Mikolas Kouba, Senior Cybersecurity Operations Engineer
Aeven Czech Republic
Mikolas, a Senior Cybersecurity Operations Engineer at Aeven since 2017, has undergone a remarkable career transformation. Initially tasked with managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, he now ensures the stability, security, and enhancement of customer services.
Drawn to Aeven by the chance to utilize his expertise, communication skills, and teamwork, Mikolas operates mainly from home with his global team, including 15 Czech colleagues specializing in log management/SIEM, PAM, endpoint security, SailPoint, and Omada. He collaborates closely with Danish-based project and customer teams, emphasizing an agile, continuous development approach.
In six years, Mikolas progressed from operations engineer to senior roles and is now heading towards people management. He values Aeven's inclusive culture and excellent work-life balance, recognizing it as a people-oriented, multicultural, and global company where he can thrive as himself.
Michal, originally from Slovakia, began his journey at Aeven in 2022 as a Network Operations Specialist. His team specializes in maintaining operational customer networks, with a particular focus on Cisco technologies. Providing round-the-clock support, they facilitate shift rotations between Czech and Filipino colleagues to cover night shifts effectively.
Michal's decision to join Aeven was influenced by his familiarity with Danish culture from his studies in Denmark. This cultural alignment prompted him to make the move from Slovakia to Prague upon securing the job. The Network department at Aeven is organized into specialized teams, including operations, consultancy, security, and DNS, fostering regular communication and close-knit relationships among colleagues in Denmark and the Philippines. Aeven's flexible work arrangements reflect the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, echoing Danish cultural values.
Melek, originally from Turkey and residing in the Czech Republic since 2008, embarked on her dynamic career journey at Aeven in 2016. Starting on the Service Desk, she progressed to roles including Change & Service Request Manager and now serves as a Project Manager.
As a Project Manager, Melek oversees projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and successful outcomes through coordinated efforts. Aven supported her with certifications in ITIL, PRINCE2, and Agile, exposing her to diverse IT projects encompassing Infrastructure, Cloud, Software development, and security.
In her latest role, Melek manages a customer's Project Portfolio, supporting colleagues while honing her portfolio management skills. Aeven's robust company culture values ideas, encourages collective problem-solving, and maintains an ideal team balance. Open communication between team members and management fosters teamwork, skill maximization, and a sense of value for employees. Aeven's management remains open, supportive, and adaptable to drive performance and continuous improvement.
David, originally from Cuba, came to the Czech Republic at 18. Since 2016, he has been an Advanced Cloud Engineer at Aeven. David’s Cloud team ensures the delivery of dependable cloud solutions in Azure, extending 24/7 support to over 13 customers globally, including Denmark.
Aeven's global Cloud team thrives on online collaboration, offering the flexibility to work from home or the office. With colleagues spanning Denmark, the Philippines, and different parts of the Czech Republic, the team excels at agile problem-solving.
Aeven prioritizes career and personal development, offering access to an online learning platform, training, education, and certifications. David has honed his technical skills significantly since joining, progressing from a Windows Specialist to mastering Azure and MSSQL Administration, ultimately becoming a vital member of the Cloud Operations team, contributing to the success of prominent Danish and global clients.
Kim, an Advanced Service Center Analyst at Aeven since 2022, comes from Denmark but relocated with his Latvian wife to the Czech Republic, driven by a desire to explore the tech industry. Within the Service Desk at Aeven, Kim and his team serve as the single point of contact for customers, aiming to resolve most issues on the first call. When specialized assistance is needed, they collaborate seamlessly with other teams.
Working closely with 8-10 team members, Kim emphasizes the value of physical office presence for effective teamwork. His current focus involves establishing a new Service Desk for a major client, involving the development of knowledge databases and streamlined processes. Kim also plays a pivotal role in onboarding new team members, a task he finds both challenging and motivating.
About
Headquartered in Denmark, with more than 1400 employees globally, Aeven earned its experience as part of Denmark’s foremost IT infrastructure specialist. We are confident in our customized solutions thanks to nearly three decades of experience serving critical industries such as life science & healthcare, the public sector, finance, energy & utilities, industrial goods & manufacturing, and retail & consumer goods.
At Aeven Czech Republic s.r.o., we follow the Scandinavian management style and offer an international environment with 32 nationalities among 231 highly skilled employees. Reflected in the name, which stays close to our Danish roots, Aeven is a 'haven' for its employees and customers - somewhere safe, secure, and welcoming.
What they're looking for
Aeven is looking for more great people specialized in Cloud services, Cybersecurity, Network Operations, and SAP solutions – to help them on their mission to keep digital infrastructure critical to the lives of millions, safe, secure, and productive.
As a people-centric organization, the Danish IT infrastructure company places a strong emphasis on fostering the personal and professional growth of their employees. The company is committed to support their people in deepening their expertise, expanding their skill sets, and exploring new opportunities within the organization.
Aeven embraces a culture of presence, ingenuity, and confidence.
Good to know
The company name is pronounced ”AY-ven”, reminiscent of ‘haven’, evoking a warm and friendly feeling and a sense of home.
Aeven, a people-centric workplace, offers more than just a job. At Aeven, employees can kickstart their week with Monday breakfasts for casual conversations and unwind at the monthly Aeventful bars. Aeven values a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours and a hybrid work setup, while also providing co-working spaces with Aeven-exclusive rooms in Brno and Ostrava.
Besides their annual Summer Parties and festive Christmas events, they promote team-building activities such as Go-kart Tournament, Archery Battle, Paintball Game - all organized by the employees themselves. Aeven also supports a variety of employee clubs from Women in Tech, Gaming Club, to Anime and Manga.
Furthermore, Aeven actively participates in social charity efforts during Easter and Christmas, extending their support to children's homes, children's hospitals, hosting fund-raising Christmas Bake Sales and charity workshops for senior homes and single mothers, as well as animal shelters. Additionally, they are regular participants in charitable events like "Get Moving with Teribear" and "Noční běh pro Světlušku," raising funds for various social causes.