S2E1 – Scaling Your Data Infrastructure with Jon Hammant
How can businesses scale their data infrastructure without falling into the trap of hidden cloud costs?
In this episode of Data Matas, AWS expert Jon Hammant reveals the biggest cost pitfalls businesses face in cloud data management, how AI-driven analytics is changing the game, and practical steps to cut costs while scaling efficiently.
Jon Hammant is the UK & Ireland Lead for AWS Specialist Team, overseeing technical and sales strategies across AI, Compute, Data Modernisation, and Cloud Infrastructure. With a background in high-performance computing, networking, and cloud cost optimisation, Jon has worked with some of the world’s largest enterprises to reduce cloud expenses while enabling AI-powered scalability. His unique blend of technical and commercial expertise gives him a front-row seat to how businesses can optimise cloud spend without sacrificing performance.
💡 AI adoption is moving faster than controls – Jon compares today’s AI explosion to the early days of mobile adoption, where organisations rushed to integrate new technology before fully understanding its risks and costs.
💡 Cloud spending can feel out-of-control – Where businesses are paying for cloud resources they never use, just like people forgetting to cancel streaming services they no longer watch.
💡 Real-time data is the new normal, but it comes at a price – We discuss why companies moving from batch processing to real-time analytics often experience unexpected cost surges and how they can optimise without overpaying.
💡 The best metric isn’t more dashboards, it’s better decisions – Businesses are drowning in data but struggling to turn insights into action. Data infrastructure should be built for decision-making, not just reporting.
With the explosion of AI-driven analytics and real-time data processing, cloud costs are rising faster than many businesses can control. Companies that fail to optimise their cloud infrastructure risk being priced out of their own innovation. Cloud cost optimisation is no longer just an IT issue—it is a strategic business imperative.
This episode is a must-listen for CTOs, data engineers, and business leaders who are struggling with rising cloud costs, inefficient data pipelines, or scaling AI-driven analytics. If you are questioning whether you are overpaying for your cloud services, this conversation will help you identify hidden inefficiencies and unlock smarter, cost-effective growth strategies.
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