--- title: "Sonalika Patel (@sonalikapatel) | Hashnode" description: "Learning by doing (software development projects) and leading by example (Pair programming and Peer reviewing)." url: "https://hashnode.com/@sonalikapatel" --- @sonalikapatel # Sonalika Patel @sonalikapatel · Melbourne, Australia · Joined April 2024 Learning by doing (software development projects) and leading by example (Pair programming and Peer reviewing). [Website](https://sonablogs.hashnode.dev/) ### [What It Takes to Become a Hands-On Security Architect](https://sonablogs.hashnode.dev/what-it-takes-to-become-a-hands-on-security-architect?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Becoming a hands-on Security Architect isn’t just about leading teams or writing policies. It’s about rolling up your sleeves, evaluating complex systems, designing secure solutions, and translating r 3 min read · [sonablogs.hashnode.dev](https://sonablogs.hashnode.dev/what-it-takes-to-become-a-hands-on-security-architect?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 11](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-it-takes-to-become-a-hands-on-security-architect/69b0c613abc0d95001b6d7eb) ### [Automate Your Email Workflow with n8n, Gmail, and Airtable](https://sonablogs.hashnode.dev/automate-your-email-workflow-with-n8n-gmail-and-airtable?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Managing emails manually can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially when you’re tracking tasks, leads, or support tickets. Fortunately, with n8n, Gmail, and Airtable, you can create a powerful 4 min read · [sonablogs.hashnode.dev](https://sonablogs.hashnode.dev/automate-your-email-workflow-with-n8n-gmail-and-airtable?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 10](https://hashnode.com/posts/automate-your-email-workflow-with-n8n-gmail-and-airtable/69b001b4abc0d9500156624d) ### [Automating S3 Bucket Creation Using AWS CloudFormation and Bash](https://sonablogs.hashnode.dev/automating-s3-bucket-creation-using-aws-cloudformation-and-bash?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Managing AWS infrastructure manually can be repetitive and error-prone. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to automate the creation of an S3 bucket using AWS CloudFormation (CFN) and a Bash deploymen 3 min read · [sonablogs.hashnode.dev](https://sonablogs.hashnode.dev/automating-s3-bucket-creation-using-aws-cloudformation-and-bash?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 6](https://hashnode.com/posts/automating-s3-bucket-creation-using-aws-cloudformation-and-bash/69aad85d78c5adcd0e13dd45) ### [Migrating from Amazon Redshift to Snowflake: A Comprehensive Guide](https://sonablogs.hashnode.dev/migrating-from-amazon-redshift-to-snowflake-a-comprehensive-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Migrating from Amazon Redshift to Snowflake: A Comprehensive Guide As organizations continue to scale and deal with increasing amounts of data, the need for more powerful, flexible, and cost-efficient 6 min read · [sonablogs.hashnode.dev](https://sonablogs.hashnode.dev/migrating-from-amazon-redshift-to-snowflake-a-comprehensive-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 12, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/migrating-from-amazon-redshift-to-snowflake-a-comprehensive-guide/66e274a2a4409762b273c052) ### [Top 10 Patterns in software architecture](https://sonablogs.hashnode.dev/top-10-patterns-in-software-architecture?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Design PatternPurposeExample Singleton PatternEnsures that a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to that instance.Used in logging systems, database connections, and configuration settings. Factory Method PatternDefin... 2 min read · [sonablogs.hashnode.dev](https://sonablogs.hashnode.dev/top-10-patterns-in-software-architecture?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 12, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/top-10-patterns-in-software-architecture/66e273b09a659d4b81f96594)