Best Cloud FinOps Podcasts (2025)

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WNiCF - August 2025 - News 32:33

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Send us a text In this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, hosts SteveO and Frank discuss the latest advancements in cloud FinOps, including Amazon's new EC2 P6EGB200 Ultra Servers, cloud migration strategies, and innovations in data management and storage. They also explore cost management techniques, pricing changes, and the impact of AI on tr…

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Measuring Business Value in FinOps & Getting Engineers Onboard ft. Swapna Samuel, BMO | Ep 34 34:05

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How do you build a FinOps practice that actually engages engineers, delivers business value, and grows with the help of the community? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Swapna Samuel, Head of FinOps and Clarity Business Management at BMO and FinOps Foundation Ambassador, to explore how culture, collaboration, and community have b…

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How to build in Observability at Petabyte Scale 45:31

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We welcome guest Ang Li and dive into the immense challenge of observability at scale, where some customers are generating petabytes of data per day. Ang explains that instead of building a database from scratch—a decision he says went "against all the instincts" of a founding engineer—Observe chose to build its platform on top of Snowflake, levera…

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Why FinOps Fails Without Governance & Culture ft. Ben de Mora, Former GitLab | Ep 33 39:41

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Is FinOps really just about dashboards and tools, or is it more about people, culture, and governance? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Ben de Mora, former FinOps Lead at GitLab, to explore how FinOps needs to evolve beyond tooling into governance, collaboration, and product management thinking. Ben shares his unique journey fro…

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There Are More FinOps Career Paths Than You Think ft. Taylor Houck, PointFive | Ep 32 33:55

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Where can a FinOps career take you? And how do the roles differ between small companies, global enterprises, and vendors? In this special episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Taylor Houck, FinOps Specialist and co-creator of the Cloud Efficiency Hub at PointFive, to trace his career journey across the FinOps landscape: starting as a practit…

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Designing and governing AI agents at an enterprise scale 18:38

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AI agents are moving from experiment to implementation. That's forcing changes in systems design, infrastructure, governance, and enterprise operations.By Deloitte US

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The Open-Source Product Leader Challenge: Navigating Community, Code, and Collaboration Chaos 59:26

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In a special solo flight, Warren welcomes Meagan Cojocar, General Manager at Pulumi and a self-proclaimed graduate of “PM school” at AWS. They dive into what it’s like to own an entire product line and why giving up that startup hustle for the big leagues sometimes means you miss the direct signal from your users. The conversation goes deep on the …

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Cloud Budget governance through Charge Back - Part 2 13:53

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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

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How Global Companies Engage Engineers & Build FinOps Culture | Compilation | Ep 31 27:49

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How do leading global companies engage engineers in FinOps and build a sustainable culture of cloud efficiency? In this special compilation episode of FinOps in Action, we bring together insights from FinOps leaders at Choice Hotels International, Sysco, Under Armour, and Carlsberg Group. Featuring: Mike Routier - Choice Hotels International Sonal …

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WNiCF - July 2025 - News 26:13

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Send us a text In this episode, Frank and SteveO cover the latest cloud updates that matter for FinOps practitioners: Compute & AI: AWS launches the P6e GB200 Ultra Servers, delivering record-breaking GPU performance for training and inference at trillion-parameter scale. Google announces FlexStart VMs to lower inference costs, while Azure rolls ou…

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FinOps Isn’t a Solo Job & Why Partnerships Matter ft. TJ Johnson, MGM Resorts International | Ep 30 37:04

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How do you build a FinOps practice that balances cloud cost optimization, sustainability, and deep cross-functional engagement? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I am joined by TJ Johnson, Lead Architect for Platform Economics at MGM Resorts International. With over 25 years in IT and 15 years focused on public cloud and optimization, TJ shares …

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Evolving Cloud Tech, Changing Mindsets: A Candid Talk with Vishal Chandnani 54:55

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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 …

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Organising our internal conference Spaces Summit 37:18

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oin us behind the scenes of Space Summit, Bol.com’s internal tech conference—where product and tech become speakers, crew, and innovators for a day. This year’s edition? Bigger, bolder, and now open to the entire product team for the first time! What this episode covers The story behind Space Summit: From auditorium talks to a 1,100-person conferen…

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From Cloud Waste to Engineering Empowerment ft. Sridhar Ayala, Adobe | Ep 29 41:33

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How do you scale FinOps in a way that actually engages engineers, reduces waste, and drives cloud efficiency without sacrificing velocity? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Sridhar Ayala, Director of FinOps at Adobe, to explore how Adobe approaches FinOps at scale—shifting the focus from just cost savings to enabling engineering …

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FinOps: Holding engineering teams accountable for spend 55:07

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In this episode of Adventures in DevOps, we dive into the world of FinOps, a concept that aims to apply the DevOps mindset to financial accountability. Yasmin Rajabi, Chief Strategy Officer at CloudBolt, joins us to demystify, as we acknowledge the critical challenge of bringing together financial accountability and engineering teams who often are …

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Building a Cost-Aware Engineering Culture ft. Matan Ben-Ishay, Credit Karma | Ep 28 38:57

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FinOps isn’t just about tools—it’s about culture, structure, and long-term trust. In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Matan Ben-Ishay, FP&A, Engineering at Credit Karma, to explore what it really takes to build a cost-aware engineering culture and scale FinOps sustainably across an organization. Matan shares his approach to balanci…

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The coming quantum revolution: What tech leaders should know 30:30

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Quantum computing is moving from theory to reality, and it's reshaping technology, AI, and cybersecurity. Technology strategies must move with it.By Deloitte US

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Why FinOps Needs to Think Like Security ft. Victoria Levy, Alteryx | Ep 27 28:54

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FinOps isn’t just about saving money — it’s about managing financial risk. In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Victoria Levy, FinOps Engineering Lead at Alteryx, to explore how FinOps teams can learn from security, prioritize cost optimization alongside engineering, and get serious about forecasting cloud and SaaS spend. Victoria sha…

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CR107: Reflecting on Season 4 – Highlights what we learned, loved and are planning next 1:31:46

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Dave, Esmee, and Rob take a moment to look back on the wild ride that was Season 4—revisiting the themes that sparked the biggest conversations and the guests who left a lasting impression. They also reveal what’s on their summer to-do lists and drop a few juicy hints about what’s coming in Season 5. Get ready—it’s going to be even bigger and bolde…

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WNiCF - June 2025 - News 44:35

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Send us a text Join us, Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois as we valiantly record the June 2025 news episode of “What’s New in Cloud FinOps"; this time, indoors and largely free of wildlife interruptions. In this news-packed update, we tackle the latest cloud cost and optimisation news from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Expect witty repartee as we di…

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Cloud Budget governance through Charge Back (Part 1) 17:29

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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 …

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The Auth Showdown: Single tenant versus Multitenant Architectures 53:24

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Get ready for a lively debate on this episode of Adventures in DevOps. We're joined by Brian Pontarelli, founder of FusionAuth and CleanSpeak. Warren and Brian face off by diving into the controversial topic of multitenant versus single-tenant architecture. Expert co-host Aimee Knight joins to moderate the discussion. Ever wondered how someone beco…

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The Cost of Bad Tagging in Cloud FinOps ft. Sherri Wooldridge, Carnival | FinOps in Action | Ep 26 31:38

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How can strong tagging practices make or break your FinOps strategy? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Sherri Wooldridge, Manager of Cloud FinOps at Carnival Cruise Lines and former FinOps lead at 3M, to explore the foundational role of data classification and tagging in cloud cost management. Sherri shares early lessons from her…

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CR106: Changing nature of large scale apps with Timo Elliott SAP 1:02:41

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The rise of structure software fueled globalization by streamlining operations across borders. Now, Cloud and AI are accelerating this momentum, enabling faster innovation, smarter decision-making, and scalable growth. By modernizing ERP with intelligent technologies, organizations can stay agile, competitive, and ready for the next wave of global …

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Meet the Social Media Team (Gerda) from Bol 40:43

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Probably the most asked question so far. Who are the people behind the hilarious social media accounts from bol? A group of Gen-Z's or interns? Who is Gerda and what are the things they face from day to day. What this episode covers Meet Gerda, the alter ego from bol A day in the life of a community manager Lots of fun stories and anekdotes How to …

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Launching Enterprise FinOps at Scale ft. Scott Linn, Chevron | FinOps in Action | Ep 25 37:53

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How can enterprise FinOps drive change across cloud, culture, and leadership? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Scott Linn, Cloud and Services Optimization Manager at Chevron, who shares how he helped launch the company’s first FinOps function after decades in cloud operations. Scott reflects on the mindset shifts, executive supp…

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CR0105: How little we still understand about GreenOps with James Hall, Green Pixie 32:39

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GreenOps is a cultural transformation that empowers developers to turn emissions data into meaningful action, bridging the communication gap with ESG teams and exposing the critical truth that cloud cost and carbon cost are not the same, which fundamentally reshapes how we approach sustainable IT. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to James Hall, …

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Scaling FinOps and AI for smarter cloud-cost management 22:32

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Cloud costs are spiraling for many organizations. In this On Cloud podcast Pooja Kumar, VP Cloud Strategy & Transformation at Prudential Financial and Tim Potter, Principal, US Engineering Leader for Insurance, Investment Management, and Real Estate at Deloitte, discuss how to rein them in with FinOps-driven cost control, AI-powered automation, and…

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Why FinOps Isn’t Just for Cloud Anymore ft. Alex Landis & Simar Arora, Snowflake | Ep 24 34:41

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How is FinOps evolving to meet the rising challenge of data spend management? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Alex Landis, Senior Finance Manager, and Simar Aurora, Value Engineer at Snowflake, to explore how FinOps is being applied to the fast-growing world of data usage and cost optimization. Together, they share how Snowflak…

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CR104 Quantumania part 2 with Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller and James Goeders, Google Quantum AI 1:03:09

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Quantum computing in 2025 is rapidly advancing toward commercialization, with breakthroughs in algorithms, scalable hardware, and cloud-based quantum services driving real-world applications across finance, healthcare, logistics, and cybersecurity This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob dive into the cutting edge of quantum computing with Catherine Vollgra…

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How GenAI can make quality engineering smarter and faster 12:51

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GenAI is transforming testing with automation, flexibility, reliability, and speed. But anti-bias and resiliency standards remain essential.By Deloitte US

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13: Effective Resource Optimization and Kubernetes Insights with Daniele Polencic 44:13

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Kubernetes, container resources, request and limits, sizing, the impact of getting things wrong, CPU limits, JVMs, HPA and VPA, does Karpenter fix the request and limit problem? We’ve got a great episode for you today! Thanks for joining us on Densify Talks! We welcome Daniele Polencic, one of the lead instructors at LearnK8s, which specializes in …

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Why FinOps Is More Than Just Data ft. Amy Ashby, Under Armour | FinOps in Action | Ep 23 37:55

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How can FinOps culture shift cost from a finance problem to an engineering mindset? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Amy Ashby, FinOps and Software Asset Management Lead at Under Armour, who shares her journey from IT data centers to cloud infrastructure and FinOps leadership. Amy unpacks the realities of building a FinOps pract…

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CRSP06 Bonus Telecom special: Big Frontiers of the Telecoms Industry, Vivek Badrinath, GSMA 49:41

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The telecom industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. This shift is creating new business opportunities and services but also brings significant challenges in transformation and modernization. In this special bonus episode, building on our Reimagining Telecoms mini-series, we dive into the current opportunities shaping today’s dynamic te…

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Should We Be Using Kubernetes: Did the Best Product Win? 1:06:35

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Episode Sponsor: PagerDuty - Checkout the features in their official feature release: https://fnf.dev/4dYQ7gL This episode dives into a fundamental question facing the DevOps world: Did Kubernetes truly win the infrastructure race because it was the best technology, or were there other, perhaps less obvious, factors at play? Omer Hamerman joins Wil…

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Mastering SRE: Insights in Scale and at Capacity with Aimee Knight 1:17:55

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In this episode, Aimee Knight, an expert in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) whose experience hails from Paramount and NPM, joins the podcast to discuss her journey into SRE, the challenges she faced, and the strategies she employed to succeed. Aimee shares her transition from a non-traditional background in JavaScript development to SRE, highlig…

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WNiCF - Interview with Rich Gibbons about SaaS, FinOps and ITAM 39:42

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Send us a text In this conversation, Frank Contrepois, Stephen Old, and Rich Gibbons explore the complexities of Software as a Service (SaaS) along with Financial Operations (FinOps) and IT Asset Management (ITAM). They talk about how software licensing has evolved and the challenges of managing SaaS consumption. Security and data management in a S…

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Automating FinOps & Earning Engineers Trust ft. Diana Lezcano, Digital.ai | FinOps in Action | Ep 22 30:09

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How can automation and engineering trust transform FinOps success? In this episode of FinOps in Action, I’m joined by Diana Lezcano, Former Head of FinOps Engineering at Digital.ai and a professional dog trainer, who shares her unique journey into cloud cost management and what it takes to scale FinOps in a dynamic, engineering-led environment. Tog…