We take a deep dive into Alee Whitman's incredible journey to becoming a FinOps practitioner at Disney. Starting her career in finance, Alee quickly discovered her passion for FinOps and took every opportunity to learn about cloud cost management and optimization. Her analytical and financial skills, coupled with her ability to tell stories using data, helped her excel in various roles, including as a consultant, vendor, and practitioner.
In this episode, we expand on the 8 skills Alee believes you need to land your dream job in FinOps, and reveal a 9th skill that didn't make it on her slide. We break down each skill set and provide real-life examples of how they can be applied in the FinOps world.
Whether you're just starting out in FinOps or are a seasoned professional, this video provides valuable insights and advice on how to build a successful career in this exciting field. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from Alee's inspiring story and take your FinOps career to the next level.
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The FinOps Foundation Summit March 2023
https://youtu.be/EDk6G2IOJDQ00:00 Introduction
00:31 Alee Whitman's FinOps Career Journey at Disney
01:52 FinOps Career Skill Set #1 - Analytical Financial Skills
02:20 FinOps Career Skill Set #2 - Data Driven Decision Making
02:47 FinOps Career Skill Set #3 - Embracing Change
03:08 FinOps Career Skill Set #4 - Curiosity
03:37 FinOps Career Skill Set #5 - Building Community
04:01 FinOps Career Skill Set #6 - Deep understanding of FinOps
04:24 FinOps Career Skill Set #7 - Self Motivation
04:54 FinOps Career Skill Set #8 - Ability to think beyond
05:32 FinOps Career Skill Set #9 - Adaptability
06:26 FinOps Career Hidden Lesson
06:55 FinOps Career Roadmap FREE Downlaod
07:12 FinOps Career Journey Summary
08:01 FinOps Career Roadmap QR Code
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