About Fiscozen
Fiscozen is the tech company that helps freelancers manage their VAT registration accounting and taxes without stress. By combining technology with the experience of partner accountants, Fiscozen aims to change the way 3 million people experience having a VAT registration, simplifying processes and helping them keep their business under control. Founded in 2018 by Enrico Mattiazzi and Vito Lomele, Fiscozen has thousands of clients and a team of over 200 people.
The Challenge
Fiscozen was leveraging a wide range of AWS services and experiencing high costs on its AWS infrastructure – with RDS and S3 standing out as key cost drivers. Without effective visibility the team was struggling to pinpoint unnecessary spend, uncover hidden inefficiencies, and optimize usage.
Automat-it’s expert FinOps team was brought in to deliver AWS cost optimization for Fiscozen, with a clear mandate: reduce spend without compromising performance or agility.
The Solution
Automat-it began with conducting a full analysis of the startup’s existing AWS infrastructure, analyzing usage patterns, billing data, and architectural choices to uncover actionable savings opportunities.
Following this, several key initiatives were implemented to enable cost optimization in the short and long term. These included:
- Regular syncs between Automat-it’s FinOps experts and Fiscozen to ensure alignment and to track progress
- Preparation and execution of dedicated cost optimization meetings
- Purchase and management of Compute Savings Plans
- Rightsizing and upgrading RDS instance types for better efficiency
- Optimizing CloudWatch Logs by adjusting storage classes
The Results
Within just four months, Automat-it successfully implemented a suite of AWS cost optimization measures that delivered:
- 12% reduction in monthly AWS costs
- Savings of approximately $8,000 per month
- Annual savings of over $86,000
Taking a proactive approach to cost optimization, the Automat-it team continues to work closely with Fiscozen through regular syncs to ensure ongoing visibility, identify new opportunities for cost savings, and to keep cloud expenses optimized over time.
Customer Testimonial
« From my initial encounter with Camille and Khrystyna at Automat-it, their expertise and direct approach left a strong impression, » explains Andrea Citrolo, Head of Technology at Fiscozen.
« Our first meeting focused on discussing infrastructure and potential achievements. By the second meeting, they presented a clear plan to meet our cost-saving goals. Within three months, we successfully implemented 90% of the proposed optimizations and achieved our objectives. I highly recommend Automat-it as a partner for any company utilizing AWS. »