FinOps Weekly

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Discover the truth about FinOps and how you can succeed in this field without being technical. In this video, we explore the world of FinOps, a crucial aspect of cloud cost control and cloud budgeting. We delve into the FinOps framework, discussing how to reduce cloud costs and optimize cloud pricing models. Whether you're a beginner looking to start a FinOps career or an experienced professional seeking FinOps certification, this video provides valuable insights into the FinOps tools and techniques used by FinOps engineers and analysts. Learn how to approach cloud optimization and cloud computing with a FinOps focus, and gain a deeper understanding of cloud pricing and cloud cost optimization. With the right FinOps training and mindset, you can become a successful FinOps practitioner, even without a technical background. Join us as we discuss the essentials of FinOps, including FinOps interview questions, the FinOps practitioner exam, and more. By the end of this video, you'll have a solid foundation in FinOps and be ready to take your skills to the next level.

00:00 Introduction
02:08 Bridging Contextual Gaps in FinOps
04:05 Real-World Example of Context Misalignment
09:13 Creating a Context-Aware Glossary
11:02 Context-Driven FinOps in Different Company Sizes
14:17 Challenges in Large Organizations
18:01 Avoiding Common FinOps Mistakes
19:27 Empowering Teams with Self-Service FinOps
25:25 Exploring FinOps Roles and Career Growth
26:59 Challenges in Starting a FinOps Practice
31:33 Misconceptions in FinOps
33:32 Technical Insights: Compression and Data Optimization
40:05 Future of FinOps Careers
48:27 Advice for New FinOps Practitioners

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In this episode of FinOps Weekly, we talk with Borja Martinez from NTT Data about the importance of FinOps dashboards for executives. Learn about the key roles FinOps play in business value, cost control, and decision-making. We also discuss the unexpected business value FinOps can uncover, the most common and costly mistakes seen in FinOps, and the essential skills needed for a successful career in this field. If you want to engage your executives in FinOps or pursue a career in this field, this episode is a must-watch.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro00:29 The Importance of FinOps for Companies02:13 Unexpected Business Value from FinOps04:21 Key Metrics for Measuring FinOps Success09:07 Engaging Executives in FinOps18:53 Career Paths and Skills in FinOps29:03 Advice for Starting a Career in FinOps
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Join us as we talk with Olfa from Azure Cloud Academy about why FinOps implementations often take longer than expected. We explore the gaps between FinOps theory and real-world production, the importance of understanding business value, and the role of cultural practices in achieving cloud cost efficiency.
Discover the common pitfalls, including ownership issues, alert fatigue, and the challenge of balancing automated remediation with contextual actions. Gain valuable insights into building trust within engineering teams, optimizing anomaly detection, and effective monitoring practices.
00:00 Intro
00:26 Understanding the FinOps Framework 00:39 Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice
03:07 Challenges in FinOps Implementation 05:19 Addressing Anomalies in FinOps
07:55 Effective Alert Management
10:28 Automation in FinOps: Best Practices 15:25 Common Pitfalls in FinOps
17:15 Final Thoughts and Advice
18:22 Conclusion and Next Steps

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
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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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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.