Michael Flanakin

Founder at Xerilium • PM Director at Salesforce • Working on #AI, #FinOps, #FinOpsToolkit, #FinOpsFOCUS • Previously at @MSCostMgmt, @AzureApp, @AzurePortal

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

#FinOpsToolkit 14 is here:

- #CopilotStudio agent template for #FinOpsHubs
- #Azure Advisor and custom recommendations in #FinOps hubs
- Simpler hub deployment UI
- Preview of commitment discount eligibility dataset

https://t.co/8Xm8brAfjq

What do you want to see next?

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

ICYMI #FinOpsToolkit v13 is out!

- Stability and usability improvements across #FinOpsHubs, #PowerBI, #AzureOptimizationEngine
- #KeyVault purge protection
- Set format and compression for #MicrosoftCostMgmt exports in #PowerShell

What do you want next?

https://t.co/N41bhx4Xx9

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

Join the #FinOpsToolkit team for open office hours!

No agenda. Just drop in! All experience levels are welcome! Every other Wed @ 730am Pacific / 330pm UTC.

https://t.co/JmLWQoxcKH

#FinOpsHubs #PowerBI #FinOps #MicrosoftAzure

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

Has anyone setup a #Hatch Restore 3?

Apparemtly, they haven't heard the phrase "don't be evil." I am astounded to see such dark patterns like this these days! My daughter just got this VERY expensive clock and now I have to sign up for a subscription!? No thank you!

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

Man, I've been using #Cursor on a project and maxed out my #Claude tokens, so I got stuck on their composer-1 model. WOW! That thing is painful! Never have I been more happy to see the new year! 😅

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

The fam and I started dabbling in AI music this summer. It's been a blast! As we prep for our 4th #Taekwondo tournament today, I have to share a #dubstep hype song I created to embody what sparring is like. Wish us luck!

https://t.co/tLQA0IHTyS

Follow @TheFlantastic4 for more!

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

#AI is central to nearly every corner of business and technology. It's no surprise that #FinOpsX 2025 was loaded with news about how AI changes everything. Learn about how #Microsoft #FinOps tools and solutions are evolving in the era of AI!

https://t.co/WOCFdlCXmj

#FinOpsFOCUS

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

Announcing: #FinOpsToolkit 0.11 (May 2025)

- Automate FinOps tasks with GitHub Copilot and other AI agents
- Power BI updates for invoicing, commitment discounts, and usage analysis
- Documentation updates from the top feature asks
- And more!

https://t.co/iF37zT0WhZ

#FinOps

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

#LearningFOCUS episode 10: Prices + quantities

Track and measure usage and purchase amounts and calculate costs in a FOCUS dataset. This is the foundation for reconciling invoices and confirming discounts.

https://t.co/meX11Cz1ho

#FinOps #FinOpsFOCUS

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

Moving from #Azure EA to #Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA)?

Visualize cost and savings across multiple accounts in #PowerBI with 4 simple steps, powered by #MicrosoftCostManagement and the #FinOpsToolkit.

https://t.co/wNekmz5WWV

#FinOps #FinOpsFOCUS

[Microsoft Cost Management @MSCostMgmt]

Join #Microsoft at #FinOpsX June 2-5: Elevate your #FinOps strategy for the era of AI

Explore sessions, activities, and opportunities to connect with experts and learn how to maximize cloud value with AI-driven FinOps strategies.

https://t.co/omdr2FoSSp

#Azure

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

Announcing: #FinOpsToolkit 0.10 (April 2025)

- Use #MicrosoftFabric with FinOps hubs
- #PowerBI and FinOps hubs in #Azure Gov and #Azure China
- #FinOpsFramework 2025 updates
- Much more across the board

https://t.co/O3Qd2CnEmW

#FinOps

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

#LearningFOCUS episode 9: Commitment discounts

Quite possibly the post you've been waiting for. Learn how to identify, track, and measure commitment discount efficiency in a FOCUS dataset.

https://t.co/56YRToSNko

#FinOps #FinOpsFOCUS

[Azure Functions @AzureFunctions]

The expansion you were waiting for is finally here 🌍 - Azure Functions Flex Consumption is now enabled and generally available in West Europe and many other regions! 🚀

az functionapp list-flexconsumption-locations --query "sort_by(@, &name)[].{Region:name}" -o table

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

Moving from #Azure EA to #Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA)? The transition doesn’t have to be daunting! Learn how the #FinOpsToolkit helps you unlock cost visibility, quantify savings, and optimize cloud investments.

https://t.co/rImOg4ojt3

#FinOps #FinOpsFOCUS

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

#LearningFOCUS episode 8: Purchase columns

Identify, differentiate, and track Microsoft and third-party Marketplace purchases. From publishers to products and SKUs, learn how you can analyze purchases in your #FinOps reports.

https://t.co/oQ5Awi3iXH

#FinOpsFOCUS

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

Announcing: #FinOpsToolkit 0.9 (March 2025)

- Stay informed with FinOps alerts
- FinOps hubs expands managed exports support
- Reservation recommendation and data quality improvements in Power BI and FinOps hubs
- Much more across the board

https://t.co/OYydkj81Mw

#FinOps

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

#LearningFOCUS episode 7: SKU columns

Identify the SKUs that incur costs, expand SKU properties to dig deeper, and group related SKUs to analyze patterns at scale. SKUs are the heart of your costs. Learn how you can leverage SKUs in your FinOps reports.

https://t.co/t1chUdu7AL

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

#LearningFOCUS episode 6: Service columns

Identify and categorize services across providers. This is not your grandma's meter category! Tune in to see what's different and how you can leverage these columns in your FinOps reports.

https://t.co/r95QxOJnBD

[Michael Flanakin @flanakin]

#LearningFOCUS episode 5: Resource columns

Learn about the columns that help you identify and describe the resources deployed in your environment that are incurring cost.

https://t.co/WxhJIqZzIk

#FinOpsFOCUS