Cloud Analyst

The cloud analyst looks after (cost) efficient use of the cloud. They continually evaluate cloud usage from various (financial) angles with the goal to optimise cloud usage and to provide stakeholders with information for value-driven decision-making.

Key competencies

Analytical skills | has an open view towards new information and can interpret it in a broader context

Result-oriented | is forward-thinking and adopts behaviour aimed at achieving predetermined goals

Meticulous | has an eye for detail 

Opportunity seeker| identifies and acts upon opportunities and leverages them within the organisation

Diplomatic | can recognise the interests of others, knows how to assess them and approach them sensibly

Communication | is able to inspire teams and stakeholders in such a way they take on their advice and turn it into actions

Training and education

A cloud analyst meets the following requirements:

  • Bachelor’s and master’s degree

  • Cloud governance training, Cloud TCO-training

  • Cloud solution architect training (Azure / AWS)

Important skills and knowledge

A cloud analyst:

  • Has in-depth knowledge of different cloud concepts and the corresponding financial mechanisms, cost drivers etc. – for IaaS, PaaS and SaaS

  • Has in-depth knowledge of financial processes within the organisation

  • Has the ability to handle the TCO tools of a public cloud provider

  • Is able to work with different cloud management dashboards

  • Can compile clear reports for business stakeholders and cloud development teams and use said reports to provide recommendations

  • Has the means to advise cloud (development) teams and stakeholders proactively and inform them of the financial consequences that can arise from cloud use