Zainab Ahmed
@zainabahmad1301
I optimize cloud and AI spend across Azure and AWS through FinOps analytics, automation, and governance.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Carlsberg GCC (GSPANN), I optimize Azure storage and reservation usage, identifying $110K in annual storage savings potential and recovering $56K in annualized cloud-cost leakage.
At Accenture, I led FinOps work across 65+ Azure subscriptions and delivered $3–4M in Azure savings through rightsizing, automation, decommissioning, and governance. I also reduced projected Azure OpenAI spend from approximately $215K to $175K per month through model rationalization.
Previously at SHL, I delivered a 20% reduction in cloud spend and a 15% increase in cloud efficiency. I build dashboards, forecasts, and FinOps frameworks that turn cloud and AI consumption data into actionable leadership decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cloud FinOps Engineer
Carlsberg GCC (GSPANN)
Apr 2026 - Present (5 months)
Led Azure storage cost optimization and reservation optimization, identifying $110K annual savings potential and recovering $56K in annualized cloud cost leakage.
Acted as FinOps Subject Matter Expert for cloud rationalization across 65+ Azure subscriptions, delivering $3-4M in Azure savings and leading Azure OpenAI cost optimization assessments.
Business Analyst - FinOps
SHL
Mar 2022 - Mar 2025 (3 years)
Developed cloud cost optimization strategies achieving 20% reduction in cloud spend and 15% increase in efficiency. Managed vendor relationships and built interactive dashboards for real-time visibility.
Education
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Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering
2018 - 2022
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur, from 2018 to 2022.
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