Kabir Das
@kabirdas
Experienced Cloud Architect specializing in cost optimization and consulting.
What I'm looking for
I am a Cloud Architect with a strong technical background and extensive experience in AWS, Azure, and GCP. My expertise lies in cost optimization, upselling services, and designing cloud-native workloads. I excel in providing technical consulting on cloud platforms, analyzing cost and usage history to make informed recommendations for optimizing expenses.
Throughout my career, I have successfully collaborated with clients to develop budgets, identify volume discounts, and eliminate waste by pinpointing underutilized resources. My analytical skills, combined with my ability to communicate complex technology concepts effectively, have allowed me to deliver actionable insights and drive significant cost savings for organizations.
I am passionate about staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and continuously improving my skills. My certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect and FinOps Certified Practitioner, reflect my commitment to excellence in the cloud domain. I am eager to leverage my expertise to help organizations navigate their cloud journeys efficiently.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
FinOps Engineer
SMX
Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Designed compute and database architectures to lower costs by targeting I/O, utilization, memory and other metrics. Provided expertise on cloud design and architecture for a variety of cloud services within Well Architected Frameworks.
Financial Analyst, Department of OBGYN
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Jul 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)
Analyzed financial and public cloud cost & usage data using Python and R. Created custom reports in Tableau to report on AWS & Azure cost and usage data for various teams.
Financial Accounting Analyst
Rethink Robotics
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)
Performed various Accounting & Financial functions in Oracle Netsuite (GL, GJ, Budgeting, AP, AR, etc.). Analyzed AWS cost and usage data in Cost Explorer to understand historical usage of accounts.
Financial & Budget Analyst
University of Vermont & Medical Center
May 2017 - Present (8 years 3 months)
Queried on-premise financial data using SQL and managed mySQL and Access databases. Reviewed, analyzed and developed revenue targets and budgets (annual and project), delivery of complex financial projections.
Financial Specialist
Merchants Bank
Dec 2015 - Present (9 years 8 months)
Queried financial data using SQL; built and managed databases; automated workloads with VBA. Developed powerful data visualizations in Power BI for commercial clients and internal senior leadership.
Concierge
Whole Foods Market
Oct 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)
Consecutively achieved highest sales of gift baskets of all stores nationally. Delivered exceptional customer service to clients by recommending products and dietary choices to align with client’s health goals.
Lead Teller
Wells Fargo
Apr 2012 - Present (13 years 4 months)
Regularly met and exceeded sales quotas for a variety of financial products: credit, new accounts, insurance, online banking. Supervised tellers regarding compliance, operational risk, client engagement, and sales opportunities.
Accounting Specialist
Alliance Marine Services
Jun 2006 - Present (19 years 2 months)
Performed detailed financial analyses of costs in various currencies during various phases of operation lifecycle. Delivered financial reporting including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows, and other reporting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Corporate Finance Institute
Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Financial Analysis
Completed the FMVA program, focusing on financial modeling and valuation techniques. This certification enhances skills in corporate finance.
FinOps Institute
Certified Practitioner, FinOps
Achieved FinOps Certified Practitioner status. This certification demonstrates proficiency in cloud financial management and optimization.
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