Decoding Cloud Economics with FinOps

23/03/2024 42 min Episodio 5

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Episode Synopsis

In this insightful episode of the Unthinkable Tech Podcast, delve into the landscape of FinOps with expert Gaurav Sharma, DevOps & Cloud COE lead at Unthinkable Solutions. He guides us through the intricacies of cloud financial management. As he uncovers the stark reality that 32% of cloud spending is wasted and 80% of businesses suffer financially due to inefficient cloud cost management, Gaurav shares his 17 years of experience to illuminate the six core principles of FinOps. The episode is rich with actionable advice, real-world success stories, and strategies to overcome adoption challenges. All are aimed at helping leaders transform cloud expenses into strategic investments for innovation and growth.
Chapters:

02:48 - Why there is a need for FinOps?
04:10 - Core principles of FinOps
13:11 - How does FinOps help in gaining proper visibility of the cloud spend?
16:58 - Strategies to optimize cloud investments
21:18 - Real-world examples of significant cloud cost savings
28:35 - Challenges and solutions for the adoption of FinOps
34:49 - Future of FinOps