
Discover the latest cloud cost optimization strategies that fellow chefs are using to slash their bills by up to 66%. This episode covers AWS's game-changing September 2025 platform updates (custom dashboards, "wait and save" features, improved anomaly detection), Azure's revolutionary unbilled invoice API that cuts reconciliation from 15 hours to 15 minutes, and real community wins from hybrid optimization strategies.
Learn 5-minute fixes like auto-scheduling nonproduction environments, 1-hour projects including rightsizing and cost tagging, plus emergency procedures for cost crises. Perfect for DevOps engineers, cloud architects, FinOps practitioners, and anyone managing cloud infrastructure costs.
Key topics: AWS cost management, Azure billing optimization, cloud rightsizing, anomaly detection, savings plans, serverless migration, auto-scheduling, hybrid licensing benefits, CI/CD cost controls, and emergency cost reduction tactics.
Host: CloudCostChefs | Duration: 12 minutes | Practical, actionable cloud cost optimization for busy professionals.