--- title: Cloud ex Machina blog | Samuel Cozannet description: "Samuel Cozannet is the Chief Technology Officer at Cloud ex Machina, bringing over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. A self-proclaimed geek and lifelong IT enthusiast, Samuel thrives at the intersection of deep technical expertise and real-world problem solving.\n\nHis true passion lies in helping clients tackle the complex challenge of cloud cost optimization—transforming sprawling infrastructures into efficient, economically sound systems. 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A self-proclaimed geek and lifelong IT enthusiast, Samuel thrives at the intersection of deep technical expertise and real-world problem solving. His true passion lies in helping clients tackle the complex challenge of cloud cost optimization—transforming sprawling infrastructures into efficient, economically sound systems. 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