AWS Cost Reduction - 71.44% Savings

Comprehensive AWS cost optimization resulting in $839.88 monthly savings through automated resource scheduling and infrastructure rightsizing.

Date: March 15, 2024
Category: Cloud Optimization
Client: Enterprise SaaS Company

Project Overview

Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company, was experiencing escalating AWS costs that were impacting their profitability. Their monthly AWS bill had grown to over $1,175 without proper optimization strategies in place.

We implemented a comprehensive cost optimization strategy that included automated resource scheduling, rightsizing recommendations, and advanced monitoring systems.

71.44%
Cost Reduction
$839.88
Monthly Savings
30 Days
Implementation Time

Results & Analytics

Cost Breakdown Analysis
Detailed cost breakdown showing 71.44% reduction across all services
Cost Comparison Dashboard
Real-time cost monitoring dashboard with automated alerts

Solution Implementation

Automated Scheduling

Implemented EC2 instance scheduling to automatically start/stop resources based on business hours, eliminating 24/7 costs for development environments.

Resource Rightsizing

Analyzed usage patterns and rightsized instances, reducing over-provisioned resources by 60% while maintaining performance.

Cost Monitoring

Set up CloudWatch budgets with SNS alerts to prevent cost overruns and provide real-time spending visibility.

Automation Framework

Built Lambda functions with EventBridge triggers for automated cost optimization and resource management.