What does it take to drive a cost-conscious culture in cloud operations while aligning financial, technical, and business goals?

In this episode, I’m joined by Bindu Sharma, Senior Director of Cloud Financial Operations at Teradata and a prominent advocate of FinOps. Bindu shares her expertise on navigating the challenges of cloud cost management and the critical role FinOps plays in aligning organizational goals with financial efficiency.

We dive into key topics, including:

• The importance of aligning FinOps practices with business goals to drive organizational success.
• How to foster collaboration between engineers, stakeholders, and finance teams for smoother cloud cost management.
• Overcoming challenges in cloud financial operations, including adaptability, communication, and continuous learning.
• The role of FinOps in promoting sustainability in cloud operations and how to balance business and environmental objectives.
• Tips for both seasoned professionals and newcomers looking to enhance their FinOps practices.

Whether you're in cloud finance, engineering, or just curious about the future of cloud financial operations, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate the evolving world of FinOps.

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Quote of the Show:

“ Friction is always there. What you learn from it is how to improve.” - Bindu Sharma

Connect with Bindu:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bindu-sharma-b8883/ 
• Company website: https://www.teradata.com/ 

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