Kris Kruger

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About Kris Kruger

CTO of a stealth-mode generative AI startup focused on VFX previsualization, real-time pipelines, and agentic AI systems. I also lead Fractalous LLC, delivering architecture consulting across manufacturing, streaming, and financial services—designing secure, cloud-native platforms on AWS and Azure.At the startup, I built AI workflows using Stable Diffusion, Unreal Engine, and real-time inference. I contributed to a neo cloud platform optimized for NVIDIA GPU workloads. These solutions enabled director-level previsualization in 1–3 days, reducing traditional 2–8 week timelines by over 90%.At Hitachi Digital Services, I support Toyota as a consulting Solutions Architect—designing telemetry, factory floor ingestion, and enterprise cloud architectures across multiple North American sites. I also led deployment of Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot to enable autonomous computer vision and AI analytics on the manufacturing floor.At Triumph Technology Solutions, I led national pre-sales architecture across media and non-media clients. I delivered AWS-based Studio in the Cloud and rendering workflows, improving render throughput by up to 50%. I managed AWS Elemental pipelines, entitlement workflows, DRM, and co-sell strategies with AWS and third-party vendors. I also supported media asset management and supply chain initiatives.At Disney via TEKsystems, I supported Studio Ops, DTCI, and Site Reliability, contributing to Disney+ and Oscars initiatives. I led digital readiness assessments, stakeholder alignment, and transformation planning.At Onica, I led AWS MAP pre-sales engagements and cloud architecture for Fortune clients. I also developed internal tools to accelerate adoption.Earlier, I spent 11 years at NBCUniversal leading architecture for platforms like GolfNow.com, SAP, and storage systems across Studio Ops, Theme Parks, and NBC Sports—including Olympic coverage. I also led NBCU’s internal Architecture Community of Practice.Key areas of focus:Generative AI: SageMaker, Bedrock, Stable Diffusion, real-time pipelinesAWS Partner strategy: MAP, MPPO, Co-Sell, CompetenciesMedia architecture: Elemental, IVS, entitlement, monetization workflowsMedia asset management and supply chain optimizationRobotics and computer vision: Boston Dynamics SpotEnterprise integration: large-scale platforms, SAPKubernetes, serverless, regulated data ingestionAWS Certified: solutions architecture and transformation consultingLet’s connect on cloud transformation, media tech, or AI strategy!