Mike McFarlane is an experienced professional in FinOps and cloud engineering, currently serving as FinOps Lead at Tesco Bank since April 2018, where responsibilities include developing a FinOps business function through collaboration and data-driven decision-making. Prior roles include Senior Cloud Engineer at Tesco Bank, focusing on cloud migration and AWS platform development, and multiple positions at iProov, where expertise in DevSecOps and deep learning infrastructure was honed. Mike also has a diverse background in robotics, photography, project management, and retail management, along with notable achievements such as completing the AWS Cloud Financial Management course, leading ISO 27001 compliance efforts, and receiving a prestigious award for engineering contributions. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Mechatronics and a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Abertay University.