable solutions and carefully delivered projects. We are candid about our capabilities and capacity, and accountable for the scope we agree.
We learn from clients and let evidence change our minds. We work without airs, unpack problems together and respect the experience of people doing the work. Different perspectives deserve a hearing; professionalism means doing the work clearly and thoroughly.
We are happy to begin with a specific use case, a discovery engagement or a well-defined pilot. We want to deepen the collaboration, strengthen the work and use evidence to decide what comes next. Focus is our starting point; lasting value is our direction.
LET’S BUILD TOGETHER
Whether you are an enterprise exploring AI implementation or business improvement, or a partner with industry connections, technical or delivery expertise, we welcome a conversation. Let’s understand each other, explore the value we could create and agree a suitable way to work together.
OUR PEOPLE
Connecting business understanding and AI practice to move enterprise projects forward.
CO-FOUNDER
With a software engineering background and master’s education in information systems and business analysis, Jordan has focused on AI products since 2023. Prior work at Orangetech spans enterprise AI projects in manufacturing, retail training and insurance, connecting requirements, product design, technical solutions and engineering delivery.
CO-FOUNDER
Formerly a Finance Business Partner at ByteDance, Xavier combines HR, AI use-case design and enterprise transformation experience. His work includes cost and efficiency improvement across staffing and data centres, financial and management reporting alignment, account mapping and ERP customisation. He connects business judgement, structured analysis and organisational collaboration to AI adoption and business improvement, with deep experience in China’s medical insurance policy, hospital operations and hospital digitalisation.
Explore Xavier’s background ↗Co-founder
Daisy holds a PhD in Human–Computer Interaction from the University of Melbourne and brings extensive research experience at the intersection of AI and human resources, with a focus on talent assessment, recruitment and human–AI collaboration. Active in Melbourne’s AI community, she has experience organising and participating in major AI competitions and innovation events, connecting researchers, founders and industry practitioners.
WORK WITH US
We welcome suppliers, law firms, search firms and other professional and industry organisations to explore complementary collaboration on specific projects.
CAREERS
We look forward to working with people who value business understanding, rigorous judgement and practical delivery. Confirmed career opportunities will be published as they become available.
No roles have been announced yet. Responsibilities, requirements, location and application details will be added when openings are confirmed.