Priya Shastri

A seasoned software engineer and cloud specialist, she currently serves as Staff/Senior Software Engineer at GEICO, where she focuses on cloud efficiency and cost optimization, driving measurable savings through scalable engineering solutions. With strong expertise in enterprise systems, she has also led REST API development and data migration initiatives within the organization.

Previously, she held a technical leadership role at Couchbase, where she improved automation, reduced testing time, and contributed to multi-cloud platform enhancements. As the founder of ConnectedCloudServices, she empowers small businesses with cloud solutions while also creating educational content on AI, machine learning, and prompt engineering. Blending hands-on engineering, leadership, and teaching, she is passionate about optimizing cloud systems and making advanced technologies more accessible.