Kaushal Shah

Kaushal Shah has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Kaushal is currently serving as the Chief Technology & Data Officer at Class Valuation since August 2021. In addition, they are an Official Member of Forbes Technology Council since October 2021.

Prior to their current roles, Kaushal worked at SWIFT from January 2019 to August 2021. There, they held various positions including Head of Engineering - API, Customer connectivity, Identity & Access Mgmt, Head of APIs, and Head of Product Assurance and Certification. Their responsibilities involved developing software solutions, building teams, and innovating the platform as part of digital transformation.

Before joining SWIFT, Kaushal worked at Verizon for a significant period starting from March 2000 to July 2016. During their tenure at Verizon, they held multiple roles such as Transformation Leader, Director of Digital Engagement & eCommerce, Associate Director of Omni-channel Strategy & Pricing - Marketing, Associate Director - Retail focusing on customer experience, acquisition, and care, and Manager of Retail & Telesales.

Kaushal also has previous work experience at Lucent Technologies as a Senior Consultant from January 1999 to February 2000, Refco brokerage and securities as a Senior Consultant from August 1997 to December 1998, Windowmaker Software Ltd as a Senior Programmer from 1996 to 1997, and ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation as an Internship Trainee from June 1995 to December 1995.

Overall, Kaushal Shah has a wide-ranging background in technology leadership, product assurance, engineering management, and omni-channel strategy, with a strong focus on driving digital transformation and customer-centric initiatives.

Kaushal Shah's education history is as follows:

Kaushal Shah is currently pursuing a Chief Analytics Officer degree at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business from 2022 to 2023. The field of study is Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Kaushal has also obtained additional certifications, including "Future of Technology: Trends, Strategies, and Innovation Opportunities" from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business in June 2023, and "Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications" from the same institution in April 2023.

In 2015, Kaushal Shah completed the Authentic Leadership Program (ALP) at Harvard University. The program focused on leadership skills.

Prior to that, Kaushal Shah attended the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business for the Data Science and Analytics Program, although the start and end years are not specified. Kaushal did not obtain a degree for this program.

From 2007 to 2009, Kaushal Shah pursued a Master of Technology Management degree at the Stevens Institute of Technology. The field of study was Computer/Information Technology Management.

In 1993, Kaushal Shah completed a MCA degree in Computer Applications at Sardar Patel University.

From 1988 to 1990, Kaushal Shah attended Rosary High School, where they focused on Science and Maths.