In this episode, Rob Koplowitz and John Rymer engage with Alex Landis, a founding member of the FinOps Foundation, to explore the evolving landscape of FinOps and its integration with emerging technologies. The conversation delves into the definition of FinOps, its significance across various industries, the challenges of data management, and the impact of AI on financial operations. Alex shares insights on governance, best practices, and the future of FinOps, emphasizing the importance of making informed investments and leveraging technology for better communication and efficiency.TakeawaysFinOps is essential for managing cloud costs effectively.Understanding platform operations is crucial for financial performance.AI presents both opportunities and challenges for FinOps professionals.Data management in FinOps is complex and requires sophisticated tools.Governance in AI usage is critical to avoid unnecessary spending.The role of FinOps is growing as companies invest more in technology.Effective communication between finance and engineering is vital.Automation can significantly improve forecasting processes.Empowering teams to self-serve with data tools enhances efficiency.The FinOps Foundation is a valuable resource for best practices.
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Pragmatic Technology Adoption w/ Greg Price of Virtusa
In this episode of the podcast, the discussion revolves around the evolving landscape of low-code development, the impact of AI, and the role of systems integrators like Virtusa. Greg Price shares his extensive experience in IT and low-code, emphasizing the importance of process design, managing technical debt, and navigating vendor lock-in. The conversation highlights the need for a pragmatic approach to technology adoption, the significance of orchestration in business processes, and the future of low-code in conjunction with AI capabilities.TakeawaysLow-code development is gaining traction due to AI advancements.Technical debt remains a significant challenge for organizations.The role of systems integrators is crucial in navigating low-code implementations.AI can accelerate development but requires careful management.Vendor lock-in concerns are leading to a preference for composable architectures.Process design and orchestration are essential for successful low-code applications.Organizations must focus on remediating technical and process debt.The future of low-code will involve deeper integration with AI technologies.Understanding business processes is key to effective low-code solutions.Innovation in low-code is driven by a combination of technology and human expertise.
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Services Led Innovation w/ Marshall Sied of Ashling Partners
In this episode of Lowdown on Lowcode, hosts Rob Koplowitz and Dave Marcus engage with Marshall Sied from Ashling Partners to explore the evolving landscape of low code, digital process automation, and AI. They discuss the importance of education, governance, and orchestration in automation projects, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies. Marshall shares insights from his extensive experience in the consulting space, emphasizing the need for organizations to focus on value realization and continuous deployment methodologies. The conversation also touches on the significance of experimentation and the future of applications in a rapidly changing technological environment.TakeawaysMarshall Sied emphasizes the importance of education in automation.Organizations are increasingly conflicted about AI and automation.Value realization is crucial for successful automation projects.Continuous deployment methodologies are essential for achieving value.Governance is critical in managing automation technologies.Experimentation is encouraged in the current automation landscape.Orchestration is becoming a key focus for automation companies.Capability mapping should precede tool mapping in technology selection.Organizations need to be cautious with low-code and AI technologies.The future of applications will involve more productization and composability.
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"The Right to Reimagine Your Processes!" Kari Moeller
In this episode of Low Down on Low-Code, hosts Rob Koplowitz and John Rymer engage with Kari Moeller to explore the intersection of process optimization and AI. They discuss the importance of documentation and modeling in managing changes brought by AI, the need to reimagine business processes, and the role of technology in achieving desired outcomes. Kari shares her insights on consulting, the challenges of data management, and how organizations can leverage AI as a digital assistant to enhance their operations. The conversation emphasizes the critical need for organizations to understand their technology landscape and align their strategies with clear outcomes.TakeawaysThe intersection of process and technology is crucial for optimization.Documentation and modeling are essential for managing AI changes.AI should be viewed as a digital assistant, not a replacement for human roles.Organizations must start with outcomes to drive effective change.Understanding the technology landscape is vital for successful implementation.Data quality is more important than quantity in decision-making.Reimagining processes can lead to significant improvements in efficiency.AI can amplify both good and bad processes, necessitating careful management.Consulting practices should focus on empowering business users with data.Future customers will be those who experience the processes firsthand.
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Design in the AI Era w/ Nick Cawthon of Gauge
In this episode of Lowdown on Low-Code, Rob Koplowitz and John Rymer engage with Nick Cawthon from Gauge to explore the evolving landscape of design and application development. They discuss Nick's journey into design, the current flux in the industry, the impact of AI on user experience, and the importance of understanding user needs in 2025. The conversation emphasizes the human element in design and the necessity for collaboration between designers and developers, highlighting tools like Figma that facilitate this relationship.TakeawaysNick Cawthon's journey into design began with a childhood experience of flow state.The design industry is currently experiencing significant changes and flux.AI is reshaping user experience, making it more about emotions than interfaces.Designers must focus on qualitative research to understand user emotions.Efficiency in design must not compromise the effectiveness of user experience.Understanding user experience in 2025 requires a holistic approach.The relationship between designers and developers is evolving positively.Tools like Figma are crucial for collaboration in design and development.Mitigating risks in design is essential to avoid dead-on-arrival products.The human element in design remains irreplaceable despite technological advancements.
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