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English Teacher to FinOps Author: How She Did It
FinOps Cashflow Newsletter: https://finopscashflow.com
Welcome to a special episode of the FinOps Weekly Podcast! This week, Victor Garcia sits down with Alexa Abbruscatto, FinOps thought leader and creator of the FinOps Cashflow Newsletter—to explore the evolving world of FinOps, the power of community, and actionable strategies for cloud cost management.
Whether you’re a FinOps pro, a finance leader, or just cloud-curious, you’ll find practical insights, career inspiration, and a look at what’s next for the FinOps movement.
Our FinOps Weekly Courses: https://learn.finopsweekly.com
Timestamps:00:00 - Meet Alexa: From English Teacher to FinOps Leader03:12 - The Evolution of FinOps: Beyond Cloud Infrastructure06:28 - Procurement’s Role in FinOps Success09:45 - Building Community & The Power of Collaboration13:20 - Alexa’s Journey: Soft Skills in a Technical World17:00 - Making FinOps Accessible: Teaching Complex Concepts21:15 - Real-World Challenges: Enterprise Commitments & Cloud Discounts25:40 - AI, Automation, and the Future of Procurement30:05 - How to Break Into FinOps (No Tech Background Needed)34:30 - Community Growth, Events, and Global Networking39:10 - Incentivizing Contribution & Keeping the Community Engaged43:00 - Alexa’s Wish List for FinOps in 2026
Key Takeaways:
How FinOps is expanding beyond traditional cloud cost managementThe importance of procurement and finance collaborationAlexa’s unique path into FinOps and why soft skills matterActionable advice for building a thriving FinOps communityTrends to watch: AI, automation, and data-driven governance#FinOps #CloudCostManagement #CloudFinance #Procurement #TechCareers #FinOpsCommunity #CloudOptimization #CashflowNewsletter—Enjoyed the episode? Like, comment, and share your biggest FinOps challenge below!
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By Victor GarciaFinOps Cashflow Newsletter: https://finopscashflow.com
Welcome to a special episode of the FinOps Weekly Podcast! This week, Victor Garcia sits down with Alexa Abbruscatto, FinOps thought leader and creator of the FinOps Cashflow Newsletter—to explore the evolving world of FinOps, the power of community, and actionable strategies for cloud cost management.
Whether you’re a FinOps pro, a finance leader, or just cloud-curious, you’ll find practical insights, career inspiration, and a look at what’s next for the FinOps movement.
Our FinOps Weekly Courses: https://learn.finopsweekly.com
Timestamps:00:00 - Meet Alexa: From English Teacher to FinOps Leader03:12 - The Evolution of FinOps: Beyond Cloud Infrastructure06:28 - Procurement’s Role in FinOps Success09:45 - Building Community & The Power of Collaboration13:20 - Alexa’s Journey: Soft Skills in a Technical World17:00 - Making FinOps Accessible: Teaching Complex Concepts21:15 - Real-World Challenges: Enterprise Commitments & Cloud Discounts25:40 - AI, Automation, and the Future of Procurement30:05 - How to Break Into FinOps (No Tech Background Needed)34:30 - Community Growth, Events, and Global Networking39:10 - Incentivizing Contribution & Keeping the Community Engaged43:00 - Alexa’s Wish List for FinOps in 2026
Key Takeaways:
How FinOps is expanding beyond traditional cloud cost managementThe importance of procurement and finance collaborationAlexa’s unique path into FinOps and why soft skills matterActionable advice for building a thriving FinOps communityTrends to watch: AI, automation, and data-driven governance#FinOps #CloudCostManagement #CloudFinance #Procurement #TechCareers #FinOpsCommunity #CloudOptimization #CashflowNewsletter—Enjoyed the episode? Like, comment, and share your biggest FinOps challenge below!