Senior Embedded Systems Engineer and Digital Ethics Advocate with 12 years of experience in IoT architecture and hardware security. Masters in Computer Engineering, focused on privacy-by-design principles.
Sarah Jenkins is a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer who specializes in the intersection of hardware innovation and user privacy. With a Master's in Computer Engineering, she has led R&D teams for major smart home and consumer electronics manufacturers, overseeing the transition from prototype to mass production. Sarah is a vocal advocate for "privacy-by-design," challenging the industry's reliance on excessive data collection and cloud dependency. Her expertise covers the full hardware lifecycle, from 3D printing prototypes to securing firmware against vulnerabilities. She writes technical yet accessible guides for engineers and tech-savvy consumers, aiming to demystify the complex trade-offs between convenience, security, and accessibility in the digital age.