About the Authors

Parag Bhardwaj is the principal cloud solutions architect for a global airline’s cloud and engineering platform. He specializes in deploying optimized, cost-efficient cloud solutions and implementing FinOps practices. Proficient in infrastructure technologies, including Windows/Linux IaaS, security, and networking, Parag ensures sound financial management to maximize business value across various cloud services using DevOps tools like App Services, Containers, and Kubernetes.

Parag architects collaborate with business development to create complex end-to- end enterprise systems on Azure. His expertise includes Azure Landing Zones, Architectural Design Sessions (ADCs), and setting up Azure Policy configurations for security and compliance.

Parag is a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) member and influences his organization’s cloud transformation. We benefit from his experience with cloud governance and cost optimization to enable better cloud integration into our workflow while controlling costs. Parag also provides helpful speaker sessions on optimizing resources in massive cloud landscapes at FinOps X. Parag also offered great speaker sessions on traditions of how to manage resources at scale in massive cloud landscapes.

Arun Kumar Samayam is a renowned technology architect and author with a focus on cost optimization. As a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect for a leading global airline, he excels in creating efficient, cost-effective cloud solutions and managing databases.

Arun’s career started as a Product Technical Leader for Enterprise Database Services, where he mastered various platforms, including Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB, achieving significant cost savings through performance optimization.

In his current role with the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), Arun guides cloud transformation initiatives, leveraging his expertise in cloud governance and cost control.

He is a recognized industry expert, having presented at events like Oracle OpenWorld and the MySQL Heatwave Summit. As an author, Arun co-wrote “Mastering MySQL Administration” and reviewed technical content for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) GoldenGate book.

Arun Kumar Samayam remains a leading figure in technology, committed to advancing cost-effective practices and sharing his knowledge with others.