FinOps Weekly Podcast

Discover how FinOps and ITAM collaboration is transforming cost management in hybrid and cloud environments. Learn strategies to optimize licenses, avoid overspending, and maximize the value of your IT investments.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:01:15) - Understanding FinOps and ITAM Collaboration
• (00:05:07) - Collaboration and Data Sharing
• (00:09:41) - Damians FinOps E...

Learn how AI tools can enhance cost allocation, automate repetitive tasks, and create actionable insights, leading to more efficient and effective financial management.

We explore how AI is revolutionizing financial operations (FinOps) with guest Ben Schechter, CEO of Vantage. Ben explains the intricacies of cloud cost management, the importance of Model Context Protocol (MCP), and how l...

Nilofar Bhurawala reveals how TBM and FinOps align to optimize IT spend, drive business value, and thrive in the cloud + AI era.

Learn how to align technology investments with strategic outcomes, explore the synergies between FinOps and TBM, and understand their role in the era of cloud and AI. A must-listen episode packed with practical insights for FinOps and TBM leaders and profession...

Unlock the journey from visibility to action in FinOps with expert guest Diana Lezcano. In this episode, we dive into the world of cloud cost optimization, exploring the tools, strategies, and best practices that help engineering teams reduce cloud costs, build trust, and make data-driven decisions. Whether you’re an engineer, finance leader, or product manager, this conversation will gi...

In a recent episode of the FinOps Weekly Podcast, Larry Advey, an experienced FinOps practitioner and maintainer of the FOCUS specification, shared game-changing insights on collaboration that challenge conventional wisdom about working with different personas in organizations.

Whether you're struggling...

In this episode we sit down with Michiel van Oudheusden, creator of the open-source Azure Cost CLI, to explore how developers can take control of cloud spending using powerful tools and FinOps best practices.

Learn how to integrate cost awareness into your DevOps pipeline, optimize Azure costs without complexity, and shift financial accountability left — directly into the hands of engine...

We talk with Ido Kotler (CPO of Pelanor) about how artificial intelligence is radically transforming financial operations in the Cloud. From smart alerts to autonomous agents, discover why the future of FinOps depends on AI more than you might think.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:00:21) - AI in FinOps: An Overview
• (00:01:00) - FinOps for AI vs. AI for FinOps
• (00:02:16)...

How does engineering play a role in the world of FinOps? We discuss with Jeremy Chaplin from Flexera about team collaboration, cost-reduction incentives, and the importance of a common language. Discover the key factors for an effective FinOps practice!

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:02:26) - Diversity of Profiles in FinOps Practice
• (00:05:49) - The Roleof Engineering ...

Discover the key cloud and Kubernetes trends shaping 2025! Learn how modernization, FinOps, and open-source tools are transforming DevOps and cost optimization. Gain insights into customer demands, Kubernetes challenges, and the future of cloud efficiency.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:02:10) - Cloud Intelligence Dashboards Overview
• (00:03:04) - Multi-Cloud Cost Manag...

Explore the challenges and nuances of managing cloud costs across different platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. Learn about the importance of certifications, automation, and optimization in FinOps, and discover the critical need for deep cloud knowledge to avoid unexpected costs and inefficiencies.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:04:00) - Early Days of Cloud
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Rick Ochs teaches us that Finops and Cost Optimization for AWS is not just technical but also cultural. To succeed, it is essential to balance performance, costs, and collaboration, driving a mindset shift within organizations.

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What's the problem to solve for FinOps with the DevOps lifecycle?

Today we kick off the FinOps Weekly Podcast with a very interesting discussion with Viktor Farcic, developer advocate at , and well known Youtube Creator with this channel

We dive deep into the absurds of cost reduction against value, the benefits of ephemeral dev environments for reducing costs and how to survive Black Fr...