Future of Cloud Optimization

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Gain insights from industry leaders revolutionizing cloud optimization and management. What You'll Learn: - Strategies for modern cloud management - The shift from automation to autonomy - AI-driven approaches to cloud optimization

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  1. 2025. 07. 10. ·  비디오

    Ep 8: How to Release New Features Faster | Ema Patki

    Future of Cloud Optimization

    37분

  2. 2025. 03. 26. ·  비디오

    Ep 6: Vanilla’s Danny Luoma on Leading Fearless Engineering Teams in the Age of AI

    Future of Cloud Optimization

    33분

  3. 2025. 01. 23. ·  비디오

    Ep 5: Bringing the Scientific Method to FinOps: Test, Prove & Scale | Varsha Sundar, Chubb

    With impressive achievements, including $1.3M in annual savings from her first optimization project, Varsha Sundar, VP of Global Cloud FinOps at Chubb offers practical insights into building effective FinOps practices in this episode of The Future of Cloud Optimization. She also tells Suresh about the delicate balance between performance and cost optimization, the evolution of FinOps in enterprise environments, and the transformative potential of AI in cloud management. As a FinOps Foundation Ambassador for North America, Varsha provides valuable perspectives on industry trends and career development in this rapidly evolving field. Topics discussed: -The strategic role of FinOps in enterprise digital transformation, in particular cost optimization while maintaining performance and availability standards. - Implementation of quick optimization wins, including instance right-sizing, start-stop scheduling, and lifecycle management for immediate cost savings. - Balancing automated tools with human expertise in cloud management, emphasizing the importance of both technological solutions and team capabilities. - Integration of AI and automation in cloud management, and future possibilities and current limitations in FinOps tooling - Management of SLA violations and credit processes, including challenges with multi-service impacts and credit recovery procedures - The evolution of FinOps practices and tools, including current market offerings and potential improvements in cloud management solutions - Career development guidance for aspiring FinOps professionals, emphasizing hands-on experience and comprehensive service understanding - A step-by-step approach to implementing optimization initiatives, from opportunity identification through testing and enterprise-wide deployment

    40분

  4. 2025. 01. 08. ·  비디오

    Ep 4: Dany Daya on Etsy's FinOps Journey

    Etsy's Director of FinOps and Cloud Strategy, Dany Daya, shares how the e-commerce giant transformed its cloud operations through transparency, engineering partnerships, and a focus on metrics beyond just costs.

    35분
  5. Ep 4: Dany Daya on Etsy's FinOps Journey

    2025. 01. 07.

    Ep 4: Dany Daya on Etsy's FinOps Journey

    In this episode of The Future of Cloud Optimization, Suresh welcomes Dany Daya, Director of FinOps and Cloud Strategy at Etsy, who shares his journey in transforming cloud financial operations. He discusses the challenges of migrating from on-premises to cloud environments, emphasizing the importance of aligning engineering and finance teams to manage cost unpredictability effectively. Dany highlights the role of visibility in resource usage, which empowers engineers to make informed decisions. Additionally, he explores the synergy between sustainability and cost optimization, illustrating how reducing resource consumption can benefit both the environment and the bottom line. Topics discussed: - The importance of establishing a FinOps culture to manage cloud costs effectively and align financial and engineering teams. - Strategies for addressing unpredictability in cloud spending and the necessity of building financial models that accommodate fluctuating costs. - The role of visibility in resource usage, enabling engineers to make informed decisions and drive immediate course corrections. - The significance of communication and education in fostering a collaborative environment between finance and engineering teams during cloud optimization. - How sustainability initiatives can align with cloud optimization efforts, leading to reduced costs and a lower environmental impact. - The challenges and benefits of incorporating cloud financial practices into product design and engineering processes at Etsy. - The necessity of establishing a margin of error in budgeting to provide flexibility for engineering teams during cost management. - The evolving role of automation in maintaining optimized cloud resources and reducing reliance on manual interventions. - Insights on the future of FinOps and the integration of emerging technologies like Gen AI into cloud financial operations.

    33분

  6. 2024. 12. 20. ·  비디오

    Ep 3: Jordan Chernev on Building Successful Developer Platforms

    In this episode of The Future of Cloud Optimization, Suresh speaks with Jordan Chernev, Senior Technology Executive for Platform Engineering and SRE in e-commerce, retail and real estate. Jordan shares invaluable insights on building successful internal developer platforms and optimizing cloud costs at scale. Jordan also discusses the transformative role of AI in cloud cost management, highlighting how it can streamline negotiations and identify hidden savings. Additionally, Jordan emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of continuous optimization within teams to drive profitability and efficiency. Topics discussed: The importance of shifting from a technology-oriented mindset to an end-user focus for successful cloud developer platforms and improved customer experiences. How to successfully embed optimization experts within product teams using a 12-month "educate, transition, and handoff" model. Practical strategies for balancing cost optimization with customer experience through service tiers and well-defined SLAs The role of customer empathy sessions in uncovering pain points and problem statements that can drive meaningful improvements in the software development lifecycle. Best practices for piloting early adopters to confirm hypotheses around minimum viable products and iterate quickly based on feedback and results. Tracking success metrics, such as adoption rates and key customer outcomes, to measure the impact of cloud optimization efforts on organizational performance. The transformative potential of AI in cloud cost management, including contract negotiations and identifying hidden savings opportunities within complex pricing structures. Fostering a culture of continuous optimization within teams to ensure that cost management becomes an integral part of the organizational workflow. The challenges organizations face in navigating the complexities of cloud cost optimization and the importance of cross-functional collaboration among various business units.

    30분

  7. 2024. 11. 21. ·  비디오

    Ep 2: Mimecast’s Venkat Subramani on Balancing Cost Optimization and Performance in FinOps

    In this episode of The Future of Cloud Optimization, Suresh speaks with Venkat Subramani, FinOps Lead at Mimecast, who shares his expertise on optimizing cloud costs while maintaining quality and performance. Venkat discusses the importance of integrating cost considerations early in the product design process and emphasizes the need for collaboration between finance and engineering teams to build trust and drive efficiency. He explores the transformative role of AI in FinOps, highlighting how it can enhance forecasting accuracy and streamline cost optimization efforts. Venkat also brings practical strategies for navigating the complexities of financial operations in today’s cloud-driven environment! Topics discussed: The significance of integrating cost considerations into the early stages of product design, treating cost as a first-class citizen alongside performance and security. Building trust between finance and engineering teams through regular communication and visibility into cloud spending, fostering collaboration for better decision-making. The role of AI in enhancing forecasting accuracy and identifying cost optimization opportunities, streamlining manual processes in financial operations. Strategies for identifying high-impact, low-effort initiatives that can lead to immediate cost savings without requiring extensive engineering resources. The importance of understanding FinOps maturity levels within organizations and tailoring approaches to meet the specific needs of different teams. Challenges associated with adopting new tools for FinOps and the importance of selecting solutions that align with organizational goals and resources. The evolution of FinOps roles, highlighting the need for professionals with both financial acumen and technical expertise in cloud environments. Practical examples of medium-effort initiatives, such as optimizing storage tiers and shutting down underutilized instances, that can lead to significant savings. The impact of company size on FinOps strategies, discussing how startups, mid-sized companies, and large enterprises face different challenges and opportunities. The necessity of celebrating small wins in the FinOps journey, creating visibility into spending, and gradually building a culture of cost awareness.

    41분

  8. 2024. 10. 25. ·  비디오

    Ep 1: Rachit Lohani, CTO at Paylocity

    Rachit discusses the importance of optimizing technology to drive business growth while balancing operational efficiency with product reliability. He emphasizes how AI can revolutionize decision-making processes, allowing teams to focus on high-impact tasks.

    37분
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Gain insights from industry leaders revolutionizing cloud optimization and management. What You'll Learn: - Strategies for modern cloud management - The shift from automation to autonomy - AI-driven approaches to cloud optimization

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    2024년 - 2025년
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