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Severin (Mgr.) Simko

Regional Security Architect

Severin Simko
Košice, Slovakia

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 2 months
Košice, Slovakia

Regional Security Architect

Google

  • Provided technical expertise on Google Security Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solutions
  • Designed and implemented solutions to address specific customer use cases and requirements for the DACH region
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
2 years 1 month
Košice, Slovakia

Sales Engineer

Google

  • Sales engineer at Google Cloud responsible for several cybersecurity products including Google SecOps, Google Chronicle SIEM, Google Chronicle SOAR (formerly Siemplify), and Security Command Center
Mar 2020 - Present
6 years
Orlando, United States

Chief Technology Officer

Lendmarx, LLC

  • Led all technical aspects of the development of Slinkydata, a data management platform for lead management, monitoring, and optimizations
  • Managed a team of six developers responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting the solution
Oct 2019 - Jan 2022
2 years 4 months
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Software Development Team Lead

Siemplify

  • Managed a team of seven Python software developers and QA engineers within the Technical Integrations Program department
  • Designed and implemented agile product development, release, and code review processes
  • Conducted activity and resource planning, including time and resource estimations
  • Reviewed technical specifications for third-party integrations
  • Actively participated in developing integrations using Python
  • Conducted onboarding and troubleshooting sessions with customers
  • Role concluded upon Siemplify's acquisition by Google
Dec 2017 - May 2018
6 months
Budapest, Hungary

DevOps Engineer

NXLog Ltd

  • Developed and tested the NxLog Log Management Tool
  • Created technical documentation
  • Applied log management best practices and principles
  • Worked with NxLog Community and Enterprise editions, including integration with SIEM platforms
  • Ensured compliance with GDPR and PCI-DSS requirements related to log management
Sep 2016 - Nov 2017
1 year 3 months
Brno, Czech Republic

Full Stack Python Developer

Masaryk University

  • Developed Stream4Flow, a framework for IP flow analysis utilizing real-time data processing, network traffic monitoring, and visualization technologies
  • Utilized Apache Spark for data processing
  • Wrote scripts in Bash and Python
  • Interacted with Splunk REST API
  • Developed web applications using Web2py, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Oct 2015 - Oct 2019
4 years 1 month
Brno, Czech Republic

IT Security Engineer

AXENTA a.s.

  • Designed, implemented, and monitored security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and information
  • Identified and defined system security requirements
  • Designed computer security architecture and developed detailed cybersecurity designs
  • Administered Linux servers and networks
  • Developed technical solutions and security tools to mitigate vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
  • Utilized technologies including syslog-ng, Graylog, Flowmon, Centreon/Nagios, Python, Shell, Bash, VMware, Request Tracker, OSSEC, and Ansible/AWX
  • Delivered projects such as O2 Security Expert Center SOC, Axenta Lab, Krajské operační centrum – Jihomoravský kraj SOC, Axenta CyberSOC, Teplárny Brno, and Veřejný ochránce práv, focusing on infrastructure monitoring, log management, network administration, and ticketing system implementation

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (10.5 years), Banking and Finance (6 years), and Education (1 year).

Information Technology
Banking and Finance
Education

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (10 years), Product Development (7 years), Project Management (2.5 years), Quality Assurance (2.5 years), and Sales (2 years).

Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Sales

Languages

Slovak
Native
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

Masaryk University, Faculty of Informatics

Master's Degree · Service Science, Management, and Engineering · Brno, Czech Republic

Oct 2012 - Jun 2016

Masaryk University, Faculty of Informatics

Bachelor's Degree · Applied Informatics · Brno, Czech Republic

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Where is Severin based?

Severin is based in Košice, Slovakia.

What languages does Severin speak?

Severin speaks the following languages: Slovak (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Severin have?

Severin has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Severin has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Severin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Severin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Severin would be well-suited for roles such as: Regional Security Architect, Sales Engineer, Chief Technology Officer.

What is Severin's latest experience?

Severin's most recent position is Regional Security Architect at Google.

What companies has Severin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Severin has worked for Google, Lendmarx, LLC, and Siemplify.

Which industries is Severin most experienced in?

Severin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Education.

Which business areas is Severin most experienced in?

Severin is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management. Severin also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Sales.

Which industries has Severin worked in recently?

Severin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Severin worked in recently?

Severin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

What is Severin's education?

Severin holds a Master in Service Science, Management, and Engineering from Masaryk University, Faculty of Informatics and a Bachelor in Applied Informatics from Masaryk University, Faculty of Informatics.

What is the availability of Severin?

Severin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Severin?

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