Charishma Bhavani Koneru is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Block, where she drives AI-powered automation for Cash App. An experienced machine learning practitioner in the fintech industry, she has built and deployed production AI systems across Block and SoFi, applying machine learning, generative AI, and distributed systems to solve complex customer and operational challenges at scale. Her work focuses on transforming complex financial operations into reliable AI-powered products that translate advances in AI into scalable production systems and deliver measurable customer and business impact. Beyond her engineering work, Charishma mentors engineers, supports women in technology, and actively contributes to the broader AI community through technical speaking and knowledge sharing. She holds an MBA in Finance and Analytics from Tulane University and a dual degree from BITS Pilani in Mathematics (M.Sc.) and Computer Science Engineering (B.E.).