Krishna Sumanth

Summary

AI-first product leader and founder with 10+ years across computer vision, generative AI, and e‑commerce. Built two deep-tech companies from zero to revenue, shipping production-grade imaging and virtual try-on systems used by leading fashion brands. Comfortable operating hands-on with models, infra, and teams—and especially strong in 0→1 execution.

Experience

• Created a state-of-the-art Virtual Try-On solution for fashion brands (Shopify App + API).
• Optimized infra & workflows to achieve ~5s end-to-end latency; scalable backend handling 3,000+ requests/min with autoscaling headroom.
• Trained satellite models (segmentation & classification) for background removal and garment segmentation; fine‑tuned vLLMs to build an agentic QC loop that auto‑iterates and improves low‑quality outputs.

• Built a platform to generate catalog, brand, and marketing visuals using cutting‑edge Gen AI workflows; raised $800K led by Veltis Capital.
• Partnered with brands including Puma, Rare Rabbit, Lee, Wrangler, Landmark Group, and Ajio; uplifted PLP/PDP CTRs by up to 40%.
• Hired and led a 20‑member team across engineering, AI R&D, marketing, and image operations.
• Hands‑on with ComfyUI workflows; fine‑tuned LoRAs, DreamBooth models, and ControlNets using SD 1.5, SDXL, and Flux; scaled the business to $100K ARR.

• Built a DIY imaging solution that converts flat garment photos into model‑draped visuals, removing the need for conventional photoshoots.
• Orchestrated a CV + 3D meshing + texture mapping pipeline; developed custom Blender plugins and workflows for photorealistic outputs.
• Scaled to 2,000+ paid users, 1M+ products created, and 5.5M images generated; bootstrapped to $200K ARR after COVID headwinds.
• Built and managed a cross‑functional team of up to 50 across tech, product, marketing, sales, and customer success.

• Developed standalone competency supervising end‑to‑end service delivery and wellsite execution.
• Served as Cementing Job Supervisor for land rigs, executing primary & remedial jobs for Cairn Energy and Oil India Limited.
• Training school topper (Russia & US) in a cross‑cultural cohort of 40; recognized for technical proficiency in equipment handling and slurry design for flexible‑setting cements.
• Led field crews of 20+ across multiple projects.

AI & Engineering Skills

Education

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering & M.Tech in Energy Technology.
• Overall: 7.84/10; M.Tech: 8.15/10.

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Achievements

• Rank 1244 in IIT‑JEE (~300,000 candidates).
• Top 20 in Indian National Astronomy Olympiad; qualified for International Olympiad training camp.
• High Distinction, Australian National Chemistry Quiz (Royal Australian Chemical Institute).
• Rank 169 (top 1%) in 8th LG National Science Olympiad; school topper (gold medal).

Early Work & Projects (Selected)

• Eaton Technologies — Modeling & Simulation CoE: Built an Excel-based tool to estimate drag on rotating disks (≈1000× faster than CFD) for early-stage clutch/bearing designs.
• Enfrien Technologies — Design Associate: Designed a new LED luminaire—50% smaller, 20% lower power, improved thermal performance; enabled 10M INR revenue post-launch.
• Dual Degree Project (IITM): Simulated secondary flows in rotating ducts (ANSYS CFX) and validated to improve heat transfer.
• Natural Illuminators: Day/Night lighting using solar collection, scattering, and fluorescence; < 100 INR BOM using household materials.
• Micro Hydro (Power Cross): Proposed 10–100 kW cross-flow turbines for off-grid villages with a ~3‑year breakeven model.

Leadership & Activities

• Head, Quality Management System — Saarang, IIT Madras (ISO 9001:2008); led a 50‑member team; introduced ERP & performance management systems.
• Social Affairs Secretary — Alakananda Hostel, IIT Madras; managed budgets and hostel participation across 22 events.
• Cricket (IITM & hostel teams), light music band vocalist/keyboardist; NSS volunteer.