Emma Gersten

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About Emma Gersten

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) II and Cloud FinOps Strategist, I specialize in optimizing cloud resources, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving cost savings across AWS, Azure, and GCP. With a deep understanding of FinOps principles, I develop and implement strategies that improve financial accountability, resource tagging, and reporting—empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions and maximize their cloud investments. At Texas A&M University, I lead initiatives to build scalable tagging frameworks, automate cost optimization processes, and develop interactive dashboards using Power BI and QuickSight. These efforts provide stakeholders with clear visibility into cloud spending, enabling them to align cloud usage with business goals. My ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and financial stakeholders has been instrumental in driving FinOps adoption and efficiency improvements. Beyond cloud cost management, I bring expertise in SRE best practices, ensuring system reliability, performance, and automation at scale. I thrive in cross-functional environments, collaborating with engineers, finance teams, and leadership to create solutions that enhance cloud governance and operational excellence. My work has contributed to the development of FinOps programs, cloud governance policies, and workflow automation strategies, improving cost transparency and accountability. I am an active member of the FinOps Foundation, where I have participated in working groups that set global standards for cloud financial management. Recognized by the foundation as a leading community organizer for FinOps in higher education, I am dedicated to shaping best practices and fostering collaboration across institutions to advance FinOps maturity in the industry. Let’s connect and explore opportunities to drive FinOps success! P.S. Latest PDF format resume available to view in my features section below :)