T. Rowe Price AI Leader Sasibhushan Rao Chanthati – 002

In this episode of the Winners’ Circle Podcast, we sit down with Sasibhushan Rao Chanthati, AVP and Senior IEEE at T. Rowe Price and a longtime judge with the Winners’ Circle awards programs.Sasi has built his career on the front lines of FinTech, AI, and large-scale systems engineering. He has authored papers, received U.S. copyrights, and mentored technologists around the world. Now, he is focused on building secure, scalable systems that keep up with the nonstop pace of financial technology.In our conversation, Sasi shares:Why continuous improvement is essential in financial systemsHow small language models are reshaping fraud detection and complianceThe security layers and trust frameworks that protect financial AI systemsWhy companies must balance innovation with responsibility and cautionHow he evaluates true innovation when judging nominationsHis passion for mentoring veterans, peer reviewing research, and training future technologistsSasi also talks about what keeps him inspired, from attending conferences to mentoring PhD students, and offers advice for anyone pushing the boundaries of AI in high-stakes industries.This conversation is packed with insights for anyone exploring the future of AI in finance and the critical role of responsibility and trust.🎙 Learn more about Sasi here: https://www.bintelligence.com/judge/sasibhushan-rao-chanthati