Ep#3 Faces In FinOps with Dieter Matzion from Roku

#finops #cloudfinops #costoptimization

Welcome to another captivating episode of "Faces in FinOps," the podcast powered by ProsperOps and hosted by Jon Myer. In this episode, we are privileged to have a true finops trailblazer, Dieter Matzion, join us for an insightful conversation.

Dieter Matzion's career trajectory is nothing short of remarkable, and in this episode, he shares his extraordinary journey with our host, Jon Myer. Starting with his roots in database management, Dieter's career has evolved into a shining example of cloud financial management excellence, culminating in his current role as a Senior Cloud Governance Engineer at Roku.

In this engaging discussion, you'll discover the pivotal moments and experiences that shaped Dieter's path. From his early days building and fine-tuning databases to managing network operations at PayPal, his story is one of relentless pursuit of efficiency and cost optimization.

Tune in to learn how Dieter's expertise in cloud financial management made a significant impact during his time at Google, where he played a crucial role in navigating the rapid growth of the public cloud services. Hear about his tenure at Netflix, where he led initiatives that saved millions in AWS expenditures and optimized cloud resources.

Dieter also provides valuable insights from his four-year stint at Intuit, where he spearheaded the Cloud Financial Management program, reducing waste and enhancing forecasting accuracy. He emphasizes the importance of leadership support and how it fosters a thriving finops culture within organizations.

As the first and only finops hire at Roku, Dieter Matzion continues to push the boundaries of cloud governance. He reveals how he achieved a remarkable 2% forecast variance using machine learning—an industry game-changer. J

oin us for an enlightening conversation that delves into the challenges, best practices, and future trends of finops and cloud financial management. Whether you're an industry professional or simply curious about the world of cloud optimization, this episode offers valuable insights that can benefit everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field. This is "Faces in FinOps" with Jon Myer, powered by ProsperOps.