This is where I think out loud

Essays, podcasts, and keynotes on FinOps, cloud governance, and enterprise technology leadership.

Substance over frequency.

I’m a frequent speaker at conferences, executive briefings, and industry events on all things FinOps

FinOps Jobs
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FinOps Jobs

The demand for FinOps professionals is on the rise, as organizations recognize the need to optimize cloud expenditure and maintain financial control during their cloud journey. However, misconceptions around FinOps and DevOps roles can lead to confusion. Understanding the distinct responsibilities of each role is essential for businesses to successfully navigate the evolving cloud finance landscape.

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Yes! MYTH BUSTERS!
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Yes! MYTH BUSTERS!

Join us at the Belgian VMUG on July 1st as we dispel the top 7 FinOps myths, gain valuable insights, and enjoy networking with cocktails & BBQ. Unravel the mystery of FinOps and optimize your enterprise's cloud expenses.

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FinOps, it is go time!
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FinOps, it is go time!

In this blog, I share my personal journey as a freelancer in the Belgian FinOps market and the challenges faced by customers in adopting cloud technology. I highlight the importance of effective financial governance in cloud adoption and how it can boost confidence in decision-making. I also discuss my new role as a FinOps architect at Devoteam, and how I aim to make a greater impact on this emerging market. If you're interested in the FinOps space, let's grab a beer and exchange some ideas. It's time to embrace FinOps!

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Why your FinOps practice should be multi-cloud by default
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Why your FinOps practice should be multi-cloud by default

Discover the five key reasons why adopting a multicloud-ready FinOps strategy is essential for modern organizations. By embracing uniform processes and being prepared for multicloud adoption, your business can stay agile, optimize costs, and effectively manage cloud spending, setting the stage for success in an ever-evolving cloud landscape.

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Starting your FinOps Practice
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Starting your FinOps Practice

Discover the crucial role of FinOps in managing cloud costs during scaling and learn how to develop a strong practice. This guide covers key considerations, from defining your starting point to choosing a captain and creating a home base for FinOps. Ensure a smooth cloud journey and optimize costs with a robust FinOps practice.

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Microsoft joins the FinOps train
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Microsoft joins the FinOps train

Microsoft has recently joined the FinOps Foundation and expressed its love for the framework as a valid way of implementing FinOps. As a FinOps Architect, this is great news as it shows more companies adopting the framework to implement cloud financial boundaries

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Navigating the supermarket of cloud cost
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Navigating the supermarket of cloud cost

Discover the various Azure pricing plans available, including Pay-as-you-go, Savings Plans for Compute, Reservations, and Spot Instances, to optimize your organization's cloud costs.

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Cultivating a FinOps Culture
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Cultivating a FinOps Culture

Explore the importance of fostering a FinOps culture within organizations and discover practical strategies to integrate FinOps values for effective cloud financial management.

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Top FinOps Challenges
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Top FinOps Challenges

Explore the challenges of implementing FinOps in cloud financial management and discover effective strategies to empower engineers, understand unit economics, and reduce waste.

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The Cloud Orchestra Conductor
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The Cloud Orchestra Conductor

Discover how ITIL V4 Service Level Management can enhance your cloud services by setting realistic expectations, fostering trust and transparency, and reducing the risk of service disruptions.

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Mastering Portfolio Management in a Cloud Context
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Mastering Portfolio Management in a Cloud Context

Discover the power of ITIL V4 Portfolio Management in a cloud context. Learn how to align cloud services with business objectives, prioritize investments, and balance risk, cost, and value for maximum cloud success.

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Serving your business: the service catalogue
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Serving your business: the service catalogue

Learn how ITIL V4 Service Catalogue Management can enhance your cloud services experience by providing clear visibility, streamlined communication, and greater efficiency in managing cloud offerings.

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