Architecting AI-Driven Financial Systems: Innovation at the Intersection of Fintech and Emerging Tech

Data Science Salon Podcast

In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Sasibhushan Rao Chanthati, AVP and Senior Software Engineer at T. Rowe Price, where he’s building the future of finance through intelligent, scalable technologies. Sasi specializes in creating secure digital ecosystems and real-time analytics platforms that power AI-driven decision making at scale. With a background that spans research, software engineering, and cloud architecture, he’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible at the intersection of fintech, automation, and enterprise AI. In this episode, Sasi shares insights from over a decade of experience building next-gen systems across the financial sector, his passion for ethical innovation, and what it really takes to build future-ready, inclusive AI infrastructure. Key Highlights: Sasibhushan walks us through the technical backbone of modern financial infrastructure and how AI is redefining intelligent automation. Real-world examples of building decision support systems using ServiceNow, AWS, and LLMs. Thoughts on balancing academic research with enterprise-scale engineering—and why that blend drives better innovation. Insights on the ethics and governance challenges facing enterprise AI adoption. Advice for up-and-coming engineers and researchers entering today’s fast-evolving AI landscape. This episode is a must-listen for data scientists, engineers, technical leaders, and anyone interested in how automation, AI, and cloud technologies are transforming the global financial ecosystem. 🎧 Tune in to Episode 50 to hear how Sasibhushan is shaping the future of financial systems with applied AI and inclusive innovation.