In this episode of Tech Trek, the host interviews AJ Wasserman, Portfolio Product Owner of Cloud FinOps & Tech Data Insights at Liberty Mutual Insurance, about the financial aspects of cloud computing. She discusses the challenges and cost considerations that come with cloud migration and the importance of monitoring and optimizing cloud usage to maximize cost savings. She provides valuable insights for businesses considering or currently utilizing cloud computing. Highlights: [00:02:34] Cloud financial operations. [00:03:26] Cloud cost management. [00:08:50] Cloud adoption challenges. [00:11:29] Automation for optimization. [00:13:03] Cloud cost optimization strategies. [00:17:50] FinOps and DevOps integration. [00:19:15] Cloud cost optimization advice. [00:23:23] Pace of change in the cloud. Guest: Angela “AJ” Wasserman, Portfolio Product Owner of Cloud FinOps & Tech Data Insights, Liberty Mutual Insurance AJ has over 20 years of experience in both financial management and data analytics. In her current role, she is responsible for the development and execution of strategic global priorities within the Cloud FinOps and Tech Data Insight spaces, with a focus on leveraging data to improve the developer experience and to optimize technology investments. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-aj-wasserman-0871146/ --- Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Tech Trek, and we would appreciate it if you would take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.com Have questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests? Please message me at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)