Show Notes

September 4, 2025: In this inaugural episode of Flourish Sound Bytes, Sarah Richardson sits down with Tyler Barhydt, a seasoned technology executive who led a remarkable cloud transformation journey. Tyler shares how his organization, Envision Healthcare, went from 11 data centers to nearly zero, the unexpected benefits of the Broadcom/VMware situation, and why he believes every cloud migration needs a dedicated FinOps team. Through candid discussion about getting board buy-in (spoiler: it took 12-20 rounds), building trust through transparency, and empowering teams, Tyler provides a roadmap for healthcare IT leaders considering their own cloud journey.

Key Points:

1. 00:16 Meet Tyler Barhydt: Cloud Transformation Leader
2. 01:03 Key Considerations for Cloud Strategy
3. 01:49 Board Engagement and Cost Transparency
4. 04:08 FinOps and Operational Readiness
5. 06:41 Navigating Industry Challenges
6. 15:33 Leadership Insights

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