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Medium

Read writing from Ashish Patel (me) on Medium! Here I write about the things I do and love. Sole author and writer of many publications.

Share my technical knowledge and experience on AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, .NET, DevOps, etc.


Followers:
20k+
Total Article Views:
7m+ views
Monthly Article Views:
165k+ views/month (top)
Recognition (four times out of four):
Writers who made the most impact!
Rewards (four times):
Bonus for receiving high member engagement! ($500 + $500 + $500 + $500)
Recognition (Invitation to Top Writers):
Top Writers getting significant traffic from Google SearchTop!
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Here are some interesting stats for all the data geeks like me: 🗃️😲
  • 👥 21K+ followers, happy readers and medium members of my articles.
  • 📖 7M+ total article views.
  • 🎯 165K+ highest article views top hits in 30 days.
  • 📚 5.5K+ average article views per day.
  • 👏 35K+ claps on articles by people who liked my content.
  • 📙 350K+ highest article views of a single article.
  • 📘 8K+ total fans of articles.
  • 📰 150+ articles published so far.
  • ✍️ Sole author and writer of more than four publications.
  • 💰 Total Earning: $🤐K+

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GitHub

I love to contribute to open-source projects and study their source code. Manage many public and private repositories on GitHub.

Create and manage many POCs, Practice Labs, Demos, Samples, and notes of my learnings! Created various applications with different architecture patterns (such as distributes microservice, cloud-native, event-driven, serverless) and configure CI/CD using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipeline, and Deploy on Microsoft Azure for personal use. Also, use Docker and Kubernetes!


Followers:
300+
Repositories:
175+

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NuGet

Author of LiteX NuGet packages!

Created NuGet Packages for ASP.NET Core applications. LiteX packages are the modular and simple yet powerful and very high-performance projects that make developers' lives easier!

LiteX packages are wrappers for useful third party providers for Caching, Storage, Email, Sms, HealthChecks, DbHelpers, and many more...


Downloads:
950k+
Packages:
45+
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Microsoft

Explore Microsoft online developer & computer courses and exams to take my career to a new level!

Completed various learning paths and modules.


Badges:
450+
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100+
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XP:
700k+

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StackOverflow

Helping developers with my knowledge by answering questions on StackOverflow!


Badges:
4
Reputation:
1

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Awesome Cloud

One of the best publication for aspiring AWS Architects, Developers & DevOps enthusiasts!

The publication is for professionals to learn more about AWS. It helps to better understand the potential of AWS, and the attributes of AWS which includes: architectures, security, designs, storage, deployments, management, and more.....

I am sole author and writer of Awesome Cloud.


Followers:
3.9k+
Author:
Ashish Patel

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Awesome Azure

The must-read publication for aspiring Azure Architects, Developers & DevOps enthusiasts!

The publication is for professionals to learn more about Microsoft Azure. It helps to better understand the potential of Azure, and the attributes of Azure which includes: architectures, security, designs, storage, deployments, management, and more.....

I am sole author and writer of Awesome Azure.


Followers:
1.8k+
Author:
Ashish Patel

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DevOps Mojo

Curated articles for aspiring DevOps enthusiasts!

The publication is for professionals to learn more about Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana, Istio, etc. It helps to better understand the DevOps fundamentals!

I am sole author and writer of DevOps Mojo.


Followers:
1.1k+
Author:
Ashish Patel

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.NET Hub

.NET/ASP.NET Core Coding tutorials and news. Web Development articles, tutorials, and news for aspiring .NET Developers and Architects!

The place where advanced .NET/.NET Core concepts are explained.

I am sole author and writer of .NET Hub.


Followers:
2.5k+
Author:
Ashish Patel

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (by AWS)

Earners of this certification have an extensive understanding of designing technical strategies to accomplish specific business goals. They demonstrated the ability to balance best practices and trade-offs based on business context. Badge owners are able to design solutions across multiple platforms and providers.


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Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (by Azure)

Earning the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification demonstrates subject matter expertise in designing cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, including compute, network, storage, monitoring, and security. Candidates have advanced experience and knowledge across IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance.


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40DA719FC35B6781
Certification number:
3D11D1-AF6491

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KCNA: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (by The Linux Foundation)

Earners of this designation demonstrated a basic knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies, including how to deploy an application using basic kubectl commands, the architecture of Kubernetes (containers, pods, nodes, clusters), understanding the cloud-native landscape and projects (storage, networking, GitOps, service mesh), and understanding the principles of cloud-native security.Earners of this designation demonstrated

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AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (by AWS)

Earners of this certification have the ability to design and maintain network architecture for all AWS services. They demonstrated the ability to leverage tools to automate AWS networking tasks based on business needs. Badge owners are able to design and implement AWS and hybrid IT network architectures at scale.


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AWS Certified Security - Specialty (by AWS)

Earners of this certification have an in-depth understanding of AWS security services and the shared responsibility model (between AWS and the customer). They demonstrated the ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot various security models in the AWS Cloud. Badge owners can leverage various security models for organizations of all sizes.


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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (by AWS)

Earners of this certification have a comprehensive understanding of AWS services and technologies. They demonstrated the ability to build secure and robust solutions using architectural design principles based on customer requirements. Badge owners are able to strategically design well-architected distributed systems that are scalable, resilient, efficient, and fault-tolerant.


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Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (by Azure)

Earning the DevOps Engineer Expert certification demonstrates the ability to combine people, process, and technologies to continuously deliver valuable products and services that meet end user needs and business objectives. DevOps professionals streamline delivery by optimizing practices, improving communications and collaboration, and creating automation.

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Credential ID:
D25E6FE629B8AC9A
Certification number:
2DME55-6F6C5B

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Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (by Azure)

Earning Azure Developer Associate certification validates the skills and knowledge to design, build, test, and maintain cloud applications and services on Microsoft Azure. Candidates participate in all phases of cloud development from requirements definition and design, to development, deployment, and maintenance.

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Credential ID:
CA57B382FDAEB7B9
Certification number:
8N41CB-9A7475

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Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (by Azure)

Earning Azure Administrator Associate certification validates the skills and knowledge to implement, manage, and monitor an organization’s Microsoft Azure environment. Candidates have a deep understanding of each implementing, managing, and monitoring identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment, plus provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources, when needed.

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Microsoft (Transcript):
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Credential ID:
2C108B3F96077E7F
Certification number:
5063BD-3BC482

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Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (by Azure)

Earners of the Azure Data Fundamentals certification have demonstrated foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services.

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Credential ID:
B1AB8D8689A3817F
Certification number:
826D03-CEYC63

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Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (by Azure)

Earners of the Azure Fundamentals certification have demonstrated foundational level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure.

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Credential ID:
AB0B99D8BD46B1A
Certification number:
55B0L2-E24FD7

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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Architect Associate (by Oracle Cloud)

This certification is designed for individuals who possess a strong foundation knowledge in architecting infrastructure using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services. This certification covers topics such as: Cloud computing concepts (HA, DR, Security), regions, availability domains, OCI terminology and services, networking, databases, Autonomous Database, load balancing, FASTCONNECT, VPN, Compartments, Identity and Access Management, and tagging.

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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Certified Associate (by Oracle Cloud)

The OCI Foundations certification is intended for individuals looking to demonstrate knowledge of public cloud services provided by OCI.Certification is for candidates with non-technical backgrounds such as those involved in selling or procuring cloud solutions & with technical background who want to validate their foundational level knowledge around core OCI services.This exam does not require any hands-on technical experience & is not a prerequisite for taking any other OCI certifications.

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Microsoft Certified Professional (by Microsoft)

MCP: Exam 486: Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications. Passing Exam 486: Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications validates a candidate’s ability to design the user experience, security solutions, and application architecture as well as troubleshoot and debug web applications.

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4833D6-718D07

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Accenture Technology Architect (by Accenture)

Accenture’s Technology Architects lead innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions. The Technology Architect certification is the second level of the 4-tiered certification program and the one achieved by the highest number of people, after several years of architecture contributions and experience. Technology Architects lead teams in technology projects, engage with client architects, and contribute to thought leadership, driving innovation at Accenture.


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APMT0000045064

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Certified nopCommerce Developer (by nopCommerce)

Certified developer program is a test designed to certify one's skills as nopCommerce developer, thus giving them official recognition and proof.

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Well-Architected Proficient (by AWS)

Earners of this badge understand the strategies and best practices for architecting in the cloud using the AWS Well-Architected Framework


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AWS Partner: Accreditation (Technical) (by AWS)

Earners of this badge are AWS Partners who have developed fundamental, technical knowledge of AWS cloud computing, global infrastructure, services, solutions, migration and security.


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AWS Partner: Accreditation (Business) (by AWS)

Earners of this badge are AWS Partners who have demonstrated a foundational knowledge of key AWS products and services and understand effective client engagement strategies.


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AWS Partner: Cloud Economics Accreditation (by AWS)

Earners of this badge are AWS Partners who have demonstrated knowledge of cost savings and data center economics in relation to cloud computing.


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MSUS Cloud Skills Challenge Champion (by Microsoft Azure)

Earners of the MSUS Cloud Skills Challenge Champion badge have demonstrated foundational level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure.


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Kubernetes and Cloud Native Essentials (by The Linux Foundation)

Earners of the LFS250: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Essentials badge understand cloud native architecture and modern container orchestration systems and how they differ from legacy environments. They can explain the high-level architecture of Kubernetes and when to use the different objects to manage workload, networking or storage. They understand the concepts of cloud native observability and application delivery with CI/CD and GitOps tools and how they can interact with a Kubernetes cluster.

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AWS Community Builder (2023) (by AWS)

I've been recognized as "AWS Community Builder" for fourth year in row as part of the AWS Community Builders program!

Rewards:
Swag Kit
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$500 AWS Credits
and
Exam Voucher ($300)

AWS Community Builder (2022) (by AWS)

I've been recognized as "AWS Community Builder" for third year in row as part of the AWS Community Builders program!

Rewards:
Swag Kit
,
$500 AWS Credits
and
Exam Voucher ($300)

AWS Community Builder (2021) (by AWS)

I've been recognized as "AWS Community Builder" for another year as part of the AWS Community Builders program!

Rewards:
Swag Kit
,
$500 AWS Credits
and
Exam Voucher ($300)

AWS Community Builder (2020) (by AWS)

I've been recognized as "AWS Community Builder" as part of the AWS Community Builders program!

Rewards:

Swag Kit
,
$500 AWS Credits
and
Exam Voucher ($300)

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AWS Modern Application Community Appreciation (2 times) (Dec 2022) (by AWS)

I have received surprising AWS Community Appreciation (two times) from Amazon Web Services (AWS) Modern Application Community Team.

Rewards :
AWS Coffee Mugs (1+1)

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Content Reporting Tool (CRT) Blogs Winner (2022 Q2) (by AWS)

My article submitted in Content Reporting Tool (CRT) during the 2022 Q2 has been chosen as a winner, as a part of the AWS Community Builders Program.

Rewards :
$500 AWS Credits and AWS Builder Jacket

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APJ Top Community Contributor (2022 Q1) (by AWS)

I've been recognized as one of the 2022 Q1 top community contributor in the APAC and Japan region, as a part of AWS Community Builders Program.

Rewards :
$200 AWS Credits and AWS Thule Pouch

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APJ Top Community Contributor (2021 Q4) (by AWS)

I've been recognized as one of the 2021 Q4 top community contributor in the APAC and Japan region, as a part of AWS Community Builders Program.

Rewards :
$200 AWS Credits and AWS Builder Hoodie

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Writers who made the most impact (4/4 times) (by Medium)

I've been recognized as "Writers who made the most impact" four times (4 out of 4) by Medium for receiving high member engagement.

Rewards (four times):
$500
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$500
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$500
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$500
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Invitation to Top Writers (by Medium)

I am invited by Medium for an experimental incentive program due to my articles on Medium getting significant traffic from Google Search. Email from Medium: "We’ve noticed that your articles on Medium are getting significant traffic from Google Search, and we are inviting you into an experimental incentive program to increase your earnings. This program is open to only a limited number of Medium writers—congratulations!"

Rewards :
Program Earning for limited writers
and
Slack Private Channel Access for limited writers
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Architectural Excellence Award (CAXA – Cloud Advisory eXcellence Award) (Feb 2025) (by Accenture)

I have received the "Architectural Excellence Award [CAXA – Cloud Advisory eXcellence Award]" award from my practice (Cloud Advisory & Design - UK&I). Architecting a High-Impact Solution – Independently designed and defended a cloud-native, decoupled e-commerce platform for client, overcoming stakeholder complexities and contractual challenges. His exceptional architectural thinking, execution, and ability to justify his decisions in ARBs set a new standard for technical excellence.

Rewards :
Certificate

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Cloud Quizzing Challenge Winner (11 times) (by KonfHub)

I have won "Cloud Quizzing Challenges" organized by KonfHub, several times on different topics like Networking, Kubernetes, DevOps, GitOps, Serverless, Databases, etc.


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Quiz:
February Quiz - 4 (Topic: Networking)
Rewards:
8,000 INR and T-shirt
Quiz:
March Quiz - 8 (Topic: Kubernetes)
Rewards:
T-shirt
Quiz:
February Quiz - 6 (Topic: Databases)
Rewards:
T-shirt
Quiz:
January Quiz - 2 (Topic: Serverless)
Rewards:
T-shirt
Quiz:
April Quiz - 2 (Topic: Serverless)
Rewards:
Flipkart Voucher (Rs. 200)
Quiz:
May Quiz - 6 (Topic: Databases)
Rewards:
T-shirt
Quiz:
June Quiz - 8 (Topic: Kubernetes)
Rewards:
Flipkart Voucher (Rs. 200)
Quiz:
June Quiz - 9 (Topic: Compute)
Rewards:
T-shirt
Quiz:
Harness Quiz-3 (Topic: Application Development with GitOps)
Rewards:
Amazon Voucher (Rs. 200)
Quiz:
Harness Quiz-4 (Topic: App Deployment with CD)
Rewards:
Amazon Voucher (Rs. 200)
Quiz:
December Quiz - 8 (Topic: DevOps)
Rewards:
T-shirt
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Proof of Concept (PoC)

Create and manage various POCs with different application architecture patterns. e.g. Monolithic, 3-Tier, Clean Architecture, Micro-services, OpenId Connect, IDV4, OIdCDist, Serverless!

I manage all such projects using private repositories only.

Technologies:
  • Architecture: Microservices, Cloud-native, Event-driven, Serverless
  • Pattern: Clean Architecture,DDD,CQRS,Mediator
  • Containerization: Docker,Kubernetes (AKS, EKS)
  • Backend: .NET
  • Frontend: Angular,Razor Views
  • Database: SQL Server,MySQL,PostgreSQL
  • Database (NoSQL): MongoDB,DynamoDB
  • Deployment: Azure (PaaS,CaaS,IaaS)
  • CI/CD: Azure Pipeline,AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions
  • Scripting: PowerShell,Bash

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Products, ERPs and Frameworks

Create and manage products in various domain!

I manage all such projects using private repositories only.



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My Notes

Create and manage notes of my learnings!

I manage all such projects using private repositories only.


  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
  • Dotnet
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • DevOps
  • Architecture

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LiteXCache

LiteXCache is simple yet powerful and very high performance cache mechanism and incorporating both synchronous and asynchronous usage with some advanced usages of caching which can help us to handle caching more easier!

Providers:
By:
Ashish Patel

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LiteXEmail

LiteXEmail is simple yet powerful and very high-performance email mechanism and incorporating both synchronous and asynchronous usage with some advanced usages which can help us to handle sending email more easier!

Providers:
By:
Ashish Patel

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LiteXSms

LiteXSms is simple yet powerful and very high-performance sms mechanism and incorporating both synchronous and asynchronous usage with some advanced usages which can help us to handle sending sms more easier!

Providers:
By:
Ashish Patel

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AWS SSA

SSA

The publication is for professionals to learn more about AWS. It helps to better understand the potential of AWS, and the attributes of AWS which includes: architectures, security, designs, storage, deployments, management, and more.....

I am sole author and writer of Awesome Cloud.


Followers:
2300+
Author:
Ashish Patel

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