How can strong tagging practices make or break your FinOps strategy?
In this episode of FinOps in Action, I sat down with Sherri Wooldridge, Manager of Cloud FinOps at Carnival Cruise Lines and former FinOps lead at 3M, to explore the foundational role of data classification and tagging in cloud cost management. Sherri shares early lessons from her FinOps career, explains why weak tagging can derail M&A activity, and stresses the importance of aligning with finance teams on how costs are tracked and reported.
Together, we dive into key topics, including:
Sherri also touches on the future of FinOps in AI, and shares a glimpse into her life in Utah—from book recs to downtime between initiatives.
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