Proud to be 100% employee-owned.

You can search high and low, but you will never find a bunch of nerds this dedicated to making things work right for your business. Over the last decade we’ve sifted through, hired and retained the right core team of professionals committed and passionate about being the best in the business, without forgetting what’s important in life – work hard, play hard, enjoy family.

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A little-known fact about Ivan… he is a huge fan of Adam Sandler and sometimes, just for fun, he’ll treat us to an impersonation of the Waterboy hero Bobby Boucher.

Ivan Flores

CTO / Partner

Ivan Flores, one of the best Engineers this city has ever seen joined us in 2010, and is a real-life hero. Although Ivan doesn’t arrive at Makios headquarters in a Batmobile and we’re pretty sure he doesn’t leap tall buildings in a single bound, we are excited about his vast knowledge of all things technology.

 

He has been compounding his skills professionally for over 10 years. Ivan is a pro with servers and communication devices, an expert with point-of-sale systems, and an absolute wizard in network troubleshooting. Mr. Flores is happily married to a woman who understands his love of technology and together they are the proud parents of three dogs. 


Makios is proud to have Ivan on our team, he definitely makes us shine!

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Nils has been known to wear his wooden shoes from the Netherlands to work on casual Fridays. “The shoes are a symbol of my Dutch heritage and, besides, they are super comfortable.”

Nils Desmet

CEO / Founder

Nils began his journey in the Netherlands, where he was born and raised by two incredible parents—both entrepreneurs—who instilled in him the values of hard work, independence, and creative thinking. It was in this environment that his passion for business and technology first took root.


Early in his career, Nils worked in sales and tradeshows, sharpening his ability to connect with people, close deals, and lead with vision. After moving to the United States, he continued his IT path as a consultant for the Holland Group, which later became Stanton Street Technology Group.


By 2006, after years of managing the Network Services division, Nils felt it was time to strike out on his own. He partnered with then-owner Beto O’Rourke (yes, that guy) and launched Makios Technology. Over time, Makios grew through acquisitions and innovation, always grounded in Nils's mission to change the way technology is delivered in El Paso—with compassion, care, and a relentless pursuit of quality.


As Chief of Makios, Nils provides his team and clients with deep experience, drive, and smart solutions. His enthusiasm for making technology easier and more effective is infectious, and his focus is always on serving others well.


Outside of Makios, Nils is an active volunteer in his church community. He treasures time at home with his family—especially when it involves cooking together and enjoying a good movie.


“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27