CloudTech Talks

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 recurring patterns Vishal has observed during his career journey across industries and transformation programs
• What’s driving the cloud vs on-prem debate in 2025
• Why it’s critical for leaders to look beyond tooling and embrace organizational mindset shifts
• The growing need for collaboration between business and tech teams to drive lasting change

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 deep experience in IT, cloud platforms, and DevOps, Nikhil brings clarity to complex concepts like chargeback vs. showback.

Episode Highlights

• What exactly is chargeback, and how is it different from showback?
• How can chargeback models support business strategy and innovation?
• Why is executive buy-in crucial, and how do you handle resistance from business units
• Key governance frameworks and cost allocation methodologies that work

Tune in and discover how to align financial control with cloud agility.

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 paves way for more cloud cost savings in banking sector?
• what trends or technologies do you foresee simplifying multicloud FinOps complexities in the financial sector?

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 environments effectively?
• How can banks standardize governance practices, such as tagging policies, across various cloud providers?

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 challenges.

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,

1. What is FOCUS, and why was it created by the FinOps Foundation?
2. What are the benefits of FOCUS adoption to the stakeholders (Consumers, Vendors, CSPs)?
3. What are the main components of the FOCUS specification, such as metrics, and datasets?

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 landscape

- Ways the Developer Platforms help reducing cognitive load for developers