FinOps on AWS: Bridging Business Strategy and Cloud Architecture

Cloud spending isn’t just a finance problem — it’s an architectural one. In this session, James Phipps, CEO of BeCloud LLC (Mississippi’s only AWS Advanced Tier Partner) and AWS Central Mississippi User Group Leader, will introduce how FinOps brings accountability, visibility, and control to cloud operations. Attendees will learn how to translate financial goals into technical action using AWS-native tools and best practices like resource tagging, rightsizing, data-tiering, and automation. Whether you’re in leadership or hands-on engineering, you’ll walk away with a practical framework for optimizing cost, performance, and compliance across your AWS environments.

Join us at Char for a great time of networking, food and learning. Spots are limited so register today. REGISTER HERE

James Phipps is the Founder and CEO of BeCloud LLC, the only AWS Advanced Tier Partner headquartered in Mississippi, and serves as the AWS Central Mississippi User Group Leader. With over a decade of experience helping organizations modernize their IT environments, James focuses on cloud architecture, HIPAA compliance, and FinOps optimization.

Through BeCloud, he and his team support healthcare, government, and mid-market organizations in achieving secure, cost-efficient, and well-architected cloud operations. As an AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, James is passionate about advancing cloud adoption and community learning across Mississippi.

Menu

SOUP | SALAD choice of one:

CHAR SALAD greens, bacon, cheddar shreds, egg, tomato

CRAB, SHRIMP, AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO

ENTREE choice of one:

DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL traditionally prepared, served with green beans and mashed potatoes

CHOPPED STEAK house ground chuck, demi glace, served with green beans and mashed potatoes

PECAN CRUSTED BLACKFISH garlic potatoes, Worcestershire butter sauce

RANGE CHICKEN roasted Ashley Farms free range breast, garlic potatoes, asparagus, pearl onions, spring peas, lemon herb butter sauce

DESSERT choice of one:

PECAN CARAMEL BUTTER CRUNCH cinnamon braised Granny Smith apple glaze

DOUBLE CUT FUDGE BROWNIE caramel sauce, white chocolate sauce