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Faces in FinOps Podcast: Episode 17 with Rick Ochs

Originally Published January, 2024 · Last Updated August, 2024

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Grace Gui

“Faces in FinOps” is hosted by Jon Myer and powered by ProsperOps.

Our special guest this week on Faces in FinOps is Rick Ochs, Senior Manager at AWS, Cloud Optimization, and Technical Advisory Council board member at the FinOps Foundation. Host Jon Myer explores Rick’s extensive experience in cloud cost optimization and the development of AWS optimization tools.

In this episode Rick and Jon chat about:

  • Rick’s journey in cloud optimization
  • Development of AWS optimization tools
  • The integral role of FinOps in cloud management
  • Automation and efficiency in cloud cost optimization

Rick is a passionate, thoughtful leader in the cloud cost optimization space, and this episode gives Rick a chance to delve into rightsizing recommendations, rate optimizations, and how a strong sense of social responsibility underscores all of those considerations.

Whether you are new to #FinOps or a seasoned pro, this episode has something for everyone so tune in to the Faces in FinOps Podcast today.


Each episode of the Faces in FinOps is a conversation with leading thought leaders in the cloud financial management space.

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