Kenny DePascale
Remington,VA
Summary
Experienced Product and Senior Project Engineer with PMP certification and a robust background in electromechanical systems, product lifecycle management (PLM), and banknote processing technology. Skilled in Agile project coordination, hardware/software integration, and stakeholder communication. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, driving technical innovation, and managing products from concept to deployment in high-stakes environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology America, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Acts as an SAP PLM Key User, facilitating product lifecycle management processes and ensuring smooth integration between engineering and operational teams.
- Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in banknote processing technology, ensuring reliable and efficient currency handling system performance.
- Leads and coordinates cross-functional teams in international engineering collaborations, fostering seamless communication and alignment on complex projects across multiple regions.
- Manages full project lifecycles from design through deployment, integrating hardware and software solutions to meet stringent operational requirements.
- Provides advanced technical support and troubleshooting for mission-critical electromechanical systems in high-stakes environments.
Systems Engineer
Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology America, Inc.
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Installed and configured Operating Systems, Software, and Hardware components; documented design and support procedures for Technical Support staff.
- Provided third-level support to G+D’s Technical Support Team and documented software/hardware testing for commercial banknote processing equipment.
- Collaborated with global software and hardware developers to ensure product portfolio alignment with North American customer needs.
- Evaluated impact and validity of change notices, advising on integration into installed units.
- Authored and maintained infrastructure documentation and analyzed diagnostic logs to identify root causes and perform failure analysis.
National Technical Support Specialist IV
Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology America, Inc.
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Resolved complex electromechanical issues using extensive experience and creativity, developing new methods and procedures.
- Coordinated and documented software testing for commercial products, validating change notices for hardware updates.
- Created technical documentation for system operation, maintenance, and new feature implementations.
- Collaborated with R&D for hardware testing and qualification on a global scale.
Senior Technical Instructor
Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology America, Inc.
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Provided in-person instruction to engineers, customers, and technicians on operation and service of advanced systems.
- Developed eLearning modules using Adobe Captivate and Premiere Pro.
- Created comprehensive training curricula and implemented training critique programs for performance tracking.
- Maintained and authored service and training documents aligned to operational needs.
Education
PMP Certification -
Project Management Institute
07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry University
North Brunswick, NJ06.2013
Skills
- SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Agile/Scrum
- Electromechanical Systems
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Hardware/Software Testing
- Product Development
- Configuration Management
- Technical Documentation
- System Diagnostics
- Change Notice Evaluation
- Infrastructure Documentation
- Customer Support
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Market Requirements/Voice of Customer
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Design review
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology America, Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Systems Engineer
Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology America, Inc.
05.2022 - 06.2024
National Technical Support Specialist IV
Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology America, Inc.
04.2020 - 05.2022
Senior Technical Instructor
Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology America, Inc.
09.2016 - 04.2020
PMP Certification -
Project Management Institute
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Awards
Member of the Year – Lodge Creek Yacht Club – 2023, President’s Award – Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology America - 2017, Impact and Innovation Award – DeVry University – 2013
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