CloudTech Talks

This discussion includes, How to differentiate productive vs. unproductive spend and track real-time savings when cloud provider billing data inherently lags by 24–48 hours. Centralized vs. Decentralized FinOps CoE—which model actually works best for large-scale enterprises? How shifting the mindset to unit-cost efficiency is driven by initiatives like hackathons? How the FinOps framework must evo...

In this episode, Alessandro shared his experience in implementing successful finops practices for a large PayTech company - Nexi. You will hear, Breaking-point that demanded cloud finops Evolution of finops at Nexi from state-zero at Nexi Tips to balance centralized finops poilicies with the local-market agility Gamification practices that helped Nexi Impact of data sovereignity and compliance dem...

It's a real finops success story! Hear it all that made T-Mobile to save a huge chunk of cloud expenses. Our Guest - Shalini - FinOps Leader walked through, The key triggers that signaled it was "high time" for a dedicated FinOps culture. Actionable steps that moved them from cloud chaos to visibility Role of tools and dashboards Gamification practices that encouraged the teams Strategies for achi...

Part 2 of 'Capacity Intelligence: Using Data to Drive FinOps Decisions' with Rohit Mishra is out to listen! What can you know from the episode? - Collaboration framework for Capacity Intelligence and FinOps teams - Ways to ensure balance between performance and savings - Reliability on AI for detecting/predicting capacity anamolies - State of automation in capacity intelligence and its future

Capacity management has always been essential, but in the era of cloud , we need a smarter approach. The twist? Adding 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Hear it from Rohit Mishra - Head of Cloud FinOps at Avaloq who has genuinely implemented and unfolded multiple benefits in his practice. Key topics covered, - Capacity Intelligence (CI): What is it, and how does it differ from traditional capacity management? - Right...

Part 2 of our deep dive into Cloud Chargeback is here! In this episode, Nikhil dives into: The common pitfalls organizations face when implementing chargeback models Actionable strategies to avoid these traps and drive adoption

We’re excited to release our next engaging podcast conversation with Vishal Chandnani , VP of Engineering-Prudential Financial, where we explored some of the most pressing and thought-provoking themes in today’s tech landscape. Key topics discussed in this episode include: How technology has evolved over the years—from traditional infrastructure to today’s cloud-native models What are the recurrin...

At Amadis Technologies , we’re back with another episode of CloudTech Talks —your go-to cloud podcast exploring the latest in cloud management, FinOps, and governance. In this episode, we’re diving into a critical topic for IT and finance leaders alike: Chargeback in the cloud . To unpack this, we’re joined by Nikhil Shah , Cloud FinOps and Governance Lead at Mahindra Group . With 15+ years of dee...

Continue listening to Part 2 on topic - 'Navigating Multicloud FinOps Complexities in Banking' with Yogendra, DVP, IT, HDFC hosted by Sindhu Priya from Amadis. Takeaways: What metrics or KPIs are critical for measuring FinOps success in a multicloud banking environment? What essential skills or roles should banks prioritize when building a FinOps team for multicloud management? How collaboration p...

In Part 1 of this compelling discussion, Yogendra Gangarade, DVP, IT, HDFC Bank, sheds light on key topics, including: Why are multicloud strategies gaining traction in the banking sector, and what benefits do they offer? What unique challenges do banks face in implementing FinOps across multiple cloud platforms? What role does cost transparency and allocation play in managing multicloud environme...

In this episode, we dive deeper into Agentic AI and its impact on cloud management. Ilyas, Senior Technical Program Manager at Microsoft , shares insights on: How Agentic AI can optimize cloud budget management The risks and limitations of relying on AI-driven automation Practical tips for beginners looking to explore Agentic AI

Listen to the trending topic on Agentic AI to stay abreast in the industry. In this episode, Ilyas, Senior Technical Program Manager from Microsoft will be covering some of the key aspects on the topic, What is Agentic AI and how is it different from the traditional models? How is Agentic AI revolutionizing the cloud? Real-world examples of Agentic AI systems solving cloud infrastructure challenge...

Goutam, Director of Engineering, Ascendion is continuing on the topic. Key takeaways in this episode:- Real-world use cases where FOCUS has significantly streamlined FinOps processes The learning curve for practitioners new to FOCUS and the resources available

Listen to Goutam Mukherjee, Director of Engineering, Ascendion answering some of the key questions on the topic - "The Role of FOCUS in cloud finops evolution". At the end, you'll understand, What is FOCUS, and why was it created by the FinOps Foundation? What are the benefits of FOCUS adoption to the stakeholders (Consumers, Vendors, CSPs)? What are the main components of the FOCUS specification,...

Part 2 on "How Platform Engineering Reduces Cognitive Load", featuring Shannon Eldridge Kuehn hosted by Sindhu Priya Dhanabalan is now live! Key takeaways: 1. How do we choose the right developer platform? What are the key features to look at? 2. What future trends, including AI and machine learning, will shape and enhance developer platforms?

We had Shannon Eldridge Kuehn , Cloud Engineering Lead at AHEAD as our guest hosted by Sindhu Priya Dhanabalan . Shannon added intriguing insights on topic - "Streamlining Developer Focus: How Platform Engineering Reduces Cognitive Load" Key takeaways include, - A brief on the evolution of developer platforms - Importance of developer platforms for productivity and efficiency in today’s tech lands...

In this episode, we continue our exploration of empowering Cloud FinOps professionals with Dustin Mullenix, Director of Cloud FinOps at KPMG. Tune in to discover: Where Cloud FinOps practitioners fit into the overall cloud FinOps journey. Mullenix’s expert advice for companies just starting with Cloud FinOps and those already on their way, including strategies for improvement and success.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dustin Mullenix, Director of Cloud FinOps at KPMG, as he addresses essential questions like: How can you identify the right Cloud FinOps professionals? How important are negotiation skills for Cloud FinOps practitioners? What role has gamification played in enhancing FinOps at KPMG? Is it more effective to train finance professionals in Cloud FinOps or to equip tec...

Mirhaz continues in this epsiode on, His experience in successful product and cloud finOps alignment His take on future of product alignement with cloud finops

In this episode, Mirhaz Pradhan, Cloud FinOps Lead from Direct Line Group addresses, What are the key values of product management, and how do they intersect with FinOps How can product managers balance customer focus with cost efficiency while aligning with FinOps? What challenges arise in aligning product goals with FinOps? Listen to the full episode now.

Choo Yang Tan, Cloud FinOps Program Manager at Araza, in this episode will address several key questions, including: Finance to Cloud finops - How the shift is helping? What are the best practices for RDS, EC2 and S3 optimization? What quick fixes can deliver immediate Cloud FinOps results? Is cloud repatriation becoming more intense? FinOps for GenAI or GenAI for FinOps—which comes first?

Manpreet covers in this episode, Right time to begin GreenOps practices GreenOps and FinOps - the correlation Future of GreenOps

In this enlightening episode, we explore the emerging concept of GreenOps, a blend of sustainability and operational excellence in cloud services. Manpreet Singh, Senior Principal Infrastructure Engineer at Mphasis, joins us to detail: The definition of GreenOps Common misconceptions surrounding GreenOps

Know more on cloud finops in public sector from Arvind Sashtry. In this episode, he continues on, Top 3 challenges in cloud cost optimization for public sector organizations His success story Future of cloud finops for public sector organizations

Listening to this episode featuring Arvind Shastry, FinOps Manager, Transport for NSW, will make you understand, Primary goals of implementing cloud finops in NSW transport Ideal ways to reduce cloud waste in public sector organisations