Our Proven AWS FinOps Methodology
A systematic 3-phase approach to AWS cost optimization that delivers actionable recommendations in just 2 weeks. From assessment to implementation roadmap.
The FinOps Framework
Our methodology follows the proven FinOps Foundation framework, adapted for rapid implementation and enterprise-scale results.
Inform
Comprehensive visibility into AWS spending patterns, resource allocation, and optimization opportunities across your entire infrastructure.
Optimize
Strategic implementation of cost reduction initiatives, rightsizing, commitment optimization, and architectural improvements.
Operate
Continuous monitoring, anomaly detection, governance enforcement, and ongoing optimization to maintain and improve results.
14-Day AWS Triage Timeline
Comprehensive assessment and actionable recommendations delivered in 2 weeks with read-only access
Days 1-3: Infrastructure Discovery
Comprehensive analysis of your AWS environment using read-only access to identify baseline costs and resource utilization patterns.
- • Complete resource inventory across all regions
- • Cost allocation and tagging analysis
- • Utilization metrics collection (CPU, memory, storage)
- • Current commitment and Reserved Instance review
Days 4-7: Quick Wins Analysis
Identification of immediate cost optimization opportunities with detailed impact analysis and risk assessment.
- • Idle and underutilized resource identification
- • EBS volume and snapshot optimization opportunities
- • Oversized instance rightsizing recommendations
- • Storage tier migration candidates (S3, EBS)
Days 8-10: Strategic Planning
Deep-dive analysis of commitment strategies, architectural improvements, and governance framework recommendations.
- • Savings Plans and Reserved Instance strategy
- • Commitment utilization optimization roadmap
- • Architectural efficiency recommendations
- • Budget and anomaly detection configuration plan
Days 11-14: Delivery & Handover
Comprehensive report with prioritized recommendations, implementation guides, and executive summary with projected savings.
- • Detailed findings report with cost impact analysis
- • Prioritized implementation roadmap (quick wins to long-term)
- • Technical implementation guides for each recommendation
- • Executive presentation and Q&A session
AWS Native Tool Integration
We leverage AWS native tools and enhance them with expert analysis and custom automation
Cost Explorer
Deep-dive cost analysis with custom reports, trend identification, and automated anomaly detection across all AWS services.
Trusted Advisor
Extended cost optimization checks with prioritized recommendations based on actual utilization patterns and business impact.
Compute Optimizer
Machine learning-powered rightsizing recommendations for EC2, Lambda, and EBS with historical performance analysis.
Cost & Usage Reports
Granular billing data analysis for chargeback, showback, and detailed cost allocation across teams and projects.
Budgets & Alerts
Intelligent budget configuration with anomaly detection, forecast alerts, and automated notification workflows.
Savings Plans & RIs
Strategic commitment analysis and optimization roadmap for Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, and EC2 capacity reservations.
Multi-Cloud Capabilities: While our primary expertise is AWS, we also provide cost optimization services for Azure and GCP environments.
Ongoing Governance Model
Sustainable cost optimization requires continuous governance and evolution
Monthly Reviews
Regular assessment of cost trends, budget performance, and optimization opportunities
- Cost trend analysis
- Budget variance review
- New optimization opportunities
Continuous Monitoring
24/7 anomaly detection and automated alerting for cost spikes or unusual patterns
- Real-time anomaly detection
- Automated alert notifications
- Proactive issue resolution
Team Enablement
Training and knowledge transfer to build internal FinOps capabilities
- FinOps best practices training
- Tool usage workshops
- Process documentation
Optimization Evolution
Continuous improvement and adaptation to new cloud services and pricing models
- New service evaluation
- Pricing model updates
- Architecture optimization
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