As Project Consultant at IIT Madras, Deepak Norman is playing a pivotal role in the national blockchain initiative, shaping a permissioned ledger system that integrates digital identity, programmable governance, and secure public-private data flows—laying the foundation for transformative change in payments, digital trust, and service delivery. A strategic technology leader and transformation specialist, Deepak brings over two decades of experience across banking, telecommunications, and digital platforms. He has led large-scale programs at ANZ and Telstra, and held senior roles delivering digital portfolios and cloud transformations at Link Group. A certified GAICD and CISA, Deepak combines deep expertise in payments, SaaS, enterprise IT, and risk governance. His leadership spans high-impact portfolios, global cross-functional teams, and executive stakeholder engagement to drive customer-focused innovation and operational resilience.