FinOps on Azure Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/finops-on-azure The podcast that discusses all things financial optimization in Microsoft's Azure cloud. Tune in for insightful episodes covering the essentials of balancing innovation and cost efficiency. © 2026 Michael Stephenson 5698720c-5401-50d6-8a63-4cc5580672dc yes en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:02:49 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:03:19 +0000 https://podcasts.fame.so/finops-on-azure https://img.transistorcdn.com/NbCMVumFZkMClzdMWwjT_8T1uJ_8v_8N_41CiFyJ4pk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xYTZk/NWQ1NDlhYjMyYTc5/ZDc2MGE3N2QwZmJk/NWQ1NC5qcGc.jpg FinOps on Azure https://podcasts.fame.so/finops-on-azure episodic Michael Stephenson The podcast that discusses all things financial optimization in Microsoft's Azure cloud. Tune in for insightful episodes covering the essentials of balancing innovation and cost efficiency. The podcast that discusses all things financial optimization in Microsoft's Azure cloud. Azure, FinOps, Azure costs Turbo360 No No Top-Down FinOps: Align Cloud Spend with Real Business Strategy 19 19 Top-Down FinOps: Align Cloud Spend with Real Business Strategy full 9084c0b1-d7b6-4ac9-9f3c-d484b02dee95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72e1e859 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:02:41 +0000 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 1889 Azure, FinOps, Azure costs No Your Cloud Architect Has a Personality - Mastering Cloud Cost Profiles & FinOps 18 18 Your Cloud Architect Has a Personality - Mastering Cloud Cost Profiles & FinOps full a5e76e80-05bd-440c-866b-4871c62fdd4f https://turbo360.com/podcast/category/finops-on-azure?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podshan Every workload has a personality. Some spike with concurrency. Some quietly run all day and never shut off. Some look efficient until scale hits and then costs accelerate. And some charge you every time they run, every query, every scan, every execution.

This episode is about recognizing those patterns early. Once you understand how your architecture behaves under load and over time, you stop reacting to cost and start shaping it.

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This episode is about recognizing those patterns early. Once you understand how your architecture behaves under load and over time, you stop reacting to cost and start shaping it.

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:08:03 +0000 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 2130 Every workload has a personality. Some spike with concurrency. Some quietly run all day and never shut off. Some look efficient until scale hits and then costs accelerate. And some charge you every time they run, every query, every scan, every execution.

This episode is about recognizing those patterns early. Once you understand how your architecture behaves under load and over time, you stop reacting to cost and start shaping it.

]]> Azure, FinOps, Azure costs No Why Cloud Migration Fails and How the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) Helps Fix It 17 17 Why Cloud Migration Fails and How the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) Helps Fix It full c590bfd4-664b-4ac1-9405-7758d891aa90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae983f53 In this FinOps on Azure podcast Azure MVP Aiden Finn reveals why cloud migrations crash and how Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) ensures success. Real stories, landing zones, FinOps tips, and more!

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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:07:30 -0100 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 3450 In this FinOps on Azure podcast Azure MVP Aiden Finn reveals why cloud migrations crash and how Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) ensures success. Real stories, landing zones, FinOps tips, and more!

]]> Azure, FinOps, Azure costs No How to Design Sustainable API Platforms 16 16 How to Design Sustainable API Platforms full 59f1e12b-f86a-4600-9c08-a9fa6ed149f3 https://turbo360.com/podcast?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podtom Sustainability in the cloud starts with everyday design decisions. In this episode of the FinOps on Azure Podcast, we discuss how API platform design choices influence efficiency, scale, and environmental impact. The conversation focuses on practical ways platform and engineering teams can think about sustainability when building and operating API platforms using Azure API Management. 

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:44:11 -0100 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 1797 Sustainability in the cloud starts with everyday design decisions. In this episode of the FinOps on Azure Podcast, we discuss how API platform design choices influence efficiency, scale, and environmental impact. The conversation focuses on practical ways platform and engineering teams can think about sustainability when building and operating API platforms using Azure API Management. 

]]> Azure, FinOps, Azure costs No Cloud Cost Challenges in Large Organizations: A FinOps Practitioner’s Perspective 15 15 Cloud Cost Challenges in Large Organizations: A FinOps Practitioner’s Perspective full 4b2df6d6-cdde-4c4f-a841-71b055ca1f94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76a3da86 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:55:28 -0100 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 3022 Azure, FinOps, Azure costs No How to Mature Your FinOps Capabilities Without Rushing Optimization 14 14 How to Mature Your FinOps Capabilities Without Rushing Optimization full 0fc59326-351d-4bd5-812b-81c9de971e9d https://share.transistor.fm/s/726bb677 In this episode of the FinOps on Azure Podcast, Nicole Boyd breaks down how the FinOps maturity model works in practice, why many teams struggle in the early stages, and what needs to be in place before optimisation can deliver real value.

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]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:35:24 -0100 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 1958 In this episode of the FinOps on Azure Podcast, Nicole Boyd breaks down how the FinOps maturity model works in practice, why many teams struggle in the early stages, and what needs to be in place before optimisation can deliver real value.

]]> Azure, FinOps, Azure costs No Hidden Cloud Costs: The Cost Behind Every Cloud Click 12 12 Hidden Cloud Costs: The Cost Behind Every Cloud Click full 70be44cc-77f7-45bc-b3df-926c645623a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4ae7934 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:36:33 -0100 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 2219 cloud, finOps, cloudcosts No Optimizing Azure Cosmos DB Costs 13 13 Optimizing Azure Cosmos DB Costs full 80nkvm21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02994f6b Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:47:00 -0100 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 2883 In this episode of FinOps on Azure, FinOps certified practitioner - Mike and Gary from the Microsoft Cosmos DB team discuss cost management challenges on Azure, specifically focusing on Cosmos DB. They begin by addressing the common challenges organizations face when managing costs on Azure, particularly with Cosmos DB. The conversation then shifts to practical strategies for cost optimization, including topics like provisioned throughput choices, API options, and factors affecting cost. Throughout the episode, Mike and Gary share insights, best practices, and real-world examples to help listeners make informed decisions about their Azure Cosmos DB usage and costs. In this episode of FinOps on Azure, FinOps certified practitioner - Mike and Gary from the Microsoft Cosmos DB team discuss cost management challenges on Azure, specifically focusing on Cosmos DB. They begin by addressing the common challenges organizat Azure, FinOps, Azure costs No Relationship Between DevOps and FinOps and Azure Cost Management 12 12 Relationship Between DevOps and FinOps and Azure Cost Management full 41pmq380 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0aed91f7 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:45:00 -0100 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 2184 In this episode of "FinOps on Azure," Richard Fennell, CTO at Black Marble and FinOps certified practitioner Michael Stephenson MVP, discusses the relationship between DevOps, FinOps, and Azure Cost Management. The podcast discusses how integrating FinOps into DevOps practices enhances cost management and optimization. Richard emphasizes the challenges of implementation, the importance of senior management support, and the early involvement of FinOps in development cycles to improve decision-making and identify cost-saving opportunities. In this episode of "FinOps on Azure," Richard Fennell, CTO at Black Marble and FinOps certified practitioner Michael Stephenson MVP, discusses the relationship between DevOps, FinOps, and Azure Cost Management. The podcast discusses how integrating FinO Azure, FinOps, Azure costs No Cloud Financial Operations: Strategies for Cost Management 11 11 Cloud Financial Operations: Strategies for Cost Management full j022r9y0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2414288 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:43:00 -0100 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 2769 This episode of FinOps on Azure delves into financial operations within cloud infrastructure management, featuring host Michael Stephenson, A FinOps certified practitioner, and Andrew Matveychuk, Information Technology Architect. They discuss the critical importance of cost management in cloud environments, highlighting the expectations versus reality of cloud migration costs. Andrew shares insights from his extensive experience, emphasizing the need for organizations to identify their primary cost drivers and explore optimization strategies, such as Azure savings plans and reservations. The conversation also touches on leveraging existing Microsoft software licenses to reduce cloud expenses, underscoring the significance of strategic planning and resource management for effective financial operations in the cloud. This episode of FinOps on Azure delves into financial operations within cloud infrastructure management, featuring host Michael Stephenson, A FinOps certified practitioner, and Andrew Matveychuk, Information Technology Architect. They discuss the critical finops No Cost Management Best Practices for Azure Integration Solutions 8 8 Cost Management Best Practices for Azure Integration Solutions full 80569wx1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a43d926 Fri, 31 May 2024 12:15:00 +0000 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 2390 In this episode of "FinOps on Azure" Sandro, an enterprise Integration expert, shares his insights on optimizing costs for building robust Integration solutions on Microsoft Azure. Sandro emphasizes the importance of establishing a solid foundation by defining clear naming conventions, environment policies, and access controls to manage costs to avoid potential issues. He highlights the significant shift in cost models from on-premises BizTalk Server to Azure's consumption-based expenses and offers practical strategies for cost optimization, such as adopting a pull-based approach for message processing and replacing costly Azure Integration Accounts with custom serverless functions. In this episode of "FinOps on Azure" Sandro, an enterprise Integration expert, shares his insights on optimizing costs for building robust Integration solutions on Microsoft Azure. Sandro emphasizes the importance of establishing a solid foundation by def AzureIntegration, Azure Cost Management Best Practices No The relationship between cloud FinOps and Security - Expert tips 7 7 The relationship between cloud FinOps and Security - Expert tips full v07v6991 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a3d0873 Thu, 09 May 2024 12:45:00 +0000 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 4009 The relationship between cloud FinOps and Security - Expert tips, read at: https://turbo360.com/podcast/finops-cost-management-and-security?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nino-podcast In this episode, we delve into the relationship between Azure Cost Management and security in cloud computing with FinOps certified practitioner Michael Stephenson and Microsoft MVP for Security Nino Crudele. Learn how security measures impact cloud costs and explore strategies for balancing robust security with cost-effectiveness. Discover the crucial role of governance, policy enforcement, and FinOps in optimizing both cost and security postures. Gain insights into logging strategies, the CIA triad, and the continuous improvement cycle for maintaining an effective cloud environment & much more #cloudsecurity #cloudcostmanagement #cloudfinopsandsecurity The relationship between cloud FinOps and Security - Expert tips, read at: https://turbo360.com/podcast/finops-cost-management-and-security?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nino-podcast In this episode, we delve into the relation cloudfinopsandsecurity, cloudcostmanagement, cloudsecurity No Shift Left with FinOps 5 5 Shift Left with FinOps full 8156p9k0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/accc2c7e Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:53:00 +0000 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 2265 Shift FinOps Left In this FinOps on Azure episode, Mike (A FinOps certified practitioner) joins Michiel (Azure Cost Optimization Specialist) to discuss the concept of Shift left with FinOps - moving cloud financial operations & cost optimization earlier into the app development lifecycle. Michiel explains why most companies struggle with lack of cloud cost awareness and how to get started shifting FinOps left. He covers selecting a proof of concept team, providing FinOps training, tooling for visibility into costs/budgets, anomaly detection, and optimization techniques. You'll learn about common organizational hurdles like knowledge gaps and skeptical teams resisting change. Plus, Michiel shares strategies for evangelism, driving cultural transformation, and getting executive support to make FinOps a norm across teams. Shift FinOps Left In this FinOps on Azure episode, Mike (A FinOps certified practitioner) joins Michiel (Azure Cost Optimization Specialist) to discuss the concept of Shift left with FinOps - moving cloud financial operations & cost optimization earl shift left finOps, Azure cost management, FinOps No Azure FinOps: Optimizing Costs and Best Practices 4 4 Azure FinOps: Optimizing Costs and Best Practices full v17z3yl0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f14abb79 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:55:00 +0000 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 2082 Azure FinOps: Optimizing Costs and Best Practices In episode 4 of "FinOps on Azure," discover expert insights on Azure FinOps along with its best practices featuring Azure MVP - Gregor Suttie Dive deep into cost management best practices, from leveraging Azure Advisor to optimizing resource usage. Discover who to involve in cost reviews, how often to conduct them, and common pitfalls to avoid. Get top tips for Azure cost management and strategies for staying up to date. Whether you're a startup or a large enterprise, master Azure cost optimization for maximum value from your cloud investments. ➢Listen to other episodes at: https://turbo360.com/podcast?utm_source=bcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast-gregor ➢ Check out the #1 platform to supercharge your Microsoft Azure monitoring and Azure cost management: https://turbo360.com/?utm_source=bcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast-gregor #finops #azurecostmanagement #FinOpsonAzure Azure FinOps: Optimizing Costs and Best Practices In episode 4 of "FinOps on Azure," discover expert insights on Azure FinOps along with its best practices featuring Azure MVP - Gregor Suttie Dive deep into cost management best practices, from leveragi azure, finops, Finops best practices, azure cost management, cloud, cloud costs, cloud cost optimization, cloud cost management No The Azure Cost Management Journey 3 3 The Azure Cost Management Journey full z0ryqrq1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da29bb1e Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:31:00 -0100 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 2445 Episode 3 of #FinOpsonAzure takes you on journey through Azure cost management and FinOps as industry experts Michael Stephenson and Ahmed Bayoumy delve into the nuances of optimizing cloud spend. Also, Ahmed illustrates a compelling real-world case where a client struggled with an unexpected surge in expenses, underscoring the significance of reliable cost tracking and reporting mechanisms. Discover how third-party solutions help enterprises with detailed analytics, empowering them to pinpoint areas for improvement and help with ways to cut down on unnecessary Azure spending. Learn practical strategies and tools to optimize your Azure cloud spending and maximize efficiency. Episode 3 of #FinOpsonAzure takes you on journey through Azure cost management and FinOps as industry experts Michael Stephenson and Ahmed Bayoumy delve into the nuances of optimizing cloud spend. Also, Ahmed illustrates a compelling real-world case whe FinOps, azurecostmanagement, azurecloud No Azure cost management and FinOps: Real-World Cost Scenarios 2 2 Azure cost management and FinOps: Real-World Cost Scenarios full z0ryzlj1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a4b4071 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:08:00 -0100 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 2995 This episode of "FinOps on Azure" highlights the pitfalls of the "migration mindset" and the challenge of aligning agile development with traditional finance processes. Rik and Mike explore the emergence of FinOps as a solution, emphasizing the importance of a cloud-native mindset, architectural considerations, and empowering teams with cost ownership. The conversation stresses the cultural shift required for effective cost management, supported by tools and automation for ongoing optimization in Azure. Read more at: https://turbo360.com/podcast/azure-cost-optimization-real-world-cost-scenarios?utm_source=bcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast-rik Follow us on: Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finops-on-azure/id1732987742 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6EUSg2s3k8REaZwlxMxQT6 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfIG-b2nAHLdL__Eb9CmXR_aLhE2De82- #FinOpsonAzure #azurecostmanagement #finops This episode of "FinOps on Azure" highlights the pitfalls of the "migration mindset" and the challenge of aligning agile development with traditional finance processes. Rik and Mike explore the emergence of FinOps as a solution, emphasizing the importan Azure, FinOps, Azure costs No Azure Cost Management and FinOps: Lessons from the frontlines Azure Cost Management and FinOps: Lessons from the frontlines full x0l74rn1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/988103b0 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:01:00 -0100 Michael Stephenson Michael Stephenson 1753 Azure Cost Management and FinOps: Lessons from the Frontlines This episode of "FinOps on Azure" dives into the crucial issue of managing Azure costs effectively. It addresses the common challenges faced by organizations in controlling their Azure spending and offers insights and strategies to prevent unexpected overspending. Through real-world experiences shared by Saravana Kumar, CEO of Kovai.co, viewers can gain valuable lessons on optimizing Azure consumption and establishing robust cost governance practices. Azure Cost Management and FinOps: Lessons from the Frontlines This episode of "FinOps on Azure" dives into the crucial issue of managing Azure costs effectively. It addresses the common challenges faced by organizations in controlling their Azure spendin Azure, FinOps, Azure costs No