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FinOps in Action

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Greetings, AWS Enthusiasts!

Join us for an engaging AWS Meetup focused on FinOps, where we’ll explore practical strategies to transform cloud cost optimization plans into tangible savings. This event features two insightful presentations:

FinOps - Less Fin, More Ops:
While FinOps conversations have boomed as much as GenAI (well, maybe not as much), a lot of the focus has been put into creating cost optimization opportunities, but how many of these become actual savings, and how many instead stay on paper? In this presentation, we'll take a look at how to materialise savings in an engineer-approved way.

- presented by Luca! Luca has followed the industry path for the last decade: started working with Cisco technologies, he then transitioned to work with VMware on virtualization to then find a safe harbor in Cloud with Microsoft, AWS and now DoiT. He has partnered with hundreds of customers over the last 5 years to help them get started and make the best use of AWS with a dedicated focus on how to reduce their bills.
- level: 200 (knowledgeable of AWS required)

Managing costs during a cloud migration:
At Skroutz, we are undertaking a once-in-a-decade migration from an on-premises infrastructure to the Cloud. In this presentation we share the lessons learnt on cost management, what you should expect if you are planning a migration and what you can do to keep things under control.

- presented by Apollon. Apollon has been with Skroutz for 13 years straight, starting off as a system administrator in a team of two and gradually progressing to Chief Information Officer. A mechanical engineer by training, Apollon fell for Linux in the late 90s and that has kept him busy ever since.

What you'll learn

  • Practical techniques to implement cost-saving measures in your AWS environment.
  • Insights into common challenges and solutions in cloud financial management.
  • Strategies to bridge the gap between financial planning and operational execution in the cloud.

Why Attend?

  • Expert Insights: Gain knowledge from industry professionals with extensive experience in cloud cost optimization.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about AWS and FinOps.
  • Actionable Takeaways: Leave with practical strategies to enhance your organization’s cloud financial management.

Meetup Outline
18:00 - 18:15: Warm Welcome
18:15 - 19:00: FinOps - Less Fin, More Ops
19:05 - 20:00: Managing costs during a cloud migration
20:00+: Pizzas and Networking

But wait... there's more! After the 🍕🍕 are consumed, we'll resume our discussions and networking over beers at Strange Brew! 🍻🍻

DoiT sponsors the after-event happy hour! Make sure you fill in the form below if you plan to join the happy hour to help us with the planning
https://forms.gle/GCRzKcEiLUqbHXcE7

We are looking forward to meeting everyone in person!

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of FinOps and network with professionals in the AWS community.

Sponsors
DoiT sponsors the beers of the happy hour event 🍻
ORFIUM provides the food 🍕 and event venue.

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