A champion for inclusive digital experiences, Mr. Deshpande led Georgia's statewide transition to enterprise Drupal and elevated digital accessibility standards to WCAG 2.1 AA. His background includes a tenure in digital media and a role as adjunct faculty at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where he taught Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience courses. An Atlanta Business Chronicle "40 Under 40" honoree, Mr. Deshpande sits on the board of the Drupal Association and holds master's degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and SCAD.