Pitching Perfect FinOps: MLB’s Strategy for Large-Scale Cost Management

With just 2.5 practitioners managing over 200 Kubernetes clusters, MLB has set a benchmark for efficient cost management in large organizations. This session will unpack the innovative approaches, tech integrations, and teamwork that scaled MLB’s cloud operations while keeping costs in check. Discover how MLB turned challenges into opportunities, using Finout to streamline reporting and advance FinOps practices. This session delivers a clear roadmap for scaling FinOps, tailored for anyone aiming to optimize cloud costs at scale. Learn:

• How a lean team built a cost visibility framework for diverse stakeholders.
• The power of automation, dashboards, and real-time reporting in driving accountability.
• MLB’s approach to forecasting, chargebacks, and business unit reporting.
• Lessons in empowering teams with cost data while keeping leadership engaged.
• Perfect for those scaling FinOps with lean teams, this session turns data into action—sans spreadsheets!

Speaker

Frank Dice

Principal Cloud Architect at Major League Baseball