FinOps Weekly Podcast

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 professionals. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:01:00) - Understanding TBM: Technology Business Management(00:03:52) - The Synergy Between FinOps and TBM(00:06:17) - Cost Allocation and Business Value(00:13:02) - The Future of FinOps and TBM(00:26:03) - Leveraging TBM for Financial Management(00:32:48) - Advice for Beginners in FinOps and TBM(00:36:45) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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 give you practical tips to manage and optimize cloud spend effectively. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:00:40) - Understanding Engineering Actions in FinOps(00:01:55) - Tools and Strategies for FinOps(00:06:30) - Building vs. Buying FinOps Tools(00:09:47) - Integrating Cost Management in POC Phases(00:18:30) - Automation in FinOps(00:25:29) - Success Stories and Best Practices(00:37:05) - Leadership and Mentorship in FinOps(00:40:41) - Conclusion and Farewell

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 to get engineering teams on board with cost optimization or wrestling with multi-cloud cost visibility, this deep dive into FinOps collaboration strategies offers practical solutions you can implement immediately. The Critical Role of Collaboration in FinOps "Collaboration is of utmost importance and a key element as part of being a successful FinOps practitioner," Advey explains. The reality is that FinOps professionals work with an incredibly diverse ecosystem of stakeholders, even in small companies. You're constantly engaging with engineering, product, finance, procurement, and leadership teams—each with vastly different priorities and communication styles. The challenge isn't just technical; it's deeply human. Engineers focus on shipping code, developing features, and fixing bugs. Finance teams concentrate on cutting costs, improving profitability, and managing budgets. These priorities often seem at odds, making effective communication crucial for FinOps success. Understanding this dynamic is the first step toward building the collaborative relationships that make FinOps initiatives successful rather than just another corporate mandate that gets ignored. Mastering FinOps Personas: Who to Approach and How Engineering Teams: From Adversary to Ally Here's where Advey's approach becomes truly counterintuitive. While most FinOps practitioners report that engineering teams are their biggest challenge, Advey finds them the easiest to work with. His secret? A fundamental shift in approach from telling to asking. "If you propose it to them and ask them, or here's the data, what do you think about this? Do you notice anything with this? Rather than telling them, 'Hey, you've got a problem here, go fix this,' instead ask them, 'Do you see anything that could... can you explain this to me?'" This approach works because it taps into what engineers naturally love: explaining their systems and showing off the cool stuff they've built. Instead of making them defensive, you're making them the expert in the conversation. The key principles for engineering collaboration include: Lead with curiosity, not criticism: Ask questions about their architecture and systems rather than pointing out problems Make their lives easier: Provide specific tools, scripts, and clear guidance rather than vague mandates Connect cost optimization to performance: Engineers care about efficiency and performance, which naturally aligns with cost optimization Provide context and data: Show them the numbers and let them draw conclusions As Victor Garcia, one of the podcast hosts, emphasized from his engineering background: "If you teach an engineer or show him or her how to do stuff, they will d...

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 engineering teams. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:00:57) - Overview of Azure Cost CLI Tool(00:01:34) - Development and Features of the Tool(00:07:14) - FinOps and Developer Responsibilities(00:13:17) - Practical Tips for Developers(00:18:47) - Cost-Efficient Cloud Architecture(00:22:22) - Cost Management in Cloud Computing(00:22:54) -  Management's Role in Cloud Efficiency(00:23:42) - Traditional Data Centers vs. Cloud(00:24:45) - Choosing the Right Cloud Services(00:25:49) - Developer Engagement and Cloud Costs(00:29:51) - Open Source Contributions and Career Growth(00:30:54) - The Importance of Sharing Knowledge(00:33:02) - Challenges in Cloud Cost Management(00:34:07) - The Future of FinOps(00:35:47) - Encouraging Community Contributions(00:39:31) - Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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) - Challenges and Opportunities in AI for FinOps(00:05:05) - Practical Applications and Current Trends(00:09:16) - The Future of AI in FinOps(00:26:40) - Communication and Debating Skills in FinOps(00:33:38) - Predictions for the Future of FinOps(00:38:01) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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 in the FinOps Ecosystem(00:09:20) - Incentives for Cost Reduction(00:13:44) - Challenges in Incentivizing Engineers.(00:17:30) - Reinvesting FinOps Savings: Hiring and Innovation as Incentives(00:21:05) - Jeremy Chaplain’s Career Path to FinOps(00:25:50) - Advice for Engineers Looking to Transition into FinOps Practice.(00:28:57) - The Importance of Collaboration and Communication in FinOps Success

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 Management(00:05:23) - Customer Collaboration and Development(00:10:51) - Architecture and Technical Details(00:16:02) - Future Trends and Predictions(00:26:11) - Customer Trends and Requests for 2025(00:26:55) - Cloud Migration and Cost Optimization(00:28:08) - Modernization and DevOps Practices(00:30:08) - Ephemeral Environments and Kubernetes(00:34:16) - Challenges and Learning Curves in Kubernetes(00:38:39) - Open Source Tools and Community(00:42:39) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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(00:12:49) - On-Premises vs Cloud Cost Differences(00:18:52) - Differences Between AWS and Google Cloud(00:20:24) - Understanding Elastic Block Store(00:21:04) - Terraform Script Pitfalls(00:22:06) - Importance of Cloud Proficiency(00:23:07) - Multi-Cloud Usage and Challenges(00:24:35) - Automation and Optimization in Azure(00:26:28) - Certifications and Specializations(00:30:35) - Future of FinOps

Discover how Cost Dashboards are changing the way you can present information to the different stakeholder within FinOps. Learn from Yuriy (AWS CID Expert) on what their goal on the dashboards are built, and how you can leverage them to get the insights you need for your FinOps practice.

Explore the evolution of FinOps with Udam Dewaraja, the need for standardization, how FOCUS changes billing and the growing role of automation in cloud cost management. Discover how 2025 will shape FinOps adoption across cloud, SaaS, and IT spending.

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. ​ Join our Newsletter FinOps Weekly: https://newsletter.finopsweekly.com/subscribe-​ Telegram - FinOps Global Community: https://t.me/finopsglobalcommunity⭐​ Linkedin FinOps Weekly: https://www.linkedin.com/company/105682659

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 Friday without getting a huge bill by the end of the month. Index of Contents 00:00 Intro 02:42 Discussion on DevOps and FinOps 04:29 Resource Management and Auto Scaling 13:37 Challenges in Dev Environments 24:30 Importance of Testing in Production 25:53 Observability and Automation 26:56 Scaling Strategies for High Traffic Events 28:41 Balancing Performance and Cost 33:30 Leveraging Alternative Cloud Providers 37:44 Adopting GitOps for Security and Efficiency 42:45 Future of AI and FinOps Follow Our Guest DevOps Toolkit (Viktor Youtube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfz8x0lVzJpb_dgWm9kPVrw  Viktor's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktorfarcic/    About FinOps Weekly Join +3,000 people in our Newsletter: https://newsletter.finopsweekly.com/subscribe Follow us on Linkedin: Victor Garcia: https://linkedin.com/in/victor-garcia-rubio  Damian Munafo: FinOps Weekly: SmartClouds: Are you struggling to position your tool in the FinOps Community? We can solve that: https://cal.com/smartclouds/30min See you in the newsletter!