Sohail Kazi
About Sohail Kazi
Sohail Kazi is a Senior Cloud FinOps Engineer at o9 Solutions, Inc., with previous experience at Accenture and Tata Consultancy Services. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and has expertise in cloud services and FinOps operating models.
Current Role at o9 Solutions
Sohail Kazi serves as a Senior Cloud FinOps Engineer at o9 Solutions, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he focuses on financial operations related to cloud services, leveraging his expertise in cloud technologies. His responsibilities include optimizing cloud costs and implementing financial strategies that align with business objectives. He is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Prior to his current position, Sohail worked at Accenture as a Technology Consultant specializing in Cloud and FinOps from 2021 to 2023. During his two years in this role, he was part of the Accenture Strategy and Advisory team in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India. His work involved advising clients on cloud financial management and operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Sohail Kazi obtained his Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Information Technology from Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vishnupuri, Nanded, from 2013 to 2016. He also studied at COEP Technological University, where he achieved a B.Tech in Information Technology in 2015. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Computer Engineering from Government Polytechnic Yavatmal from 2010 to 2013.
Expertise in Cloud Technologies
Sohail possesses expertise in implementing high availability and disaster recovery setups on Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud. He has experience managing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) services on these platforms. His skills extend to defining strategic FinOps operating models and developing large-scale digital transformation projects.
Involvement with FinOps Foundation
Since 2021, Sohail has been an active member of the FinOps Foundation. In this role, he engages with the community to promote best practices in cloud financial management and operational efficiency. His involvement reflects his commitment to advancing the field of FinOps and sharing knowledge with peers.