Ep#17 Faces in FinOps with Rick Ochs at AWS

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Faces In FinOps Podcast is Powered by  @prosperops  with host  JonMyer  

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Featuring Rick Ochs, Senior Manager at AWS:

Dive into the world of cloud financial management with Rick Ochs, Senior Manager at AWS, on the 'Faces in FinOps' podcast. Host Jon Myer explores Rick's extensive experience in cloud cost optimization and the development of AWS optimization tools. Gain insights into the world of FinOps and discover how AWS is shaping the future of cloud finance management.

Key Takeaways:
🚀 Rick Ochs' journey in cloud optimization.
💡 Development of AWS optimization tools.
🌐 The integral role of FinOps in cloud management.
🤖 Automation and efficiency in cloud cost optimization.

Timeline:
0:00: Rick Ochs' introduction and role at AWS
1:05 Rick's background in cloud optimization
2:34 Cost optimization and its relation to FinOps
4:21 AWS's involvement with the FinOps Foundation
5:29 The cultural aspect of FinOps
6:50 AWS tools for FinOps and optimization
9:01 Enhancements in AWS data exports
10:27 Optimizing cloud costs through AWS tools
12:16 New developments in AWS optimization
14:28 Customization in AWS Compute Optimizer
17:07 Latest launches in AWS Compute Optimizer
20:13 Adjusting CPU capacity and threshold settings
22:02 The importance of right-sizing in AWS
24:34 Wrapping up and the need for a follow-up discussion.

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