Deana Solis
Senior FinOps engineer and 2022 FinOps Foundation Evangelist of the Year with extensive infrastructure and healthcare IT experience, focused on cloud financial accountability, culture, and translating between engineering and finance.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 40min
Cloud Repatriation: Because Conspiracy Theories Are Cheaper with Deana Solis
Deana Solis, a seasoned FinOps engineer and 2022 FinOps Foundation Evangelist of the Year, shares her fascinating journey from electrical engineering to healthcare IT. She discusses why cloud certifications are often performative and the dramatic impact AI can have on AWS billing. Delving into cloud repatriation, she humorously critiques conspiracy theories surrounding it. Deana emphasizes the importance of communication between engineering and finance teams, making FinOps both relatable and engaging.
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Jun 30, 2024 • 43min
WNiCF - Interview with TJ and Deana Solis - The social aspects of FinOps
TJ Solis, an expert in FinOps, and Deana Solis, a seasoned professional, dive into the pivotal social dynamics within FinOps. They discuss how trust and communication enhance efficiency in financial operations. The duo emphasizes the need for finance professionals to grasp cloud technology's essence while fostering strong relationships. Anecdotes highlight how adaptable communication elevates analysts to leaders. They also address the balance of compliance and collaboration, along with the importance of personal well-being for success in the FinOps landscape.
