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# [The AWS Bill Surprise: How I Built Ratefence CLI to Stop Forgotten Resources](https://easyharshmods.hashnode.dev/the-aws-bill-surprise-ratefence-cli?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

One simple terminal command to scan your AWS account, spot orphaned resources, and see estimated monthly costs without credentials ever leaving your machine.

Aug 10 · 8 min read · easyharshmods.hashnode.dev  
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Passionate cloud architect specializing in AWS serverless architectures and infrastructure as code. I help organizations build and scale their cloud infrastructure using modern DevOps practices. With expertise in AWS Lambda, Terraform, and data engineering, I focus on creating efficient, cost-effective solutions. Currently based in the Netherlands, working on projects that push the boundaries of cloud computing and automation.

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