CloudSmart: Cutting cloud waste and maximising ROI with FinOps
27
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for a focused walkthrough of how to regain control of cloud spend, improve performance, and align your organisation behind a practical, outcomes-driven FinOps approach.
We’ll explore how the FinOps framework brings IT, finance and the business together, the core governance principles that support operational excellence, and the realities of managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments. You’ll also learn how to uncover and eliminate cloud waste — often as much as 32% — while improving cost visibility, budgeting and optimisation across AWS and Azure.
Throughout the session, we’ll share real-world examples demonstrating the savings, sustainability benefits, and organisational impact that FinOps can deliver.
Who’s it for?
CFOs, IT Directors, Cloud Architects and IT Managers looking to build clarity, control and efficiency into their cloud strategy.
What you’ll take away:
Industry trends that matter, practical steps to implement or outsource FinOps, the tools that support optimisation, and insights from real case studies.
Speakers
Peter Ollerenshaw
Cloud Solutions Advisor
Peter is a Cloud Solutions Advisor at Cybit, specialising in helping organisations improve IT efficiency, profitability, and long-term resilience through innovative and transformative cloud technologies. With over 15 years of experience in the IT channel, he has led and delivered major cloud projects across both corporate and public sectors. Known for his client-first approach, Peter has successfully managed large-scale, disruptive initiatives and tenders that drive measurable business impact and future-ready IT performance.
John Smith
Regional Business Manager, EMEA, Surveil
With over 19 years of experience in the IT industry, John Smith is a recognised expert in software licensing, Microsoft technologies, and cloud solutions. Specialising in Microsoft licensing strategy, Azure cost optimisation, and contract negotiations, John Smith has supported global and enterprise customers in reducing IT costs through software and FinOps consulting services. Having held senior roles at Insight across Ireland, the UK, and EMEA, and now serving as Regional Business Manager at Surveil, John Smith combines deep technical knowledge with a passion for helping organisations optimise their IT investments.
27
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM