Playbook
AWS Cost Optimization Playbook
Strong AWS cost optimization programs combine technical controls and delivery workflows. The key is to translate findings into merged code changes quickly and safely.
Governance first
- Define cost and risk policies by environment and resource class.
- Set approval paths for high-impact changes.
- Track expected and realized savings per team.
Execution model
- Continuous FinOps audits discover opportunities.
- Ownership mapping routes findings to exact repos and code owners.
- PR-based remediation applies bounded code changes with rollback plans.
What to measure
- Time from finding to merged change.
- Estimated monthly savings per merged PR.
- Realized savings over 30/60/90 days.
- Rollback and regression rate.
Implement the playbook with Compass
Compass provides automated audits, ownership mapping, policy-aware decisioning, and pull-request remediation in one workflow.