Leadership

Nikhil Deshpande

Chief Digital and AI Officer

Mr. Deshpande is the Chief Digital and AI Officer for GTA, where he leads the Office of Digital Services and Solutions (DSGa). His efforts focus on making state government information and services accessible online and enhancing digital accessibility for Georgians, including those with disabilities. Under his leadership, Georgia became the first state in the U.S. to utilize enterprise Drupal for state services, achieving Section 508 and WCAG 1.0 AA compliance.

Prior to joining GTA, Mr. Deshpande worked extensively in advertising and digital media. He also spent 10 years as adjunct faculty at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Atlanta, teaching interaction design and user experience (UX). An internationally recognized figure in digital government, Mr. Deshpande has received numerous awards for his work. He serves on the board of the Drupal Association and was named one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 in 2016.

Mr. Deshpande holds two master's degrees, one in visual communications from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB) and another in interaction design from SCAD.

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