The Nerdy Manifesto
Cloud should not be confusing. FinOps should not feel like finance homework. Tech should not require a decoder ring.
At Talk Nerdy to Me, we translate cloud chaos into clarity — one analogy, automation, and budget win at a time.
Our Core Principles
Cloud learning should be accessible, not elitist
If you need a PhD to understand your cloud bill, someone is doing it wrong
Funny, not fuzzy
Humor makes hard concepts stick better than corporate speak
Nerdy, not noisy
We love the technical details, but we will not overwhelm you with jargon
Honest, not hyped
We will tell you when something sucks and when it is genuinely helpful
Community-driven, not vendor-led
Your experience matters more than any sales pitch
Value-first, not cost-obsessed
Sometimes spending more money is the right answer
The Seven Laws of Frugal Nerdiness
Know Your Constraints
Every byte, buck, and build has limits. Master them to master the cloud.
Right-Size Everything
Overprovisioning is a budget leak. Scale smart, not oversized.
Demystify Cloud Tech & FinOps
If you cannot explain it over coffee, you do not really understand it.
Jargon Buster First
Cut the buzzwords. Use real talk. Especially when no one else does.
Reuse & Recycle Knowledge
Docs are gold. Scripts are treasure. Share them. Automate them.
Simplify Ruthlessly
If it takes 12 steps, break it down to 4. Or automate it.
Embrace Playful Curiosity
Ask "What if?" Break things (in dev). Learn out loud. Repeat.
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