The Latte on Cloud Costs

Host Praneet Chandra sits down with Dvir Mizrahi, VP of FinOps at Wiv.AI, for an unfiltered conversation on the balancing act every cloud leader faces today. From scaling cloud costs to AI’s real impact on FinOps, Dvir shares stories and strategies from the frontlines.No jargon. No sugarcoat. Just practical insights every tech and FinOps leader should hear.#TheLatteOnCloudCosts #FinOps #CloudOptimization #AI #WivAI #CloudKeeper #TechLeadership #CloudCosts

In this episode of The Latte on Cloud Costs, we sit down with Pathik Sharma, Cost Optimization Lead at Google to explore how the FinOps conversation has evolved in 2025 — and what cost optimization really looks like at scale.From killing dashboards to embracing AI, Pathik shares the unfiltered truths of managing cloud costs inside one of the world’s largest cloud ecosystems.✅ Why tagging is make-or-break✅ The myth that FinOps = cost-cutting✅ Who should actually own cloud spend✅ And why “value optimization” is the new north starThis isn't about theory. It’s about what’s actually happening inside modern cloud teams today.#TheLatteOnCloudCosts #CloudFinOps #Google #CloudOptimization #EngineeringLeadership #FinOpsUnfiltered #CloudMaturity #CostEfficiency #S2E4 #CloudWithoutTheFluff

In this episode, we sit down with Varsha Sundar, VP of Global Cloud FinOps at Chubb, to explore what cloud cost maturity really looks like beyond the buzzwords.From navigating lift-and-shift migrations to rethinking dashboards, Varsha shares honest insights on:✅ The real blockers to optimization✅ Why savings alone won’t get you far✅ The evolving role of AI in cost visibility✅ Who should be truly accountable for cloud costs✅ And how tagging, sustainability, and efficiency complete the puzzleHosted by Praneet Chandra, this episode is a no-fluff look at how leading enterprises are making cloud costs part of their core business strategy.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & wherever you get your cloud insights.#TheLatteOnCloudCosts #FinOps #CloudOptimization #Chubb #CloudMaturity #EngineeringLeadership #S2E3

In this episode of The Latte on Cloud Costs, we sit down with Dieter Matzion, Senior Cloud Governance Engineer at Roku, to explore what actually works when you're managing $100M+ in cloud spend.From hitting a 2% forecast variance, to switching vendors and instantly saving $4M, Dieter shares practical insights on:-Forecasting cloud spend with precision-What most teams get wrong about multi-cloud-Why cost tools alone aren’t enough-The underrated value of convertible RIs-The real-world evolution of FinOps maturityHosted by Praneet Chandra, Senior Director, CloudKeeper.🎧 Listen, learn, and level up your FinOps game.#TheLatteOnCloudCosts #FinOps #CloudForecasting #Roku #CloudCostOptimization #Podcast #EngineeringLeadership

In this episode, Praneet Chandra and Hassan Hosseini discuss the complexities and trends in cloud cost optimization. They explore the evolution of tools, the impact of decentralization, and the importance of shifting left in FinOps practices. The conversation also delves into the role of generative AI in cloud cost management and offers practical tips for CTOs and engineering leaders on optimizing cloud expenses.