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Densify Talks is a podcast hosted by Andrew Hillier, Co-Founder and CTO of Densify, a cloud optimization software company. The podcast is focused on interviews with IT and technical leaders and innovators who have experience in delivering cloud and Kubernetes-based infrastructure within large enterprises. Each episode features in-depth conversations with guests about their careers and experiences in the industry, as well as their insights into the latest trends and best practices for cloud i ...
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7: How Verisk Uses Data to Drive Optimization in the Cloud
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On this episode of Densify Talks, we welcome Lori Galella, Director of Cloud Cost Optimization and IT Finance at Verisk, and also Vinnie DeAngelis, Senior Director at Verisk. We dive into the importance of transparency, trust, automation, and optimization. Lori and Vinnie share their unique career paths and discuss the intersection of finance and t…
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6: Cloud Complexity: Understanding the Costs and Benefits of Cloud Computing with Mark Watson from ComplyAdvantage
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On this episode of Densify Talks, we welcome Mark Watson, CTO at ComplyAdvantage. Andrew and Mark get into a variety of topics, including cloud costs and optimization strategies. Mark shares his insights and experiences with cloud vendors, discussing the challenges of analyzing and predicting cloud growth and the importance of flexibility when choo…
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5: Building a Culture of Continuous Cloud Optimization with Luke Travers
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On this episode of Densify Talks, we welcome Luke Travers, FinOps Specialist and Principal Cloud Architect at a major South Korean e-Commerce company. Andrew and Luke discuss an array of topics surrounding building a culture of continuous cloud optimization. They delve into the importance of completeness and contextualization when making recommenda…
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4: Automated Cloud Instance Selection with Josh Hilliker from Intel
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On this episode of Densify Talks, we welcome Josh Hilliker, Principal Engineer and Senior Director Cloud Solutions Architect at Intel. Josh and Andrew discuss automated instance selection and the importance of letting machines make the resource decisions as cloud environments scale. Speaking from the perspective of a hardware manufacturer, Josh off…
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3: The Evolution of Cloud: Best Practices in Resource Optimization with Hitesh Chitalia
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On this episode of Densify Talks, Hitesh and Andrew discuss the evolution of the cloud and the best practices that have emerged in resource optimization. Having been involved in cloud from the start, Hitesh shares some of the "aha" moments he had along the way, including how to effectively engage engineering teams, the importance of data-driven app…
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2: Gamifying Cloud Optimization with AJ Wasserman from Liberty Mutual
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In this episode, AJ and Andrew talk about innovative ways to gamify the engagement with line of business application owners to drive cloud optimization. The number one challenge most FinOps programs have is getting engineers to take action on optimization. Liberty Mutual’s “Optimization Bingo” is a refreshing take on the problem. ABOUT OUR GUEST: A…
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Welcome to Densify Talks! We're excited to launch this new podcast! In this first episode, we’ll introduce and get to know our host, Andrew Hillier, the CTO and one of the co-founders of Densify. We’ll also be discussing what this podcast is all about, what benefits you will receive from this podcast, and what you can take away from listening. If y…
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