Victor Van
About Victor Van
Victor Van is a Lead Finops Engineer specializing in Cloud Cost Management at Menlo Security Inc., with a background in finance and engineering collaboration. He has extensive experience in cost optimization and cloud operations, having worked at notable companies such as Cisco, Cloudreach, and Samsung Electronics.
Work at Menlo Security
Currently, Victor Van serves as the Lead Finops Engineer for Cloud Cost Management at Menlo Security Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on optimizing cloud costs and collaborating with various teams to ensure financial awareness across the organization. His responsibilities include developing strategies for cost management and providing insights into cloud spending to enhance overall financial performance.
Previous Experience in Cloud Cost Management
Victor Van has extensive experience in cloud cost management, having worked at Cisco as the Lead Cloud Finops Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and as a Systems Engineer - Cloud Operations Engineer from 2017 to 2020. During his tenure at Cisco, he designed and implemented strategies for cost allocation and savings plans, significantly impacting the organization’s cloud financial operations.
Education and Expertise
Victor Van studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Computer Information Technology Administration and Management from 2014 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cloud operations and financial management within technology environments.
Background in Client and Application Support
Before his current role, Victor worked at Central1 Credit Union as a Client and Application Support Analyst for seven months in 2016. He also held positions at Samsung Electronics as a Junior IT Administrator Co-op in 2015 and at Bank of Montreal as a Customer Service Representative from 2013 to 2015. These roles contributed to his understanding of client needs and application support in various technology settings.
Achievements in Cost Optimization
Victor has developed systems for cost forecasting for various tools, including AWS and Splunk. He has negotiated with AWS for Enterprise Discount Programs, achieving increased discounts and private pricing agreements. His work includes creating cost dashboards and providing architecture reviews, which have significantly enhanced insights into cloud spending and improved gross margins.