Venkata Raj Kiran Kollimarla is an experienced machine learning engineer based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, TX. With over a decade of expertise, he currently leads machine learning initiatives at Block (Square) Inc., focusing on foundational models like large language models and multimodal learning to enhance financial security and operations. Previously, he held roles at Amazon and T-Mobile, where he developed and managed various AI-driven projects. Raj holds a Master's in Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine, and a Master’s in Management from ESCP Europe. His work emphasizes practical and impactful AI solutions across diverse business domains.