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Faces in FinOps Podcast: Episode 9 with Austin Cheng

Originally Published October, 2023 · Last Updated April, 2024
“Faces in FinOps” is hosted by Jon Myer and powered by ProsperOps.

This week’s guest is Austin Cheng, a Senior FinOps Analyst at a major ERP company. Austin brings a wealth of experience to our chat, having dedicated three years to FinOps, emphasizing reporting, tooling, and analytics while expertly managing commitment-based discounts.

His journey into the FinOps space is unique, transitioning from customer cost analytics in private data centers to navigating the dynamic and fast-evolving cloud financial management ecosystem.

In our conversation, Austin shares the intricacies of his role, touching upon the importance of data, collaboration, and building trust with engineering teams, and sheds light on common mistakes and learnings as he grew into his role. From insights on commitment-based discounts to the significance of accurate data, Austin’s expertise is a must-listen for those in the FinOps sector.

Whether you are new to #FinOps or a seasoned pro, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in to “The Faces In FinOps Podcast” now!


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

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