About the role#
As a Cloud FinOps Consulting Intern, you will join the Trace3xperience Program to work at the intersection of cloud technology, data analytics, and finance. You will gain experience analyzing AWS, Google, and Azure environments while learning how organizations apply FinOps practices to maximize business value. This role offers exposure to the operational and delivery aspects of a consulting group focused on cloud and AI solutions.
What you'll do#
- Achieve a technical certification in FinOps, AI, or a cloud provider.
- Learn cloud environment fundamentals and FinOps principles like cost allocation, budgeting, and financial accountability.
- Explore FinOps for AI, including token economics and measuring the cost of generative AI workloads.
- Shadow consultants and engineers on client engagements and internal planning meetings.
- Assist with backend administration, process documentation, and building PowerPoint decks or solution briefs.
- Take meeting minutes during client calls to share with the team.
- Support the development of customer-facing reports, dashboards, and recommendations.
- Design internal operational efficiencies using AI tools.
- Develop reporting for AI spend, consumption trends, and unit economics.
- Research emerging industry trends and tools to provide guidance for the FinOps team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a senior undergraduate or Master's student.
- Pursuit of a non-engineering degree such as Business, Finance, or MIS.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Proficiency in the Office 365 environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A growth mindset, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for technical problem solving.
- Ability to work independently and maintain a customer-focused mindset.
- Previous academic or professional internship experience is a plus.
- A Cloud Fundamentals certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, remote internship with a rolling term.
About Trace3
Trace3 provides consulting, integration, and operational services for data, security, and cloud technologies. The company focuses on business transformation through the use of emerging technology. It was founded in 2002 and is based in Irvine, California. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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