Dive into an enlightening conversation on The Jon Myer Podcast with our distinguished guest, Erik Norman, a FinOps specialist from Italy, who challenges conventional wisdom by embracing data-driven strategies even in the absence of data. Uncover Erik's unique journey from software engineering to becoming a global subject matter expert in system integration, and how a pivot during a critical time led him to the cloud and FinOps. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in cloud cost optimization, efficient cloud migration, and the transformative power of a data-informed approach, even when data is scarce.🔔 Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification 🔔 ✔ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/jonmyer/?sub_confirmation=1📱 Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/_JonMyerWebsite: https://jonmyer.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-myer/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wjJzdIwctq4o4pTXM2KSF#aws #awscloud #podcast #podcasting #costoptimization #finops #cloudcost #cloudoptimizationKey Takeaways:- The importance of starting with a strategy even in the absence of complete data.- The benefits and pitfalls of the lift-and-shift approach to cloud migration.- Understanding the broader implications of costs, beyond just financial figures.- Strategies to engage and motivate engineers to embrace efficiency and cost optimization.- The impact of company culture and structure on the success of cloud and FinOps initiatives.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with more insightful episodes from The Jon Myer Podcast!YouTube Timeline