Cut Java Cloud Costs; Proven Strategies to Optimize Java Workloads and Reduce Waste

Anne Plese is a seasoned marketing leader and technology evangelist with over two decades of experience in product and solutions marketing. Her career spans leadership roles at prominent technology companies, including Cisco, Oracle, and Equinix. Anne’s expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies, including private and hybrid cloud, IoT, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, networking, open source, and big data. Her ability to define customer requirements and influence buying criteria has been pivotal in driving adoption across enterprise, mid-market, and service provider segments. 

John Stuart is a seasoned technology executive and strategic leader in DevOps, FinOps, Infrastructure and Security with over 19 years of experience driving innovation and transformation across startups, mid-sized companies, and global enterprises. John’s technical background includes leadership in Corporate IT, DevOps, Security, Networking, Release Management, Service Engineering, and Cloud Infrastructure (SaaS, IaaS, AWS, and Big Data). A visionary strategist with hands-on execution capabilities, John is recognized for his ability to drive organizational change, improve operational efficiency, and elevate the customer experience. 

Rob Martin is a seasoned professional in Cloud Financial Management and technology, currently serving as FinOps Principal at FinOps Foundation since May 2021. Previous experience includes roles in the Cloud Economics Community at Amazon Web Services, and as FinOps Principal within the Practice Management group at Apptio, where Martin supported the Cloudability product line. Martin has held significant positions such as Director of Technology at Global re-Vision Network, Director of Strategic Accounts at Smartronix, and Cloud Security Lead at Aerstone, with a notable tenure as Assistant Director at the United States Department of Justice, where Martin implemented key cloud infrastructures. An entrepreneur at heart, Martin also founded Two Wheel Radio and operated Business Illustrated, showcasing a strong track record in both leadership and innovation in technology and cloud services. Martin holds a BBA in International Business from James Madison University.