Faces in FinOps

Ep#15 Faces in #FinOps with Eli Mansoor at OskaQ - Part 1

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Faces In FinOps Podcast is Powered by  @prosperops  with host  @JonMyer 
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Episode 15 features Eli Mansoor from OskaQ Consulting. The discussion revolves around cloud financial management, with Eli sharing his 25+ years of experience in technology and 10 years in the cloud industry, including four at AWS. Key topics include Eli's journey into FinOps, the importance of cost optimization, challenges in implementing FinOps culture, and his insights on mastering AWS cost optimization. Additionally, Eli discusses his work with the Israeli government in FinOps practices and his book co-authored on AWS cost optimization. The conversation also touches on the impact of FinOps on organizational transformation and efficiency.
🌟 Guest: Eli Mansoor, CEO of OskaQ Consulting
🔍 In this episode:
💡 Eli's extensive experience in tech and cloud industries
📚 Journey into FinOps and mastering AWS cost optimization
🚀 Challenges and strategies in FinOps implementation
📘 Insights from Eli's co-authored book on cost optimization
🌐 Eli's role in shaping FinOps practices for the Israeli government
🔑 Key takeaways for organizations embracing FinOps

Ep#14 Faces in #FinOps with Steph Gooch at AWS Optics

#finops #cloudfinops #costoptimization
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Welcome to Episode 14 of the Faces In FinOps Podcast, powered by ProsperOps, with your host, Jon Myer! In this engaging episode, we're excited to have Steph Gooch, a Senior Optimization Solution Architect from the AWS Optics team, as our special guest.
Steph brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in cloud financial management, sharing insights into cost optimization, and financial processes, and fostering a cost-aware culture. Her journey from a DevOps engineer to a pivotal role in the FinOps domain is both inspiring and informative.
Key Highlights:
- Steph's transition from DevOps to FinOps and her contribution to the AWS Optics team.
- The evolution of cost optimization strategies beyond the low-hanging fruits. - Insights into AWS's approach to optimization, including practical tips and techniques.
- Discussion on the challenges and opportunities in cloud financial management and the future of FinOps with AI advancements.
Whether you're a FinOps professional, a cloud enthusiast, or someone interested in the intersection of finance and technology, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more Faces In FinOps content. Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!
 
Timestamps 0:00
- Introduction 2:15
- Steph Gooch's Journey to FinOps 6:30
- Beyond Basic Cost Optimization 11:45
- AWS's Approach to Cloud Financial Management 17:20
- The Future of FinOps and AI 22:00
- Q&A and Closing Remarks

Ep#13 Faces In FinOps with Savanna Jensen at AWS Optics

#finops #cloudfinops #costoptimization
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Welcome to another insightful episode of the Faces in FinOps Podcast, brought to you by ProsperOps, where we delve deep into the minds of thought leaders in the cloud financial management space.
Host Jon Myer explores the dynamic world of FinOps with guest Savannah Jensen, a seasoned Senior FinOps Success Manager from the Optics team at AWS. With her extensive experience since 2018, Savannah shares her valuable insights into the growth, challenges, and opportunities in the field of cloud financial management.
In This Episode:
🌟 Meet Savannah Jensen: Learn about Savannah's journey in FinOps and how she's making an impact within AWS and the broader FinOps community.
💡 FinOps Insights: Discover the evolution of FinOps, its operational challenges, and Savannah's firsthand experiences in fostering financial management strategies.
🚀 Operational Excellence: Hear how Savannah's role has evolved and how she helps customers navigate their FinOps journeys, from optimizing costs to instilling a culture of financial accountability.
🤝 Collaborative Growth: Understand the importance of collaboration in FinOps and how Savannah aids organizations in aligning their financial operations with cloud financial management practices.
❓ FinOps vs. CFM: Dive into the nuanced differences between FinOps and Cloud Financial Management (CFM) and how they complement each other in driving organizational success.

Ep#12 Faces In FinOps with Rich Hoyer at FinOptik

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Join host Jon Myer as we delve into the critical dynamics of CTO-CFO relationships in the cloud financial management landscape on the Faces of FinOps Podcast, powered by ProsperOps. In this engaging episode, we welcome Rich Hoyer, the CEO and co-founder of FinOptic, to share his unique insights on the challenges, symptoms, and solutions surrounding this professional synergy.
🎙️ Podcast Episode: CTO-CFO Relationships - Challenges and Solutions in FinOps Guest: Rich Hoyer, CEO and Co-Founder of FinOptic Host: Jon Myer
🔍 In This Episode: Rich Hoyer's journey from finance to tech and how it shaped him into a FinOps expert. The evolution of FinOptic's approach to cloud financial management, emphasizes people and processes over tools. Analysis of current CTO-CFO relationships and the gap FinOps aims to bridge. Strategies for improving the synergy between tech and finance teams in the era of cloud computing.
🎧 Listen To Learn: How Rich's diverse background in economics, finance, and IT support led to his expertise in cloud technologies and FinOps. The challenges faced by organizations in measuring, reporting, and containing cloud costs. The importance of regular interactions and building trust between technical and financial teams to facilitate better cloud budgeting and forecasting.

Ep#11 Faces in #FinOps with Wade Piehl from AWS

#finops #cloudfinops #costoptimization ProsperOps Blog: The "Faces in FinOps" podcast, powered by ProsperOps, has rapidly gained acclaim for highlighting the industry's leading figures in cloud financial management. In a particularly captivating episode, host Jon Myer sits down with Wade Piehl, a seasoned Sr. FinOps Success Manager at AWS. Through their engaging conversation, Wade elucidates the distinctions between FinOps and Cloud Financial Management (CFM), based on his six-year journey of aiding AWS clients in fine-tuning their cloud finances.
Wade's insights span further than just FinOps. He reminisces about his earlier days at Boeing, delving into the fascinating nexus between engineering and finance. Wade enlightens listeners about how his previous role at Boeing parallels his current obligations at AWS, an era before the term "FinOps" even became a household name in the tech industry.
As the episode draws to a close, the focus shifts to the mission of the AWS Optics team. Wade speaks passionately about their dedication to fostering robust customer relationships and ensuring they provide the most cost-effective cloud solutions. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation. Tune in to the "Faces in FinOps" podcast and immerse yourself in the world of cloud finance!

Ep#10 The Spooky Tales of When Manual Commitment Management Goes Wrong with Matt Stellgflug

Dive into the special Halloween episode of "Faces in FinOps" where things take a mysteriously financial turn! Join our charismatic host, Jon Myer, alongside the insightful co-host, ProsperBOT, as they unravel the chilling tales of manual commitment management mishaps. As the dark nights draw in, there's no better way to get your FinOps fix than by hearing from the experts themselves.
In episode 10, titled "The Spooky Tales of When Manual Commitment Management Goes Wrong," we're thrilled to have Sr. FinOps Specialist, Matt Stellpflug, with us. Matt brings to the table harrowing stories and experiences from the front lines of FinOps, shedding light on the pitfalls and eerie consequences of not getting commitment management right. His insights are both a cautionary tale and a roadmap to better financial operations.
So, grab your pumpkin spiced latte, get cozy, and prepare for some spine-tingling FinOps stories that will leave you both informed and entertained. Make sure to tune in, and don't forget to subscribe for more deep dives into the world of FinOps with our esteemed panel of experts! 🎃👻📊

Ep#9 Faces In FinOps with Austin Cheng

Welcome to another episode of the "Faces in #FinOps" podcast, powered by ProsperOps. In this enlightening session, I'm Jon Myer, your host, diving deep into the world of cloud financial management, shedding light on thought leaders who are making waves in their respective organizations and beyond in the FinOps community.
Our esteemed guest for today is Austin Cheng, a seasoned Senior FinOps Analyst at a major ERP company. Austin brings a wealth of experience, having dedicated three years to the realm of FinOps, emphasizing reporting tooling, analytics, and expertly managing commitment-based discounts. His journey into the FinOps space is unique, transitioning from customer cost analytics in private data centers to becoming engrossed in the dynamic and fast-evolving cloud financial management ecosystem.
In our conversation, Austin delves into the intricacies of his role, touching upon the importance of data, collaboration, and building trust with engineering teams. He emphasizes the importance of understanding, not just dictating, shedding light on mistakes and learnings as he grew into his role. From insights on commitment-based discounts to the significance of accurate data, Austin's expertise is a treasure trove for those in the FinOps sector.
So, whether you're a seasoned professional or someone curious about FinOps, this episode promises a blend of insights, practical advice, and the sharing of genuine experiences. Join us as we embark on this insightful conversation with Austin. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

Ep#8 Faces In FinOps with Mike Julian from The Duckbill Group

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In this episode of the Faces In FinOps Podcast, we dive deep into the world of FinOps with a special guest, Mike Julian, the CEO and Co-founder of The Duckbill Group. Mike shares his journey and expertise in the realm of cloud cost management, shedding light on their unique approach to optimizing AWS costs.
As the leader of The Duckbill Group, Mike emphasizes the importance of architectural choices over traditional cost-saving methods like Reserved Instances and Savings Plans. Their focus on understanding and influencing costs at the architectural level has led to impressive results, with over $4 billion in contracts negotiated for their clients.
Mike and Jon discuss the evolution of FinOps maturity within organizations, emphasizing that it's not always a linear path. Instead, it depends on the organization's growth and changing priorities. They also touch on the common mistakes mature FinOps teams make, such as adopting a gatekeeping posture and the challenge of educating engineering teams about cost-saving options.
In the spirit of recognizing the unsung heroes of FinOps, Mike gives a shout-out to the countless practitioners working behind the scenes, making incredible strides in optimizing cloud costs within their organizations, even if they can't always be in the public eye. Join us for this insightful conversation with Mike Julian, where we explore the dynamic landscape of FinOps and cloud cost management.

Ep#7 Faces In #FinOps with Dvir Mizrahi from Wix

🎙️ Welcome to the "Faces In FinOps" podcast, hosted by Jon Myer and powered by ProsperOps. I'm Jon Myer, your host, and I'm excited to bring you another insightful episode where we dive deep into the world of cloud financial management. Our guest today is Dvir Mizrahi, the Head of the Financial Engineering team at Wix, where he leads the adoption and implementation of FinOps practices. Join me in welcoming Dvir to the show.
Dvir shares his journey, starting as a developer and progressing to his current role, implementing FinOps at Wix. He emphasizes the importance of being a "people person" in the FinOps field, bridging the gap between technical and financial teams by fostering communication and understanding. Dvir also discusses the evolution of FinOps at Wix, moving beyond cost visibility to measuring business impact, emphasizing efficiency, and integrating FinOps principles into their engineering culture.
In this episode, we explore how automation and AI are impacting cloud financial management and how they can optimize cloud spending and efficiency. Dvir provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the FinOps landscape, emphasizing the importance of aligning technical and financial perspectives to drive success in cloud financial management.
Don't miss this engaging conversation with Dvir Mizrahi, offering a unique perspective on FinOps and its role in optimizing cloud operations. Be sure to subscribe to "Faces In FinOps" for more enlightening discussions in the world of cloud financial management.

Ep#6 Faces in #FinOps with Alee Whitman guest speaker at FinOpsX

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Welcome to the Faces in FinOps podcast! Join us as we dive deep into the world of cloud financial management and explore the impact of thought leaders in this space. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Alee Whitman, a Sr. Staff Product Engineer at a Fortune 500 media and entertainment company. Alee has had a fascinating journey in FinOps, from being a consultant to co-creating the Cloud Intelligent dashboards, also known as CUDOS, and now serving as a practitioner and customer. Alee shares her insights and experiences, emphasizing the importance of keeping an open mind and embracing opportunities in the cloud space.
In this conversation, we'll explore Alee's professional journey, her role as a senior staff product engineer, and her organization's evolving FinOps function. She highlights the significance of collaboration and the hub-and-spoke model in managing FinOps across diverse business segments. Alee also discusses the maturity level of her organization, the role of automation, and the challenges of balancing automation between internal team tasks and customer-focused automation.
Alee's perspective on transparency, leadership support, and meeting teams at their varying levels of maturity offers valuable insights for FinOps practitioners. She discusses the concept of "walk faster" within a mature organization, the importance of maintaining flexibility in standards, and the necessity of adapting to new teams and acquisitions. Finally, we explore Alee's presentation at FinOps X on the topic of "Savings vs. Spend Reduction," where she shares her experience of defining key terms and improving communication with finance teams.
Don't miss this episode packed with practical advice, real-world examples, and thought-provoking insights into the evolving landscape of FinOps. Remember to subscribe to the Faces in FinOps podcast and stay tuned for more inspiring stories from the world of cloud financial management.