--- title: "Pradeep AB (@pradeep-ab) | Hashnode" description: "AWS Certified Solution Architect & DevSecOps Enthusiast. Read the latest articles by Pradeep AB on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@pradeep-ab" --- @pradeep-ab # Pradeep AB @pradeep-ab · Bengaluru, India · Joined July 2024 AWS Certified Solution Architect & DevSecOps Enthusiast [Website](https://pradeepab.com/) ### [FTP automated/scheduled file downloads using AWS Batch/EventBridge](https://pradeepab.hashnode.dev/ftp-automatedscheduled-file-downloads-using-aws-batcheventbridge?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction It is a common use case whereby organizations set up FTP servers for external parties to access. Typically, the users which have access to this would download files from these servers on demand using some kind of FTP client such as WinSC... 5 min read · [pradeepab.hashnode.dev](https://pradeepab.hashnode.dev/ftp-automatedscheduled-file-downloads-using-aws-batcheventbridge?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 1, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/ftp-automatedscheduled-file-downloads-using-aws-batcheventbridge/67c2a70dd290c46cd19fed66) ### [Integrating Existing Helm Charts with Terraform for Kubernetes Management](https://pradeepab.hashnode.dev/integrating-existing-helm-charts-with-terraform-for-kubernetes-management?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In this blog post, we’re going to explore how to add existing Helm charts to your Terraform setup. Whether you’re looking to streamline your deployments or just curious about how to integrate these tools effectively. Let’s get started! The Terraform ... 3 min read · [pradeepab.hashnode.dev](https://pradeepab.hashnode.dev/integrating-existing-helm-charts-with-terraform-for-kubernetes-management?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 1, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/integrating-existing-helm-charts-with-terraform-for-kubernetes-management/67c27e765f6552c6e904e39e) ### [Maximize AWS Savings: Automate Snapshot Cleanup on AMI Deregistration](https://pradeepab.hashnode.dev/maximize-aws-savings-automate-snapshot-cleanup-on-ami-deregistration?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction When you create an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) from an EC2 instance, AWS automatically generates a snapshot for each attached EBS volume, capturing its data at that moment. However, deleting an AMI does not automatically remove these asso... 5 min read · [pradeepab.hashnode.dev](https://pradeepab.hashnode.dev/maximize-aws-savings-automate-snapshot-cleanup-on-ami-deregistration?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 1, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/maximize-aws-savings-automate-snapshot-cleanup-on-ami-deregistration/67c27b1a16d4d28cf2b68d81) ### [AWS: Don’t SSH into Your Public Bastion — Use SSM Session Manager Instead](https://pradeepab.hashnode.dev/aws-dont-ssh-into-your-public-bastion-use-ssm-session-manager-instead?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Using a Public EC2 Bastion to access your VPC resources through SSH from your local computer? There’s a better, more secure way and that is by leveraging Systems Manager (SSM) Session Manager. What is a Bastion? Imagine you have a database running in... 4 min read · [pradeepab.hashnode.dev](https://pradeepab.hashnode.dev/aws-dont-ssh-into-your-public-bastion-use-ssm-session-manager-instead?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 26, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/aws-dont-ssh-into-your-public-bastion-use-ssm-session-manager-instead/67bebecc209b807977818eec) ### [Rate Limiting for AWS - API Gateway](https://pradeepab.hashnode.dev/rate-limiting-for-aws-api-gateway?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction: AWS API Gateway is a fully managed service that allows developers to create, deploy, and manage secure APIs at any scale. It acts as a front door for applications to access data, business logic, or functionality hosted on AWS services l... 9 min read · [pradeepab.hashnode.dev](https://pradeepab.hashnode.dev/rate-limiting-for-aws-api-gateway?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 12, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/rate-limiting-for-aws-api-gateway/67ac541e39b06d60b3de8bfb)