Kaushal Kantawala Kaushal is an AI engineering and product executive specializing in generative AI models, infrastructure and applications. As VP Engineering at Fireworks AI, he led the organization to deliver ultra-fast inference on open source LLMs, operating tens of thousands GPUs, delivering 100K+ RPS and a fine-tuning platform (SFT and RFT). At TikTok, he scaled the Brand Ads products to multi-billion dollar ARR and led the Ads Creative platform which includes the generative Creative AI suite (Symphony), Creator Platform (TikTok One) and creative tools for all ad products. Previously at Adobe, he cofounded Firefly, the foundational multimedia model and led its productization along with building the new inference platform (Project Colligo) optimized for complex GPU workloads for all GPU model serving. Kaushal excels at both 0→1 innovation with lean teams and scaling execution with organizations of 300+. He combines deep technical expertise with strategic product vision, business strategy and his strong executive enterprise relationships to drive product growth and customer value. Kaushal is open to exploring board and advisory positions, consulting roles and invests in the generational companies
VP of Engineering
VP AI and Engineering - Brand Ads, Creative, Creator Platform
Director of Engineering
VP of Engineering
Software Engineer Intern
Bachelor's studies
Master's studies in software
Bachelor's studies in engineering
