Kushal Khandelwal is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering and data analytics. Currently serving as Senior Director and Principal Architect for JioCinema at Viacom18 Media Private Limited since April 2023, Kushal previously held notable positions at Hotstar from June 2018 to April 2023, including Senior Engineering Manager and Director of Data Platform, where significant contributions included developing the continue watching feature. Earlier roles include Software Development Engineer II at Swiggy, Head of Technology at Truce, Data Scientist at TinyOwl, and a Research Intern at the University of Heidelberg. Kushal holds both a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation and a Master of Science in Chemistry from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.