Exclusive Rooftop Reception + AWS Commitments Strategy Session
Exclusive Rooftop Reception + AWS Commitments Strategy Session
Network with FinOps leaders and get practical AWS savings advice—directly from the experts, including Dieter Matzion, Sr. Cloud Governance Engineer at Roku and FinOps Ambassador.
Wednesday, August 21st | 6:00 – 8:00 PM PT
📍 Cielo Rooftop | Hotel Valencia Santana Row | San Jose, CA
A FinOps Evening with Elevated Conversations
Join nOps for a relaxed, invite-only rooftop reception bringing together a select group of cloud, FinOps, and engineering leaders.
Set against the backdrop of Cielo’s elegant rooftop at Santana Row, this evening is designed for genuine connection, shared insights, and candid conversations around what’s really working in AWS cost optimization.
Whether you're deep into FinOps or just getting started, this event offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, meet like-minded professionals, and hear what’s driving real impact in the world of cloud financial management.
What to Expect
✅ Focused, practical insights on commitment strategies, cost visibility, and savings at scale
✅ A short, engaging talk from FinOps and cloud experts—just enough to spark meaningful discussion
✅ Rooftop cocktails, curated small plates, and stunning sunset views
✅ An intimate guest list of cloud, engineering, and FinOps leaders facing similar challenges
✅ Bonus: Ask your AWS cost and commitment questions directly to Dieter Matzion, Director at Roku and FinOps Ambassador
✅ Hear how leading companies are building automated, scalable commitment strategies—without the manual overhead
Special Guest and speaker:
Dieter Matzion
Sr. Cloud Governance Engineer at Roku | FinOps Ambassador
Dieter brings 20+ years of cloud and FinOps leadership from companies like Google, Netflix, Intuit, and Roku. He’s a FinOps Ambassador, AWS Subject Matter Expert, O’Reilly author, and founder of matzion.com, where he shares practical tools and insights.
At the event, you'll get a rare chance to connect with Dieter directly—ask questions, hear what’s working at scale, and get guidance on optimizing your AWS commitment strategy.
Speakers
Chintu Parikh - VP of Marketing, nOps
Arnold de Leon - AWS Commitments SME, nOps
Agenda
6:00 – 6:30 PM | Arrival & Welcome Cocktails
Kick off the evening with a welcome drink and appetizers, meet your peers, and enjoy the rooftop views.
6:30 – 6:35 PM | Opening Remarks
An overview of the session’s goals and why smarter commitment strategies matter in today’s cloud economy.
6:35 – 6:50 PM | Fireside Chat: Breaking Through the Commitment Plateau
Featuring Dieter Matzion, Sr. Cloud Governance Engineer at Roku and FinOps Ambassador
A practical conversation on:
Navigating AWS discounts and commitment options
Addressing usage variability and cost risk
Automating commitment management to achieve 90%+ coverage with zero engineering effort
6:50 – 8:00 PM | Open Networking & Q&A
Mingle with cloud, engineering, and FinOps leaders in a relaxed and inspiring rooftop setting, with drinks and curated small plates.
Limited Capacity – Request Your Invite
This is a private, invite-only event with limited space to keep the experience personal and valuable. Request your invite below—we’ll be in touch shortly with confirmation details.