With that kind of list, it sure sounds like Hendrich's describing a human. Which is precisely what she and her team set out to do during Cortana's development; create an AI with human-like qualities. Microsoft's decision to infuse Cortana with a personality stemmed from one end goal: user attachment.
Kris Kringle. Kris Kringle may refer to: Santa Claus, by assimilation in the United States of the separate German tradition below Kris Kringle, the lead character in Miracle on 34th Street. Christkind (or Christkindl), the Austrian and German Christmas gift-bringer, the Christ Child.
Managed all company owned and franchised locations worldwide for Krispy Kreme. Was responsible for 450M of revenue in 21 countries. Direct line responsibility for International and U.S. Operations, Franchising, Real Estate, Supply Chain and R&D. Dotted line responsibility for Marketing.