theCronJob
A podcast for engineers building and operating modern infrastructure. Powered by Zesty.
Hosted by Omer Hamerman and Mark Serdze, The Cron Job explores Kubernetes quirks, cost optimization strategies, scaling, reliability, and the art of keeping things from catching fire in production, all while unpacking the deeper DevOps questions around ownership, automation, and the tradeoffs behind every engineering decision.
Tune in for real-world stories, sharp insights, and the occasional infrastructure epiphany.
theCronJob
Episode 26: How Your Fears Cause You to Overspend on Cloud Resources
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In this episode, Omer and Mark discuss the psychological factors that influence cloud spending decisions. They explore how these fears can lead to over-provisioning and inefficiencies in cloud resource management. The conversation emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, accountability, and the need to question established practices to optimize cloud costs effectively.