cost optimization

Practical GKE and EKS cost reduction techniques from production experience — node pool rightsizing, spot instance strategies, namespace cost allocation, and the conversations with clients that happen when the Kubernetes bill jumps unexpectedly.

How to set up a real cloud practice environment without a runaway bill — free tier limits, automatic shutdown strategies, what's worth running persistently vs. spinning up on demand, and what to build for actual portfolio signal.

A repeatable FinOps checklist for contractors — CUR exports, tagging audits, and the conversation script when a client's bill jumps 40%.