Umakant D. is an experienced AWS Cost Optimization Engineer currently working at Rivian, where responsibilities include analyzing cost data, optimizing expenses in a multi-account AWS environment, and participating in budgeting and forecasting activities. Previous roles include serving as an AWS Capacity Planning Engineer at Upwork, focusing on financial controls and cost reporting, and a Cloud Technical Project Manager at 8KMiles, managing projects for Novartis and driving AWS cost optimization. With a strong foundation in software engineering and project management from Tata Consultancy Services and other technology firms, Umakant has developed a comprehensive skill set in cloud financial management and optimization strategies, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Doctor Bhim Rao Ambedkar University.