About author : Dr Poornima G. Naik bears twenty-two years of teaching and research experience in the field of Computer Science. She has been associated with teaching in thrust areas of computer science such as Big Data Analytics, Mobile Computing, Information System Security and Cryptography and her current research areas are Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Soft Computing and Big Data Analytics. She has guided three M Phil. Students. She has published more than 60 research papers in different national and international journals and presented more than 30 papers in different international and national conferences. She has authored 40 books on various cutting edge technologies in information technology. She is the recipient of prestigious Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Life Time Achievement National Award for remarkable achievements in the field of Teaching, Research & Publications awarded by International Institute for Social and Economic Reforms, Bangalore. She is a recipient of an award for an outstanding Reviewer award at International Springer conference on “Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering” (AIDE-2019), May 23-24, 2019 and recipient of International Educator Award 2020-21 awarded by International Institute of Organized Research (I2OR)

About book : Blockchain is a disruptive technology which has penetrated virtually all the sections including academics, banking, insurance, health, agriculture etc. to name a few. It has a wide range of applications in various industries, including finance, healthcare, supply chain management to name a few. One of the key benefits of blockchain is its ability to provide a tamper-proof record of transactions, which can improve transparency, accountability, and trust. Blockchain can also help to reduce fraud, as it makes it more difficult for bad actors to manipulate or falsify data. Another important feature of blockchain is its ability to provide faster and more efficient transactions, as it eliminates the need for intermediaries such as banks or payment processors. The blockchain technology industry is relatively new but growing rapidly, which means there are many exciting placement opportunities available. There is a wide range of employability opportunities for blockchain aspirants. The job avenues mostly include Blockchain Developer, Blockchain Analyst, Blockchain Architect, Blockchain Consultant, Blockchain Project Manager, Cryptocurrency Trader, Blockchain Security Specialist, Blockchain Marketing Specialist, Blockchain Legal Consultant. Hence the objective of this book is to familiarize the novice in blockchain field about the various intricacies of the field and tools and techniques to deal with them.