sarah eckles

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with a focus on Cloud FinOps, I have a proven track record of optimizing AWS cloud costs and enhancing operational efficiency. At Convera, I successfully reduced spending by 21%, amounting to approximately $3 million annually, through strategic rightsizing and automation of FinOps processes. My expertise in developing Python-based automation tools has significantly improved accuracy in cost monitoring and reporting, enabling data-driven financial decisions.

My experience extends to building comprehensive dashboards using AWS Cost Explorer and QuickSight, which have provided leadership with real-time insights and actionable plans. I take pride in leading initiatives that enhance cost allocation accuracy, achieving a remarkable 95% tagging compliance across over 90,000 AWS resources. My commitment to modernizing AWS infrastructure has not only reduced technical debt but also contributed to substantial cost savings initiatives.

Previously, I served as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer at Gemini, where I boosted developer productivity and automated monitoring processes. My background also includes significant roles in IT systems engineering, where I led infrastructure deployments and improved project transparency through innovative workflows. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness in cloud operations.