Vijay Sathish

Vijay Sathish is an AI & ML Leader at Block since July 2023, focusing on modernizing Risk and Compliance Operations with advanced generative AI technologies, including the development of AI native case management systems for enhanced task automation and transaction monitoring systems to mitigate risks. Prior experience includes serving as Senior Manager for ML & DS at Cash App, leading efforts to combat financial crimes, and as Technical Advisor at a Stealth Startup, providing guidance on ML systems integration. Vijay has held various roles, including Senior Manager at Block and Director of Machine Learning at Kabbage, where a pioneering automated underwriting platform facilitated substantial credit access for small businesses. Earlier positions include software engineering roles at Sun Microsystems, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and Texas Instruments, with a strong foundation in performance modeling and system development. Vijay holds an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B. Tech in Electronics and Communications from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka.