Mr. Krutsch aims to expand KRUTSCH Associates Inc., continue developing life-extending applications, and maintain the company as a launching platform for young developers' careers.
MINNETONKA, MN, December 03, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kenneth Krutsch has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Krutsch is the founder and president of KRUTSCH Associates Inc., a digital product design agency based in Minneapolis. With 35 years of experience in his profession, he has led his company for 15 years, specializing in crafting visuals that narrate stories and designing experiences that foster connections. Under his leadership, KRUTSCH Associates Inc. has achieved remarkable growth despite economic challenges, setting a revenue record in 2024.
Launching his firm in 2010, Mr. Krutsch's vision for a technology-focused agency was inspired by Minneapolis's rich history as an advertising hub. This inspiration led him to a career in entrepreneurship that prioritizes application development as integral to larger agencies' marketing services.
Mr. Krutsch's career began with his service as a sergeant and acting squad leader in the U.S. Army from 1984 to 1987. Following his military service, he transitioned into the technology sector, where he held significant roles. From 1996 to 2000, he served as a user interface software architect and a team and technical lead at StorageTek. He then moved to Digi International as a user interface software architect and technical lead between 1999 and 2000. Subsequently, Mr. Krutsch became the chief technology officer at Matrix Technologies, a position he held until 2003. He then served as the chief technology officer at SoniqCast LLC from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, Mr. Krutsch worked for Xiotech between 2004 and 2009, beginning as a software architect and director of applications. He was then promoted to vice president of engineering, a role he held until 2009 before becoming the senior vice president of operations and managing director at Xiotech India Pvt Ltd.
In addition to his corporate roles, Mr. Krutsch contributed to academia as an adjunct faculty member at Saint Paul College, a two-year community and technical college in Saint Paul, Minnesota, from 1997 to 2002. He taught a night class and developed the curriculum for the institution's first Java programming course.
Mr. Krutsch's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in mathematics, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota. He has also obtained several certifications through LinkedIn.
Besides his primary career endeavors, Mr. Krutsch has been active on the graphic design, web design, and interactive media advisory committee at Minneapolis College since 2021.
Throughout his career, Mr. Krutsch has been recognized for his accomplishments. His expertise as an inventor is evidenced by his 18 issued U.S. patents, which highlight his innovative contributions to technology. He also co-authored "Professional Java Custom UI Components" via Wrox Press in 2001. As a testament to Mr. Krutsch's success, KRUTSCH Associates Inc. has also received numerous awards, including being listed on The Tech 20 List by Twin Cities Business in 2022, named as the Best Mobile App Developer in Minneapolis by Expertise in 2022 and being named Best User Experience (UX) Designer in Minnesota by Clutch in 2024.
In the future, Mr. Krutsch aims to expand KRUTSCH Associates Inc., continue developing life-extending applications, and maintain the company as a launching platform for young developers' careers. He credits his good fortune thus far to perseverance and the lessons from early mentors who taught him the difference between writing code and developing products.
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