Kickstart Migration: Streamlining Cloud Migration Planning with AWS Serverless Technology

This article introduces Kickstart Migration, an open-source AWS serverless solution that streamlines cloud migration planning by centralizing data collection, automating communication, and providing real-time visibility into migration progress.

• Eliminates spreadsheet tracking with centralized data collection and single source of truth
• Automates scheduling, rescheduling, and stakeholder notifications
• Supports three user personas: migration planning teams, application owners, migration engineers
• Built on serverless architecture using Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Cognito, CloudFront, SES
• Features role-based access control and customizable application questionnaires
• Provides real-time dashboards and downloadable CSV reports on migration status
• Deployed via AWS CDK infrastructure-as-code for easy replication
• Reduces migration surprises through detailed upfront infrastructure assessments

Kickstart Migration simplifies large-scale cloud migration planning by automating coordination, centralizing application data, and providing actionable insights through customizable reporting and role-based workflows.