Getting Engineers to Care About K8s Costs

Thursday, December 18, 2025 1pm ET | 10am PT (1 hour)

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In our December Monthly Kubechat, Getting Engineers to Care About K8s Costs, we’ll explore how engineering leaders can build a culture of cost awareness across teams using Kubernetes. Engineering teams are often focused on velocity and reliability, leaving cost considerations as an afterthought. But when engineers understand how resource usage impacts both performance and budget, cost optimization becomes a natural part of the workflow.

You’ll hear from Kubecost experts as they share real-world insights, best practices, and examples of how teams can foster cost-aware engineering cultures—without slowing innovation.

We’ll cover:
  • Why engineering engagement is essential to managing Kubernetes costs
  • Common barriers that keep engineers from thinking about cost efficiency
  • How to integrate cost visibility and feedback into existing workflows
  • Leadership strategies for creating a culture of cost accountability

Speakers

Joe Dahlquist Principal Product Marketing Manager IBM Kubecost
Jesse Goodier Engineering Manager IBM Kubecost