Kirk Pagenkopp
About Kirk Pagenkopp
Kirk Pagenkopp is a Product Manager at Digital Authority Partners, where he has worked since 2022. He has over eight years of experience in product lifecycle management, including roles at Panasonic Avionics Corporation and Safran.
Work at Digital Authority Partners
Kirk Pagenkopp serves as a Product Manager at Digital Authority Partners since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the execution of product lifecycle processes. His duties include conducting product and market research, performing competitive analysis, and managing product planning and positioning. He also develops product roadmaps and requirements, and leads product launches. Pagenkopp works fully remotely, allowing him to collaborate with teams and clients from various locations.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Digital Authority Partners, Kirk Pagenkopp worked at Safran as a Product Manager II and Senior Project Engineer from 2016 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to various product management initiatives. Prior to that, he held the position of Technical Service Engineer II at Panasonic Avionics Corporation from 2013 to 2016. His experience spans over eight years in developing both hardware and software products, guiding them from inception to entry into service.
Education and Expertise
Kirk Pagenkopp has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Management and Marketing from Allied American University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. He also studied at Universal Technical Institute, where he achieved certification in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Brea Olinda High School from 1999 to 2003.
Military Service Background
Kirk Pagenkopp served in the US Army as a 25N from 2009 to 2013. His service included time at Fort Hood, Texas, and deployment to Afghanistan. This experience contributed to his skills in leadership and project management, which he applies in his current role as a Product Manager.
Project Management Responsibilities
In his role as Product Manager, Kirk Pagenkopp is responsible for leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions. These sessions ensure that all project requirements are met and facilitate client buy-in before projects go live. He regularly reports to leadership on project statuses, addressing any roadblocks and proposing resolutions to maintain project timelines.