Follow the Value: What Most FinOps Programs Miss
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Follow the Value: What Most FinOps Programs Miss
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If you've implemented all the "right" FinOps practices and costs are still climbing, this episode is for you. Host Thalia Elie welcomes Eric Norman — CEO of Calico and self-proclaimed “FinOps troublemaker” — for a candid and insightful discussion on what really drives cost, value, and culture in engineering. From eliminating millions of unnecessary API calls to cutting 98% of cloud spend in one engagement, Eric breaks down why asking better questions matters more than tagging.
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Guest Bio:
Erik Norman is the CEO and founder of Calico, a FinOps consultancy focused on asking better questions — not just implementing better tools. With over 20 years of experience as a software engineer, cost optimizer, and community mentor, Eric is known for his sharp insights and sharper candor. Whether mentoring junior FinOps practitioners or challenging legacy thinking, he brings clarity, efficiency, and a little disruption to everything he touches.