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George Kraniotis
VP, Software Engineering · Capital One · verified 2026-08-31
George Kraniotis is a distinguished software development executive with over seventeen years of transformative experience in the financial services industry. His career at Discover Financial Services has been marked by innovative leadership and a steadfast commitment to driving technological advancements. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Software Engineering at Discover, Kraniotis oversees the Core Platform, which supports all Discover cardmembers. Kraniotis is a recognized thought leader, having spoken at the IT Revolution’s DevOps Enterprise Summit in both 2022 and 2023. His presentations reflect his deep understanding of agile methodologies and his ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies. Kraniotis has a Master’s in Business Administration from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems from Bradley University. George is also an accomplished coauthor, with the publication “How to Talk Business: A Short Guide for Tech Leaders” providing valuable insights into bridging the gap between technology and business.
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Guidance paperOvercoming Transformation Challenges
Guidance paperTalking Business
TalkFate of the Red Delicious Apple - An approach Discover took for one critical shared service
TalkSpoke at Virtual US 2022 and Las Vegas 2022