Overview
This case study highlights how Excelra delivered effective cloud cost optimization for a global data science company heavily reliant on AWS. By implementing the Excelra Cloud Solution, the organization gained better control over cloud usage, reduced unnecessary resource consumption, and significantly lowered operational expenses without limiting scalability for data science workloads.
Our client
The client is a global data science company that depends extensively on AWS to scale analytics and computational workloads. Their teams required flexible access to cloud infrastructure while ensuring compliance, governance, and efficient cloud enablement practices to manage costs across projects.
Client’s challenge
Despite leveraging cloud computing for scalability, the client struggled with escalating AWS costs. Resource-intensive instances were often left running longer than required, leading to unnecessary expenses. Additionally, managing permissions manually increased administrative overhead, while new users faced a steep learning curve when accessing cloud resources. These challenges hindered effective cloud cost optimization and diverted time away from core analytics initiatives.
Client’s goals
The primary goal was to achieve sustainable cloud cost optimization while allowing data scientists to scale workloads seamlessly. The client also aimed to simplify user access, reduce manual permission management, and establish governance controls aligned with scientific informatics best practices.
Our Approach
Excelra implemented a centralized platform that provided controlled access to AWS resources through role-based user management. Automated monitoring identified unused or underutilized resources, enabling proactive cost reduction. The solution reduced the operational burden of permission management and aligned cloud usage with organizational policies, reinforcing efficient cloud cost optimization.
Our Solution
The Excelra Cloud Solution delivered an intuitive interface that allowed users to access cloud resources securely without deep technical expertise. Built-in reminders alerted users to inefficient resource usage, ensuring faster corrective actions. By combining automation, governance, and usability, Excelra enabled consistent cloud cost optimization across teams.
Result
Within the first month of implementation, the client achieved a 50% reduction in cloud costs. Ongoing usage continued to maintain lower cost levels while supporting scalable analytics workloads. Administrative effort was reduced, and users benefited from faster onboarding and simplified access to cloud infrastructure.
Conclusion
This engagement demonstrates Excelra’s ability to deliver measurable cloud cost optimization through intelligent platform design and governance. By empowering users with controlled cloud access and automated cost monitoring, Excelra helped the client balance scalability with financial efficiency. Learn more about Excelra’s cloud enablement services or connect with our experts to explore similar cost optimization initiatives.
