Hello! I'm Thomas
I'm a professional in the Business, Information Technology, and Recreational/Commercial Outdoor arenas. With over 14 years of experience at hand, I can work my way around an office or a computer. Working with clients and building relations is what beats coffee in the morning. Developing solutions that meet the needs of the company, or its users is what rewards me the most. Being a Professional Scuba Diver is second only to being an astronaut. Helping others experience that world is how I make ours a better place to live.
Thomas Kruger
Business, Information Technology, & Recreational/Commercial Scuba Diving Professional
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Phone:
310-985-4013
Email:
Address:
San Diego CA, 92108
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Date of Birth:
June 13th, 1986
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EXPERIENCE
2022-Present
IT Manager
Snapdragon Stadium | OVG360
As the IT Manager, I lead IT service delivery and support of Snapdragon Stadium’s Enterprise system and services for end users and clients. Home of SDSU, SDFC (MLS), and the San Diego Wave FC (NWSL) teams. Working with major vendors for national broadcasting such as Fox Sports, CBS Sports, and many others.
2019-2022
IT Engineer II
LA Galaxy | AEG Worldwide Entertainment
Delivering all the technology needs to one of the most influential stadiums in the Los Angeles area and home to the US Soccer's National Team and The Los Angeles Galaxy MLS Team. Formally the home of the Los Angeles Chargers. I worked directly with vendors like ESPN, NFL, MLS, Series 7s Rugby, and various other professional sporting organizations.
2017-Present
Professional Diver and Instructor
Formerly:
Store Manager
Director of Scuba Operations and Technology
Dive N' Surf
Take a step back in time to one of the oldest dive shop in the world still owned and operated by the original Meistrell family. Home of Body Glove International and industry leader for diving professionals. I teach all levels of diving to students and offer specialty services that range from private tours and explorations, search and recovery operations, safety diver for events, brand ambassador, brand tester, and professional diver for cinema and entertainment industries.
2015-Present
Marketing Consultant
Entrepreneur - Freelance
Working with major brands to develop community engagement, event management, event organizer, product testing, product placement, research and development, and destructive testing.
I am currently working with Garmin as a tester and influencer in the Dive Industry. As a professional diver and instructor, I have come to depend significantly on their products to deliver a world-class experience. I teach and operate in one of the world's oldest dive shops, Dive N' Surf. This location is also known as the home of Body Glove, and a historical location. Working in the challenging waters of the Southern California Pacific Ocean I get to battle test current and new equipment coming to market. With my technical background, I'm able to offer in-depth knowledge and insights to better serve the products in future development.
2018-2022
Co-Founder
Blu (Scuba.app)
Blu was an app co-developed by Stuart Thomas and myself. This app was set to change the way that the dive/sports industry manages the business to client, Instructor to the client, and clients can find others who share similar experiences and who are also looking for a buddy to adventure with.
We had designed full retail support from mass communications to POS and inventory management. We had the ability to track and coordinate rental equipment. Booking and charter services with full calendar support. Direct communications through all facets of the business. Conversely, individuals can manage their classes, charters, rentals, communications, dive logs, certifications, and more through one app. Once it would have been widely accepted Blu would have been replicated for many other nitch businesses that had similar needs and client bases.
Blu was found in the app stores, while Scuba.app was the web portal that fully supported the functionality of individuals, professionals, and businesses alike. Sadly Mr. Stuart Thomas passed before we took it to market.
2020-May 2021
Service Desk Coordinator
IT Support Engineer
JNT TEK IT Solutions
Providing remote and onsite IT solutions to clients. Ranging from Help Desk to installation of critical core technologies that are imperative to the business environment.
EDUCATION
2018-2021
Bachelors of Science
California State University-Dominguez Hills
With a degree in Business to formally round up my skill sets of being a natural leader in business and technology. This focus gives insights into running and managing a small to large business and managing its technologies.
2008-2016
Associates of Science
El Camino College
Doubling in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration has provided career-changing opportunities to allow parrel experience to my education. Taking extra classes to expand the depths of my knowledge and understanding in these fields.
2018 - 2020
Diving Professional
Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Emergency First Responder Instructor Trainer
PADI International
Leading the world in underwater exploration and recreational diving. Teaching and certifying students to breathe underwater and provide life-saving techniques such as CPR, AED, and Basic Life Support. Acquired skills to perform a wide range of professional services to various industries.
CLIENTS
SKILLS
Microsoft - Advanced
Diving Professional - Expert
Adobe - Proficient
Marketing - Advanced
Sales - Advanced
Customer Service - Expert
EXPERTISE
Business
Having my own business has allowed me incredible opportunities to learn and grow in today's world. Working with major successful companies has given me great insight as to what big business demands.
Information Technology
Working with computers and technology gives me an understanding of business logic. This has allowed me to bring both creative and mechanical abilities to the forefront of my skills
Marketing
Years spent working with big brands have shown me how they present themselves in the world around us. Targeting customer demographics that meet the brand image and being flexible to maintain that audience is a critical skill not easily won.