Brett Johnson
Associate Director Cloud FinOps at Barings
- Role
- Associate Director Cloud Finops at Barings
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brett Johnson
Finance professional with experience in forecasting, scenario modeling, and enterprise capital planning, currently leading multi-million-dollar cost optimization initiatives. Skilled at translating complex quantitative and operational data into actionable insights to guide budgeting, risk assessment, and investment decisions. Pursuing a Master’s in Mathematical Finance to deepen expertise in credit, fixed-income, portfolio management, and strategic financial analysis, with a focus on applying advanced quantitative methods to support long-term capital and investment strategies.
Experience
Associate Director Cloud Finops
Apr 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Avoided $2.2M+ in cloud spend by prioritizing high-impact initiatives, combining demand forecasts with targeted utilization optimizations.• Built an enterprise forecasting platform in Microsoft Fabric using PySpark to process 60M+ minute level usage records.• Produced 18+ month scenario projections, enabling leadership to plan budgets, capacity, and capital commitments.• Reduced cost volatility through long-term reservation strategies addressing AI-driven demand and semiconductor supply constraints.• Presented insights to Finance, IT, and Cloud Engineering leadership, driving cost-efficient technology decisions aligned with enterprise financial targets.
Education
Butler University - Lacy School of Business
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Master of Science - MS, Mathematical Finance
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