How do you get the most out of your cloud investment? We discuss how Densify uses machine learning analytics to help customers optimize utilization and cloud billing.

One direct path to optimization is to “practice basic hygiene.” Andrew discusses how developers’ concerns about resource constrictions leads them to over-order and purchase mismatched solutions. Understanding usage patterns, linkages between services and organizations’ evolving needs can help developers buy more strategically and keep bills under control.

We also talked with Andrew about his journey to cloud consulting, lessons he learns from customers and his tips for working with the two principal wardrobe personas in tech – the “suits” and the “skinny jeans.”