Hi, I'm Vikas
AWS-Certified Software Engineer & DevOps Specialist
Building scalable cloud-native applications and microservices. I specialize in infrastructure optimization, security automation, and CI/CD pipelines to reduce costs and deployment errors.
AWS Cloud
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
Linux
Infra
About Me
Vikaskumar Dane
Software Engineer
I am an AWS-certified Software Engineer with over 2 years of experience building scalable cloud-native applications and microservices. My expertise lies in full-stack development, serverless architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
Throughout my career, I've successfully reduced deployment costs by 30% and deployment errors by 40% through rigorous infrastructure optimization and security automation. I am passionate about creating efficient, reliable, and secure software solutions.
Cloud Architecture
AWS, Serverless, Terraform
CI/CD & Automation
GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Snyk
Full-Stack Dev
React, Node.js, Spring Boot
Education
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
PCET's Nutan College of Engineering & Research (Jan 2021 – Sep 2023)
Diploma of Education, Information Technology
Pimpri Chinchwad Polytechnic (Jul 2017 – Nov 2020)
Technical Skills
Cloud & DevOps
CI/CD & Tools
Backend
Frontend
Languages
Databases
Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Freelance Web Developer
Web Developer
Featured Projects
Serverless AWS Infrastructure (Multi-Region)
Built and managed a large-scale serverless application spanning multi-account, multi-region AWS environments (dev, perf, training, prod) using Terraform IaC. Implemented CloudWatch dashboards and alerting.
Technologies
Outcome
Maintained 99%+ production availability and robust disaster recovery.
CI/CD Pipeline with Jenkins & Docker
Built an end-to-end CI/CD pipeline for a Flask web application using Jenkins and Docker, automating build, test, and deployment stages. Containerized the application for environment parity.
Technologies
Outcome
Reduced manual release effort to near zero with consistent dev/prod parity.
Blockchain NFT Marketplace
Architected a fully decentralized NFT Marketplace on blockchain, enabling peer-to-peer minting, listing, and trading of non-fungible tokens without centralized intermediaries.
Technologies
Outcome
Published at ICCIP 2024 and indexed in Scopus-ranked SSRN Electronic Journal.
YouTube Clone – React & Tailwind
Full-featured YouTube clone built with React and Tailwind CSS, integrating the YouTube Data API for real-time video feeds, search functionality, and responsive video playback.
Technologies
Outcome
Delivered a fully responsive application with real-time video feed integration.
Travelling Agency Landing Page
Latest Articles
I regularly write about Cloud, DevOps, and Serverless architectures. Here are my latest publications on Medium.
AWS CLI Deep Dive: The Engineer’s Survival Guide (With Real Interview Questions)
Vikaskumar Dane | Senior Software Engineer | AWS Community Builder “I can do this from the console.” — Every engineer who later gets asked why their ...
From Passwords to Tokens: Migrating an AWS Serverless App to Microsoft Entra ID
A real-world walkthrough of replacing Basic Auth with Bearer Token authentication — complete with token caching for downstream services, and the less...
Amazon S3 From Zero to Interview-Ready (With Real-World Scenarios)
Imagine your laptop dies tonight and takes all your photos, projects, and notes with it. Now imagine the same thing happening to a startup’s customer...
Building Production-Ready AWS Architecture: Secure Web App with Multi-AZ High Availability !
How I moved from “It works on my machine” to a secure, multi-AZ fortress using Bastions, NAT Gateways, and ALBs. If you follow most AWS “Hello World”...
The Terraform Ghost in the Machine: How “Resource Drift” Haunted My Deployment (And How I Exorcised…
The Terraform Ghost in the Machine: How “Resource Drift” Haunted My Deployment (And How I Exorcised It) A real-world tale of failing CI/CD pipelines,...
Route 53 Explained: The Smart Traffic Controller Behind Your Domain
If DNS is the phonebook of the internet, Amazon Route 53 is like the global receptionist who decides which server answers the call and from where. Th...
Unlocking AWS VPC: The Ultimate Interactive Guide for Interview Prep & Real-World Mastery !
Unlocking AWS VPC: The Ultimate Interactive Guide for Interview Prep & Real-World Mastery ! What Is an AWS VPC and Why Does It Matter?A Virtual P...
Deploy Your First Jenkins App on AWS EC2: A Hands-On Guide for Beginners
Are you fascinated by DevOps and want to master real cloud deployment? Let me walk you through deploying Jenkins on your first AWS EC2 instance — pra...
AWS Regions & Availability Zones: The Cloud’s Secret Ingredients for Performance, Compliance, and…
AWS Regions & Availability Zones: The Cloud’s Secret Ingredients for Performance, Compliance, and Bulletproof Uptime What Are AWS Regions and Ava...
AWS EC2: The Engine Powering the Modern Cloud — A Deep Dive Into Practical Mastery
AWS EC2: The Engine Powering the Modern Cloud — A Deep Dive Into Practical Mastery Imagine this… You launch a startup that serves 10 users today and ...
AWS CLI Deep Dive: The Engineer’s Survival Guide (With Real Interview Questions)
Vikaskumar Dane | Senior Software Engineer | AWS Community Builder “I can do this from the console.” — Every engineer who later gets asked why their ...
From Passwords to Tokens: Migrating an AWS Serverless App to Microsoft Entra ID
A real-world walkthrough of replacing Basic Auth with Bearer Token authentication — complete with token caching for downstream services, and the less...
Amazon S3 From Zero to Interview-Ready (With Real-World Scenarios)
Imagine your laptop dies tonight and takes all your photos, projects, and notes with it. Now imagine the same thing happening to a startup’s customer...
Building Production-Ready AWS Architecture: Secure Web App with Multi-AZ High Availability !
How I moved from “It works on my machine” to a secure, multi-AZ fortress using Bastions, NAT Gateways, and ALBs. If you follow most AWS “Hello World”...
The Terraform Ghost in the Machine: How “Resource Drift” Haunted My Deployment (And How I Exorcised…
The Terraform Ghost in the Machine: How “Resource Drift” Haunted My Deployment (And How I Exorcised It) A real-world tale of failing CI/CD pipelines,...
Route 53 Explained: The Smart Traffic Controller Behind Your Domain
If DNS is the phonebook of the internet, Amazon Route 53 is like the global receptionist who decides which server answers the call and from where. Th...
Unlocking AWS VPC: The Ultimate Interactive Guide for Interview Prep & Real-World Mastery !
Unlocking AWS VPC: The Ultimate Interactive Guide for Interview Prep & Real-World Mastery ! What Is an AWS VPC and Why Does It Matter?A Virtual P...
Deploy Your First Jenkins App on AWS EC2: A Hands-On Guide for Beginners
Are you fascinated by DevOps and want to master real cloud deployment? Let me walk you through deploying Jenkins on your first AWS EC2 instance — pra...
AWS Regions & Availability Zones: The Cloud’s Secret Ingredients for Performance, Compliance, and…
AWS Regions & Availability Zones: The Cloud’s Secret Ingredients for Performance, Compliance, and Bulletproof Uptime What Are AWS Regions and Ava...
AWS EC2: The Engine Powering the Modern Cloud — A Deep Dive Into Practical Mastery
AWS EC2: The Engine Powering the Modern Cloud — A Deep Dive Into Practical Mastery Imagine this… You launch a startup that serves 10 users today and ...
Let's Build & Scale Your Vision
I partner with startups and businesses to build high-performance web applications and design resilient cloud infrastructures. From writing the first line of React code to automating production AWS deployments, I deliver end-to-end solutions.
Full-Stack Web Development
Modern, responsive frontends (React/Next.js) powered by robust backends (Node/Spring). I build apps that users love and businesses rely on.
Cloud Architecture & AWS
Serverless infrastructure, secure VPCs, and database optimizations. I design and scale cloud architectures that save money and never go down.
CI/CD & DevOps Automation
Stop deploying manually. I implement zero-downtime CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
Certifications
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
Amazon Web Services
Validates proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applic...
Validates proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications using AWS.
Issued: 2024
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Demonstrates an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud platform, covering basic ...
Demonstrates an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud platform, covering basic cloud concepts and security.
Issued: 2023
Generative AI for Everyone
Coursera
Understanding of Generative AI concepts, applications, and ethical consideration...
Understanding of Generative AI concepts, applications, and ethical considerations.
Issued: 2024
Data Structures
Coursera
In-depth knowledge of fundamental data structures and their implementation in so...
In-depth knowledge of fundamental data structures and their implementation in software engineering.
Issued: 2022
Agile Software Development
Coursera
Mastery of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and iterative software developm...
Mastery of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and iterative software development practices.
Issued: 2023
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