Deana Solis

Deana Solis is a freelance FinOps engineer, mentor, and public speaker with a knack for cloud cost optimization. She explores the critical yet often overlooked role of communication in tech careers. The discussion dives into AI's limitations, critiquing confident but incorrect outputs. Deana shares insights on finding purpose in technology and emphasizes the value of mentorship and community. She advises new graduates to embrace curiosity and flexibility, highlighting how observing cloud issues led her to a fulfilling career in FinOps.