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Unraveling and Resolving Cost Anomalies with FinOps for Optimal Efficiency

  • Writer: Sai Sravan Cherukuri
    Sai Sravan Cherukuri
  • Sep 27, 2024
  • 1 min read

In this blog, we will delve into the world of cloud cost anomalies, exploring unexpected deviations in cloud spending that can disrupt financial forecasts.

 

  1. Introduction to cloud cost anomalies: Unexpected deviations in cloud spending

  2. Understanding hidden triggers: Misconfigurations, irregular resource usage, and pricing issues

  3. Importance of mastering cloud spend: Managing cloud costs to align with budget expectations

  4. Overview of characteristics of cloud cost anomalies

  5. Examples of common cloud cost anomalies

  6. Exploring the causes of cloud cost anomalies

  7. Impact of Cloud Cost Anomalies on cloud spend and budget

  8. Strategies for managing cloud cost anomalies

  9. Best practices for preventing cloud cost anomalies

  10. Role of FinOps in Managing Cloud Cost Anomalies

  11. Introduction to the FinOps Foundation

  12. Using FinOps to detect and address cloud cost anomalies

  13. Implementing best practices for anomaly management










 
 
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Hi, I'm Sai Sravan Cherukuri

A technology expert specializing in DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, FinOps, IaC, PaC, PaaS Automation, and Strategic Resource Planning and Capacity Management.
 

As the bestselling author of Securing the CI/CD Pipeline: Best Practices for DevSecOps and a member of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium (NIST), I bring thought leadership and practical innovation to the field.

I'm a CMMC advocate and the innovator of the FIBER AI Maturity Model, focused on secure, responsible AI adoption.


As a DevSecOps Technical Advisor and FinOps expert with the Federal Government, I lead secure, scalable solutions across software development and public sector transformation programs.

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I have consistently delivered exceptional results in complex, high-stakes environments throughout my career, managing prestigious portfolios for U.S. Federal Government agencies and the World Bank Group. Known for my expertise in IT project management, security, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, I have built a reputation for excellence and reliability.

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