Darsana Venugopal

Darsana Venugopal , a distinguished Technical Project Manager with an MBA from Newcastle University, UK, excels in digital transformation in banking. With 11+ years of experience and certifications like PMP®, A-CSM®, and CSPO®, she has led pivotal digital projects, enhancing operational efficiency and earning accolades. Her expertise in agile methodologies and product management, combined with a deep interest in CBDCs, is evident in her work on digital rupee adoption and a DLT certification from the Frankfurt School of Blockchain Centre. Actively engaged in the fintech space, Darsana, a fellow at the Digital Euro Association and follower of the Digital Pound Foundation, is dedicated to advancing digital currency understanding and implementation.Her recent article published on Medium, focusing on DLT and CBDCs with an emphasis on the Digital Pound, further showcases her thought leadership in this innovative field.

Publications

The Development of the Digital Rupee: India's Central Bank Digital Currency
The Development of the Digital Rupee: India's Central Bank Digital Currency
Darsana Venugopal. © 2024. 49 pages.
This chapter critically examines the adoption challenges of India's digital rupee as a central bank digital currency, offering insights valuable for global banking sectors....