TECH EXPERT AND SOCIAL ACTIVIST KIERAN UPADRASTA SHARES THE IMPORTANCE OF TECH FOR THE BETTERMENT OF SOCIETY
Tech expert and social activist Kieran
Upadrasta shares the importance of tech for the betterment of society
CANADA, October 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kieran Upadrasta is
a Cyber Security Architect, Information Security Consultant, and Risk Manager,
who also work towards bringing positive change in the lives of the poor and
discriminated sections of society. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on
how tech can play a role in the upliftment of those who are left behind in our
society.
Q. Hello Kieran Upadrasta. Let us start straight away. In your
experience, how can tech help a common person in improving their well-being?
A. I have over 25 years of experience in business analysis,
consulting, technical security strategy, architecture, governance, security
analysis, threat assessments, and risk management. In my long career, I have
seen how even the smallest of technical advancements can help millions in a
positive way. Take cyber security for example. Even a change as small as
2-factor authentication is saving common people from getting trapped in a
cyberattack. The positive impact of establishing this system on the emotional,
mental and financial well-being of users cannot be calculated. And this is just
one small example of how tech impacts our day-to-day lives. Just look at how
team collaboration software has completely changed the workplace and how people
work. Today, more than ever the hybrid model is a reality, and companies both
big and small are learning to adapt to it. All thanks to the technological
advancements, We cannot fathom how much freedom and flexibility this switch has
brought to millions of workers all across the globe.
Q. You also work as a social activist and have been involved in
several activities that have positively impacted so many people. So as a tech
expert and social activist, how do you think both can synergize?
It would not be an exaggeration if I say that the tech sector is
the fastest-growing sector with some of the biggest innovations happening
rapidly and on a scale. By leveraging technology, we can bring the same scale
and accessibility to almost every social program.
Q. Can you give an example?
A. Yes sure. So for raising health awareness among the
underprivileged, I organize health camps from time to time. During the
pandemic, the need for spreading that knowledge was even more important. But
due to the situation we were in at that time, physical camps were simply not
possible. So, I started organizing digital wellness camps online. So many
students, women, and common people joined me on these online camps where I
answered their questions and played my part in bringing the right knowledge to
them. This was made possible because of Technology only.
Q. That’s a great example. Apart from health, is there any other
example you can give from your life where you have been able to use tech to
help the masses?
A. There are several. Let’s take education for example. Everyone
knows how the legacy education system is lacking when it comes to practical,
employable skills that today's companies demand. In this country, there are
areas where the employment rate is too low. In one such area, I worked with my
network to bring fast and cheap internet. You would not believe the results
that a simple change in technology brought. Suddenly kids were using the
internet to learn hot in-demand skills and within a year, the employment rate
went to an all-time high, as now the new graduates from that area had the right
skill that is termed employable by the businesses, all thanks to another
technological change, called the Internet.
Q. Thanks Kieran for sharing such valuable insight on the use of
Technology for social good. For the readers, can you share where they can learn
more about you and your work?
A. Sure. They can find me on LinkedIn:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kieranupadrasta or check out my website:
www.power-of-kindness.com. They can also contact my team member Swathi Gaikwad
at swathi@power-of-kindness.com
Bruce
CB Herald