How to Align Engineering with Business Value ft. Mike Rosenberg, Nubank | FinOps in Action | Ep 6

How can cloud cost management, engineering culture, and business value alignment drive efficiency in organizations?

In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Rosenberg, Senior Director of Engineering at Nubank, who shares his journey from software engineering to accounting and his approach to fostering efficiency in cloud cost management. Mike dives into the importance of educating engineers on business value and the strategies he uses to balance cost, business priorities, and cloud resources.

During our conversation, we explore several key topics, including:

• The role of engineers in understanding business value and how it affects cloud cost decisions.
• Approaches to cloud cost optimization and cost management tools.
• Building a culture of efficiency through awareness campaigns and data-driven decision-making.
• How to balance cost management with other business priorities in cloud operations.

Mike shares his expertise on the intersection of engineering and business, offering practical insights into creating an efficient and cost-conscious engineering team. Whether you’re in cloud cost management, engineering, or simply interested in how tech organizations operate, this episode has valuable takeaways for professionals in finance, tech, and operations.

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Quote of the Show:

• “Many things you can automate your way out of. Educating a big pool of engineers is not a solution that is solved through automation. ” - Mike Rosenberg

Connect with Mike:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-rosenberg-48171a5/  
• Company website: http://www.nubank.com.br/ 

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