Kevin Krautle
About Kevin Krautle
Kevin Krautle is the Product Director for Technology Partners at Poly, where he focuses on enhancing product compatibility with major Unified Communications providers. With a background in IT services and product development, he has held various roles in technology companies, including Take-Two Interactive and Polycom.
Current Role at Poly
Kevin Krautle serves as the Product Director for Technology Partners at Poly, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the compatibility of Poly products with major Unified Communications providers, including Zoom. His work involves collaborating with technology partners in the audio and video sectors to improve product functionality. Based in New York, New York, Krautle integrates his expertise in storytelling, product development, and system design to create innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at Frontier Communications
Before joining Poly, Kevin Krautle worked at Frontier Communications as an Executive IT Services and Support Contractor from 2008 to 2012. During his four years at Frontier, he contributed to various IT service initiatives, enhancing the support structure within the organization. His experience in this role laid a foundation for his subsequent positions in technology and product development.
Professional Background at Take-Two Interactive
Krautle spent five years at Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. as a Senior Architect in Unified Communications and Media Systems from 2017 to 2022. His role involved designing and implementing systems that enhanced communication and media functionalities within the company. This experience further developed his skills in product integration and collaboration with technology partners.
Education and Early Career
Kevin Krautle's early career included a position at Hofstra University as a Resnet Helpdesk technician from 2006 to 2007. He also worked as a Mac Genius at Apple Retail from 2007 to 2009 in White Plains, NY. These roles provided him with foundational knowledge in IT support and customer service, which he later applied in more advanced technology positions.
Experience at Polycom and Asymco
Krautle's professional journey includes a significant tenure at Polycom, where he worked as a Channel Systems Engineer and Sales Engineer from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a Producer at Asymco from 2012 to 2019. These positions allowed him to gain insights into product engineering and market dynamics, contributing to his expertise in technology partnerships.