Dr. Poornima Mahadevappa is an accomplished researcher and educator with a diverse background in software development and academia. She has 3.6 years of industry experience as a software developer and 2 years as an Assistant Professor mentoring graduate and postgraduate students. Holding a master's degree from UVCE, Bangalore, India, and a Ph.D. from Taylor's University, Malaysia, her research focuses on cutting-edge areas, such as edge computing, cybersecurity, IoT, and machine learning. Currently, she holds a position as a lecturer at  Taylor's University, Malaysia, and she is dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in these critical fields, contributing significantly to the academic and technological landscape.