$ kubectl top pods --all-namespaces
EKS Cluster Optimization
Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
Problem
High cloud costs caused by inefficient scaling and overprovisioned Kubernetes workloads.
Architecture & Implementation
Optimized EKS node groups with Spot + Karpenter, tuned HPA thresholds via Prometheus/Grafana metrics, and right-sized pods.
Tools Used
AWS EKSKarpenterPrometheusGrafanaKubernetesHelm
Measured Outcomes
- ✓Reduced compute cost by 45%
- ✓Eliminated recurring OOM events
- ✓Improved autoscaling response time
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