Inside Modern FinOps: Jean Latiere on Agentic AI, Cloud Waste, and Environmental Impact
From quick wins to real change.When you’ve helped enterprises cut millions in cloud waste across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and built the governance models that keep those savings alive, you understand what sustainable FinOps really means. Jean Latiere, Cloud Financial Management Specialist at OptimNow and contributor to the FinOps Foundation’s Sustainability and FinOps for AI working groups, joins host Kevin Rosenquist to explore how Agentic AI, culture, and environmental impact are reshaping the future of cloud financial management.In this episode of Unclouded: The Agentic AI FinOps Podcast by Cloudgov.ai, Jean breaks down what happens when organizations stop chasing one-off optimizations and start building FinOps habits that last. From cloud carbon footprint and GenAI power demands to autonomous guardrails and AI-driven governance, this conversation connects cost, culture, and sustainability in a way few discussions in the FinOps world ever do.In this episode:Why one-time optimizations never stickHow to build a real FinOps culture that teams actually followThe environmental impact of cloud and GenAI workloadsWhy cost savings and carbon savings often overlapHow region choice affects both budget and carbon footprintUsing Agentic AI to enforce tagging, cleanup, and governanceWhy autonomous AI agents will change FinOps foreverWhat FinOps will look like in the next 2–3 yearsWhether you’re a FinOps leader, cloud architect, or sustainability advocate looking to understand how AI can help control both cloud cost and carbon impact, this episode delivers the clarity and direction you’ve been looking for.Listen. Learn. Stay Unclouded. Brought to you by Cloudgov.ai, the world’s first Agentic AI FinOps platform.Timestamps:01:03 – Why one-time optimizations never last01:35 – The optimization trap enterprises fall into03:33 – Why FinOps success is cultural, not technical04:05 – Creating shared language between engineering and finance06:03 – Better cost allocation without friction07:24 – The true environmental impact of cloud and GenAI08:30 – Why AI workloads strain power, cooling, and water09:25 – Should sustainability metrics be part of FinOps?10:33 – Where cost savings and carbon savings overlap11:04 – Region choice, carbon intensity, and tradeoffs12:14 – How Agentic AI optimizes more than cost12:52 – AI agents for tagging, cleanup, and governance14:07 – Balancing AI automation with human oversight15:02 – Forecasting, planning, and AI “clones” of environments16:02 – Scaling Agentic AI in enterprise environments17:30 – Where FinOps is headed in the next 2–3 years20:17 – Jean explains Agentic AI for French listeners22:03 – Rapid-Fire Round: sustainability, waste, and ESG
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Inside Google’s FinOps Revolution: Pathik Sharma on Agentic AI and Cloud Efficiency
From dashboards to decisions.When you’ve helped build Google Cloud’s FinOps practice from the ground up and guided more than a hundred enterprises toward smarter, AI-powered cost optimization, you understand what efficiency really means. Pathik Sharma, Cloud FinOps Cost Optimization Lead at Google Cloud, joins host Kevin Rosenquist to explore how Agentic AI is reshaping the way organizations manage cloud costs and why culture, not just tools, determines FinOps success.In this episode of Unclouded: The Agentic AI FinOps Podcast by Cloudgov.ai, Pathik breaks down what happens when AI doesn’t just analyze data, it acts on it. From anomaly detection and automation to embedding cost awareness in every developer’s workflow, this conversation shows how Agentic AI is taking FinOps from reactive to truly self-optimizing.In this episode:Why most FinOps programs fail and how to fix themFinding the right balance between automation and human controlThe dangers of over-automation (and what to do instead)Building smarter cost anomaly detection that teams actually trustHow AI-powered guardrails prevent waste before it happensWhy FinOps is a culture, not a toolsetThe story behind Pathik’s viral FinOps SketchNotesWhat “AI-augmented decision-making” means for the future of FinOpsWhether you’re a FinOps leader, engineer, or executive looking to understand how AI can finally connect cost, culture, and accountability, this episode delivers practical insight with a human touch.Listen. Learn. Stay Unclouded. Brought to you by Cloudgov.ai, the world’s first Agentic AI FinOps platform.Timestamps:01:00 - Why FinOps gets ignored until it’s too late03:05 - From data centers to cloud: how cost ownership changed04:33 - Balancing automation with human judgment07:29 - The dangers of over-automation10:23 - Real-world examples and lessons learned11:12 - Detecting anomalies before they burn your budget15:00 - Making FinOps culture stick18:00 - Shifting from cost-cutting to value creation20:04 - Bridging the gap between finance and engineering23:04 - Turning FinOps into something people actually enjoy25:51 - The art and impact of FinOps SketchNotes27:14 - Rapid-Fire Round: myths, metrics, and the road to
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From Formula 1 to FinOps: Lars Kielhorn on Agentic AI and Cloud Efficiency
From the racetrack to the cloud.When you’ve helped Williams Racing and Dorlton Capital use technology to gain a competitive edge in Formula 1, you understand what performance really means. CIO Lars Kielhorn joins host Kevin Rosenquist to talk about how that same mindset applies to FinOps—and how Agentic AI is driving the next big leap in cloud efficiency.In this premiere episode of Unclouded: The Agentic AI FinOps Podcast by Cloudgov.ai, Lars breaks down what happens when artificial intelligence doesn’t just analyze cloud usage, it acts on it. Together, they explore the shift from reactive cost tracking to autonomous, AI-driven optimization.In this episode:How data and automation transformed Williams Racing’s performanceWhy the rise of Agentic AI is changing FinOps foreverWhat “self-optimizing” cloud environments look like in real lifeHow culture. not technology, is often the biggest FinOps barrierWhere AI fits in multi-cloud complexity (AWS, Azure, GCP, and beyond)Whether you’re a FinOps leader, CIO, or just a Formula 1 fan who loves seeing how innovation translates from the track to the enterprise, this conversation delivers both insight and inspiration.Listen. Learn. Stay Unclouded. Brought to you by Cloudgov.ai — the world’s first Agentic AI FinOps platform.00:00 - Welcome & Introduction Meet host Kevin Rosenquist and guest Lars Kielhorn — CIO, innovator, and Formula 1 technologist — as they kick off Unclouded: The Agentic AI FinOps Podcast.01:00 - From Formula 1 to FinOps Lars shares how he helped Dorlton Capital acquire and modernize Williams Racing, and what Formula 1’s data obsession taught him about speed and performance in tech.06:00 - The Rise of Agentic AI in FinOps Exploring how autonomous systems are transforming cloud cost management and financial decision-making in real time.10:00 - Building Trust in AI and the Human-in-the-Loop Approach Why confidence and control matter as organizations shift toward self-optimizing cloud environments.18:00 - Real-World FinOps Challenges From runaway Snowflake bills to multi-cloud complexity — why cost waste happens and how AI can finally stop it.23:00 - The Future of FinOps How AI will unify FinOps and infrastructure operations, redefine the CIO’s role, and create a truly autonomous cloud.33:00 - Quick Cloudfire Round & Closing Lightning takes, future predictions, and how to connect with Lars on LinkedIn.
About Unclouded: The Agentic AI FinOps Podcast by Cloudgov.ai
Welcome to Unclouded, the podcast where Agentic AI turns FinOps Into autonomous actionsIn a world drowning in AI, tokens, and multicloud costs, Unclouded brings clarity.Hosted by Kevin, The Human in the Loop, Unclouded explores how Agentic AI is transforming the way organizations manage, optimize, and automate their cloud, SaaS, and technology environments.Each week, Kevin sits down with industry leaders, AI innovators, and FinOps pioneers to uncover how autonomous systems are reshaping cloud and technology financial management. From right-sizing and forecasting to self-healing infrastructures and autonomous governance, Unclouded dives deep into the tools, mindsets, and future of intelligent operations.Whether you’re a FinOps pro, a cloud architect, or an executive striving to get control of rising cloud bills and maximize ROI on technology investments, Unclouded helps you see beyond the fog and stay ahead of the curve.Powered by Cloudgov.ai - the world’s first Agentic AI FinOps platform for autonomous multicloud cost optimization.
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