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Keerthna Murali

Keerthna Murali has honed an intricate expertise in maintaining and optimizing robust digital infrastructures. On the frontlines of ensuring seamless online experiences, Keerthna specialized in troubleshooting complex issues and proactively enhancing system performance and availability. These capabilities uniquely position them to tackle the critical challenge of security for rapidly emerging IoT ecosystems. In their new book “Secure Connections,” Keerthna channels their real-world experiences maintaining enterprise-scale platforms into a compelling vision for building security into the foundation of IoT systems. Blending software engineering best practices with cybersecurity insights, they offer a prescient guide for developers, IT leaders, and security experts seeking to realize IoT’s potential while mitigating its risks.

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Application of Sensors for Smart Farming

This chapter delves into the pivotal role of smart sensors in revolutionizing agriculture through smart farming practices. It begins by defining smart farming and elucidating the...

Healthcare Smart Sensors: Applications, Trends, and Future Outlook

Healthcare smart sensors represent integrated sensing systems capable of capturing, processing, and transmitting vital health parameters in real-time using advanced embedded...

Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Application of Image Processing Techniques

This chapter provides a thorough overview of the application of image processing techniques across various domains in healthcare. Advanced image analysis and computer vision...

Technologies and Applications of Sensors in Waste Treatment Systems

This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of the integration of sensor technologies and advanced systems in waste treatment processes. It elucidates the pivotal role of...

Bioelectronics and Application in Waste Treatment Systems for Smart City

The rapid urbanization of modern societies has presented cities with numerous challenges, including the effective management of waste streams. In response, the concept of smart...

Agile Tech: Crafting Actionable User Stories and Prioritizing Features for IT Projects

This chapter delves into the core practices of agile software development, with a focus on crafting user stories and prioritizing features to align IT projects with customer...

Barriers and Challenges: Examining Systemic Barriers Impeding Women's Advancement in Leadership Positions

Women continue facing systemic barriers impeding their leadership advancement spanning stereotypes, biases, and institutional traditions requiring coordinated solutions between...