FinOps Fundamentals: Bringing Financial Accountability to the Cloud
Cloud costs are out of control. And most organizations aren’t doing nearly enough about it. Many CIOs and CFOs know cloud spend is rising—but without a system to track usage, assign ownership, or align spend to business value, they’re flying blind. At best, they react to bloated bills after the damage is done. At worst, they accept it as the cost of doing business in the cloud. This event is about changing that.
Join Tad Gralewski (Mindsight CIO), Michael Foy (ACP CFO), and our FinOps experts as they cover various topics such as:
- What’s actually broken with cloud spend today – It’s not just about overspending—it’s about lack of visibility, ownership, and accountability.
- The truth about what most orgs are (and aren’t) doing – And why reactivity is costing more than money—it’s costing trust, agility, and credibility.
- What FinOps really is – No fluff—just clear, foundational principles for cloud cost governance.
- Where FinOps is going—and why early adoption matters – Those who invest now will build cost-aware cultures, automate accountability, and make cloud spend a competitive advantage.
- What a healthy FinOps relationship looks like – From tagging policies to executive dashboards—what real support means day to day.
This is an educational event, not a sales pitch.
Bring your toughest questions and join other CIOs and CFOs who are ready to treat cloud spend as a strategic initiative—not just a line item. Enjoy a delicious lunch and networking afterwards.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM CT
Gibsons Steakhouse, 2105 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Our Presenters
Tad Gralewski is the CIO and COO of Mindsight. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and has been in the IT industry for over three decades. At Mindsight, Tad focuses on both delivering Mindsight’s services to our customers and working with them to help develop strategies, roadmaps, and solutions to solve their issues. To Tad, “We don’t sell things – we solve problems”. A self-proclaimed “outdoors person,” Tad enjoys camping, hiking, and riding motorcycles in his spare time.
Michael is a financial professional with a tenured history in technology and manufacturing verticals, including over 10 years at Cisco and most recently at SAC Wireless, a wholly-owned Nokia company. Michael is strategically focused on profit and loss management, sales finance, profitable growth and much more. He has a passion for building strong teams, identifying opportunities to improve profitability, and partnering with sales, operations and leadership to drive profitable growth.
He holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Accounting and Business Management from the University of Notre Dame.
Greg Marts is the Director of Cloud Services at Versatile Communications (ACP). With a strong background in Microsoft cloud technologies, including Microsoft 365 and Azure, Greg leads initiatives that drive digital transformation and operational efficiency for clients. His role involves overseeing cloud infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration of cloud solutions, and optimizing IT services to meet diverse business needs.
Craig Cerino is a Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect at Versatile Communications (ACP), where he works closely with clients to design and deliver technology solutions that drive real business value. With a strong background in infrastructure, networking, and systems engineering, Craig focuses on building practical, scalable architectures tailored to each organization’s needs. He’s known for his collaborative style, helping clients navigate complex IT decisions while staying focused on performance, security, and long-term adaptability. His approach blends technical expertise with a deep commitment to partnership and service.