DescriptionThis role is part of the Storage product line, and will be focused on cost optimization and sustainability initiatives for both private and public cloud products. The role will play a pivotal role in analyzing and optimizing our storage infrastructure to reduce wasted spend and environmental impact, while maintaining performance and reliability. The role will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and interpret data related to storage usage, costs and performance, identifying areas for improvement, implementing strategies and driving projects to optimize storage efficiency.
Job responsibilities
- Analyze storage usage patterns, costs and performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimizing costs and reducing environmental impact.
- Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports to track storage utilization, costs, performance and sustainability metrics, such as carbon footprint and energy consumption – both internal focused and user focused.
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessments for proposed storage optimization projects.
- Develop requirements for the data engineering team to create data sources and data models, and dashboards where we lack visibility.
- Based on identified opportunities to improve cost and sustainability, develop requirements for software engineers and technical writers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define key performance indicators (KPIs), and establish metrics for evaluating storage optimization initiatives for cost, performance and sustainability.
- Implement data-driven strategies and initiatives to optimize storage efficiency, reduce costs, and improve performance.
- Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to storage cost optimization and sustainability.
- Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
- Develop, implement and maintain dashboards and reports to present data insights
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Proven experience as a Data Analyst or Product Manager
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, such as SQL, Python, R or similar
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Great problem solving skills
- Strong team player with positive attitude
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and FinOps Practitioner certification
- Willingness to work in a 60% in office hybrid model
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Experience with sustainability initiatives including how to measure and track
- Understanding of storage or other infrastructure
