Paul Kenny
About Paul Kenny
Paul Kenny serves as the Vice President of Customer Success for EMEA and APAC at Daon, where he has worked since 2021. With a background in technical design and extensive experience in software development, he has held various roles in the technology sector, including Chief Technical Architect at Daon and Senior Software Engineer at IONA Technologies.
Current Role at Daon
Paul Kenny serves as the Vice President of Customer Success for EMEA and APAC at Daon, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring successful implementation of Daon's solutions across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. His responsibilities include overseeing customer engagement strategies and leading initiatives that drive product adoption and success.
Previous Experience at Daon
Prior to his current role, Paul Kenny worked at Daon as Chief Technical Architect from 2006 to 2021. During his 15 years in this position, he was instrumental in the technical design and development of Daon's biometric solutions. His leadership in technical architecture contributed to the company's growth and innovation in the field of identity verification and authentication.
Career Background in Software Engineering
Paul Kenny began his career as a Student Software Engineer at Datalex in 1998, where he worked for five months. He then joined IONA Technologies as a Senior Software Engineer, serving from 1999 to 2005. His experience in software engineering laid a strong foundation for his later roles, particularly in technical design and project management.
Education and Expertise
Paul Kenny studied Electronic Engineering at Dublin City University, earning a BEng from 1995 to 1999. He also attended Carmelite College Moate in County Westmeath, Ireland, from 1990 to 1995. His educational background complements his expertise in biometrics technology, agile software development, and various programming languages and technologies, including .NET, C++, and Java.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Paul Kenny specializes in technical design, pre-sales, agile software development, and project management. He has extensive experience in delivering distributed software solutions to both government entities and Fortune 500 companies. His technical skills encompass a wide range of technologies, including SOA, Web Services, CORBA, and COM, and he is proficient in both Windows and Unix operating systems.