WNiCF - Interview with Erik Norman - Debunking the Iron Triangle

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Short episode packed with so many ideas and thoughts. 

In this episode, Frank Contrepois and Stephen Old engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Erik Norman about the principles of FinOps, particularly focusing on the Iron Triangle of project management. 

They explore the limitations of the Iron Triangle, emphasizing the importance of quality and speed in achieving project goals. The conversation also highlights the necessity of education in cloud engineering, the challenges of serverless architectures, and the misconceptions surrounding vendor lock-in in cloud solutions. The episode is rich with insights and practical advice for professionals in the FinOps and cloud engineering space.

Takeaways

• The Iron Triangle is useful but has limited applicability.
• Quality and speed can coexist without sacrificing cost efficiency.
• Education is crucial for optimizing cloud costs.
• Serverless architectures may not always be the most efficient choice.
• Vendor lock-in is often misunderstood; it exists in many forms.
• Effective communication between teams is essential for project success.
• Prioritization in FinOps should consider urgency and importance.
• Hackathons can foster innovation and efficiency in engineering teams.
• Cloud-native tools can simplify legacy migration processes.
• Continuous learning and adaptation are key in cloud environments.