Travis Jank celebrated as the chief executive officer of KRAMBU Inc.
With a career spanning more than two decades, Mr. Jank is widely recognized as a pioneering force in high-performance computing, data center infrastructure and advanced cooling systems.
DALTON GARDENS, ID, July 02, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Travis Jank has been included 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.
With a career spanning more than two decades, Mr. Jank is widely recognized as a pioneering force in high-performance computing, data center infrastructure and advanced cooling systems. Since becoming chief executive officer of KRAMBU Inc. in 2019, he has led the company through a transformative era of innovation, engineering industry-leading GPU server architectures, forging strategic partnerships across the AI and blockchain sectors and redefining what’s possible in scalable, energy-efficient compute environments. Under Mr. Jank’s leadership, KRAMBU has bridged the gap between legacy infrastructure and next-generation platforms, while cultivating a company culture rooted in innovation, performance and environmental responsibility.
Before assuming the role of chief executive officer, Mr. Jank served as KRAMBU’s chief technology officer from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, he led the development of the company’s signature high-density GPU platforms, including the 3U KRM series featuring 16 and 19 NVIDIA GPUs per node. Additionally, he directed research and development efforts that produced proprietary innovations in power delivery, thermal architecture and direct-to-chip liquid cooling, enabling rack power densities of up to 132kW. Mr. Jank also modernized KRAMBU’s infrastructure strategy to support scalable, energy-efficient deployments, aligning engineering execution with the rising demands of AI, machine learning and scientific computing workloads. His foundational work positioned KRAMBU as a leader in advanced data center design and set the stage for its continued expansion.
From 2006 to 2017, Mr. Jank served as a performance consultant for both NVIDIA and Intel Corporation, where he played a key role in demonstrating and advancing the frontier of computing performance. At NVIDIA, he engineered high-impact demo systems showcased at major industry events, including CES, IDF and GTC, integrating cutting-edge GPUs, CPUs, custom liquid cooling solutions and real-time visualization tools to highlight emerging capabilities in AI, gaming and compute acceleration. At Intel, Mr. Jank focused on system-level performance diagnostics and architectural optimization, developing and deploying tools and tuning methodologies that enhanced efficiency across CPU platforms, memory hierarchies and multi-GPU configurations. His work helped shape early use cases for high-performance parallel computing and informed future product development.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Jank held multiple leadership roles at NexGen Computing, a company he founded and grew into a recognized innovator in high-performance computing systems. As chief executive officer, he led strategic expansion through capital planning, partner development and long-term infrastructure design. As chief technology officer, he oversaw major HPC initiatives and drove the development of advanced computing platforms that pushed the boundaries of thermal design, system integration and computational density. Notably, Mr. Jank was featured in a documentary series produced by Intel, which spotlighted his work on the world’s fastest, smallest and coldest computer, achieved using an innovative cascade refrigeration system that cooled the CPU to more than 200 degrees below zero. In earlier roles as senior operations manager and operations manager, he implemented scalable production workflows, improved supply chain coordination and enhanced cross-functional team performance, laying the groundwork for sustained growth and technical innovation.
During this period, Mr. Jank also served as a consultant for ASUS North America, where he played a pivotal role in the early development of the ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand. He helped build and engage a global community of hardware enthusiasts through live demonstrations, educational content and strategic marketing initiatives. His work contributed to the rise of one of the most iconic performance hardware ecosystems in the industry.
In parallel, Mr. Jank worked as a performance consultant for Intel Corporation, where he broke numerous world records in computing performance. His benchmark systems utilized a custom-designed cryogenic liquid nitrogen cooling solution that enabled processors to operate at temperatures as low as 320 degrees below zero Fahrenheit (–196°C), pushing CPUs far beyond their rated limits. These achievements, featured in Intel’s official media and technical showcases, solidified Mr. Jank’s reputation as a pioneer in extreme performance engineering and advanced thermal design.
Mr. Jank’s educational background played a critical role in shaping his career at the intersection of thermal engineering and high-performance computing. He began with dual enrollment studies at Brigham Young University and later pursued coursework in business administration at North Idaho College, gaining foundational insight into entrepreneurship and organizational strategy. Recognizing the importance of thermal dynamics in computing, he shifted his academic focus to HVACR technology—an area that would later prove pivotal to his breakthroughs in liquid and cryogenic cooling. Mr. Jank holds EPA Section 608 and 609 certifications through HVAC Excellence, reinforcing his technical expertise in refrigeration systems and their application to next-generation data center infrastructure.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Jank is deeply committed to mentorship and public education. He has delivered keynote addresses and motivational talks at institutions including Gonzaga University and local high schools, where he shares his journey from a high school entrepreneur to a globally recognized technology leader. Through these appearances, he encourages the next generation to embrace innovation, resilience and bold thinking. Mr. Jank has also participated in numerous Maker Faire events across the United States, where he engages directly with the public through interactive demonstrations of cutting-edge computing technologies, underscoring his passion for hands-on learning and community involvement.
Mr. Jank is widely respected for his contributions to high-performance computing and infrastructure design. He is the named inventor on multiple U.S. patents, including ”Power Distribution Bus Bar for Distributing Power to Surface Mount Connectors” and ”Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Bus Bar,” which reflect his innovations in high-efficiency power delivery for dense compute environments. His technical achievements and leadership have earned him industry-wide recognition, including the prestigious Golden Screwdriver Award from Intel in 2016, honoring his role as a trailblazer in performance engineering and hardware innovation.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Mr. Jank enjoys a deep connection to the outdoors. He spends his free time snowmobiling, skiing, hunting, hiking, camping, scuba diving and fly fishing—activities that reflect his appreciation for nature and reinforce his commitment to environmental stewardship. Looking ahead, Mr. Jank is focused on scaling a revolutionary cooling technology that recently reached a major milestone with the successful deployment of a fully functional prototype. This innovation, which dramatically reduces energy consumption and eliminates the need for synthetic refrigerants, represents a critical step toward a carbon-neutral future. It embodies Mr. Jank’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, renewable energy and building a cleaner, more efficient world for future generations.
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