BAWSUG Monthly Meeting

### Date & Time:

Thursday September 3rd at 6:00 pm

### Location:

Rule 4 Boulder
Rule 4 - 3002 Bluff Street, Suite 100, Boulder, CO 80301 ( Historic Steel Yards )
https://www.rule4.com

### Topic

Fin-Ops
Turn your cloud bill from a mystery novel into a strategic superpower!

We're pulling back the curtain on your FinOps — and trust us, you'll never look at billing data the same way again!

* Say goodbye to billing chaos — hello, customized tracking by PO, account, or team!

* Tagging workshops that finally answer: "Wait… who owns this resource?"

* Data pipeline magic with AWS Cost and Usage reports - because raw data deserves better!

* The game-changing metric: cost-per-customer (know exactly what you're spending & why!)

Bottom line?

We're handing you the blueprint to:
• Level up your governance
• Build a culture where everyone thinks like a FinOps pro
• Maximize every dollar of your AWS investment
This isn't just a session — it's your team's cloud finance glow-up.

Speakers:

Erika Simon | Head of Sales & Marketing, LucidPoint Erika Simon leads sales and marketing strategy at LucidPoint, driving go-to-market execution and strategic partnerships across the AWS ecosystem. She specializes in bridging the gap between cloud technology and measurable business impact, helping enterprise leaders articulate ROI, accelerate adoption, and commercialize cloud initiatives. With extensive experience in technology positioning and customer growth, Erika focuses on translating complex AWS capabilities into clear, high-growth strategies for clients.

Mike Fontaine | Chief Executive Officer, LucidPoint As CEO of LucidPoint, Mike Fontaine guides enterprise leaders through high-stakes cloud transformations and strategic AWS adoption. Prior to leading LucidPoint, Mike served as a U.S. Air Force leader and F-15 fighter pilot, where he built a foundation in operational discipline, rapid decision-making, and high-reliability environments. Today, he translates that elite aviation background into helping technology executives align AWS innovation with core business strategy, cloud economics, and organizational resilience.

### Who Should Attend

This session is for both technical and business people.

FinOps sits at the intersection of:
Engineering + Architecture + Operations + Finance + Business Strategy

No sales. No pitches.
Just shared learning, practical thinking, and open discussion.

You should attend if you are a:

• Cloud & Infrastructure Engineers
  Working in AWS environments where AI tools, automation, and data access are rapidly expanding.
• Security, GRC, and Compliance Professionals
  Responsible for managing risk, governance, and regulatory alignment (including emerging AI regulations).
• Engineering Leaders & Architects
  Making design decisions that impact security, scale, and long-term resilience.
• CTOs, CIOs, and Technical Decision-Makers
  Balancing innovation speed with risk, cost, and organizational accountability.
• Developers & Platform Teams
  Using or experimenting with generative AI tools, APIs, copilots, or automation — officially or unofficially.
• Risk, Privacy, and Data Leaders
  Concerned about breach exposure, data usage, and regulatory impact as AI adoption grows.
• Anyone interested in learning more about AWS

### Networking & Community

Before and after the session, stick around to network, share ideas, and meet others building on AWS. Also, be sure to show up on time as there will be food and drinks for all who attend.

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RSVP today to save your spot and join a vibrant community of builders!
Be sure to show up on time and enjoy some awesome food and drinks!
Doors open at 6pm. - Eat, drink and network for about 20min... then we start presenting around 6:25pm.