Dr. Mahendra Shrivas, an associate professor at CoE - Cybersecurity and AI, SoCS, UPES, specializes in the development of next-gen solutions for defense and eGovernance by using emerging technologies. As a Project Manager at the CSG, DPAR (E-Governance), Govt of Karnataka, He led diverse smart governance projects and boasts over 18 years of experience. Dr. Shrivas, a senior IEEE member, is a distinguished figure in the fields of Academics, & Industries, & holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science.