FinOps with GenAI: Cloud Intelligence for Cost Optimization
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM (PST)Location: Virtual
Duration: 1 hour
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FinOps with GenAI: Cloud Intelligence for Cost Optimization
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM (PST)Location: Virtual
Duration: 1 hour
Register Here
First Step is to Register so we can follow up with you for more details.
About the workshop
Learn how to combine FinOps principles with GenAI and cloud intelligence to optimize spending, enhance budgeting, and enforce governance. This workshop provides actionable insights, AI-driven tools, and real-world strategies to align cloud costs with business goals and maximize efficiency. Gain the knowledge to transform your cloud financial management and drive greater accountability across teams.
Workshop Objective
- Understand FinOps and Cloud Intelligence Principles
- Leverage GenAI for Cost Optimization
- Master Cloud Cost Management Tools
- Implement Scalable FinOps Governance Frameworks
- Enhance Financial Accountability Across Teams
- Learn from Real-World FinOps Applications
Agenda
Introduction to FinOps and GenAI
- Overview of FinOps principles and their importance in cloud financial management
- How GenAI and cloud intelligence enhance FinOps practices
GenAI-Powered Cost Optimization and Anomaly Detection
- Automating resource optimization with GenAI for real-time cost savings
- Using AI-driven tools to detect and prevent cost anomalies
AI-Driven Budgeting and Cost Forecasting
- Leveraging GenAI to predict future expenses and improve budget accuracy
- Aligning financial plans with business objectives through data-driven insights
Building Scalable FinOps Governance Frameworks
- Automating policy enforcement for cost governance using GenAI
- Implementing cost tagging to allocate expenses accurately across teams and projects
Real-World FinOps Case Studies and Interactive Demos
- Practical strategies to apply FinOps principles and GenAI in your organization
- Addressing specific FinOps and cloud cost challenges participants face
Suresh Venkatraman
A-VP Product Engineering, People Tech
January 23, 2025
11:00 AM (PST)
Virtual
Target Audience
- CIO, CTO, CFO, VP of Engineering, Enterprise Architect
- Director or Engineering Manager (Software – include Cloud Architects)
- Director or Manager of DevOps (or Sr DevOps)
- Director or Manager of Cloud Engineering (or Sr Cloud Engineer)
- Director or Manager of Finance
Common Use Cases
- Real-Time Cost Monitoring and Anomaly Detection
- Predictive Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Automated Resource Optimization
- Cost Allocation and Chargeback Frameworks
- Scaling Multi-Cloud Environments Efficiently
Workshop Outcomes
1. Enhanced Financial Visibility:
- Attendees will understand how to leverage FinOps principles and GenAI to gain real-time insights into cloud costs and resource usage
2. Actionable Cost Optimization Strategies:
- Participants will learn AI-driven techniques to optimize cloud resources, reduce waste, and align spending with organizational goals
3. Improved Budgeting and Forecasting Skills:
- Attendees will gain the ability to use GenAI for precise cost forecasting and financial planning, improving budget accuracy
4. Streamlined Governance and Accountability:
- Participants will leave with the knowledge to implement scalable FinOps governance frameworks, ensuring compliance and cost allocation using tagging
5. Practical Knowledge of Tools and Techniques:
- Attendees will explore and understand GenAI-powered tools and real-world FinOps applications for immediate implementation
6. Empowered Team Collaboration:
- Participants will gain strategies to foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering, finance, and business teams for better financial outcomes
