Nathan Pace
About Nathan Pace
Nathan Pace is a Senior Controls & IS Engineer II at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with over 20 years of experience in controls and information systems engineering.
Current Role at General Mills
Nathan Pace currently holds the position of Senior Controls & IS Engineer II at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, he specializes in controls and information systems engineering, focusing on the support and implementation of various industry-standard systems including Foxboro DCS, Rockwell PLC5, Wonderware InSQL, and Flexsim.
Career at General Mills
Nathan Pace has an extensive career at General Mills spanning over two decades. His previous roles include Senior Applications Analyst (2008-2013), Senior Engineer I (2006-2008), Controls Engineer (2002-2006), and Engineering Development Program participant (2001-2002). Throughout his tenure, Nathan has consistently contributed to the company's engineering and information systems capabilities.
Education and Academic Background
Nathan Pace has a robust academic background in Chemical Engineering. He earned his Master's degree (MS) in Chemical Engineering in just one year (1999-2000) and his Bachelor's degree (BS) over the course of five years (1994-1999) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His education has laid the foundation for his expertise in controls and information systems engineering.
Early Career at DuPont
Before joining General Mills, Nathan Pace gained important industry experience as an Intern at DuPont. His internship lasted for eight months from 1999 to 2000, during which he served in Singapore and Orange, Texas. This early exposure in DuPont helped in shaping his career in engineering and information systems.
Specializations and Career Goals
Nathan Pace specializes in the support and implementation of Foxboro DCS, Rockwell PLC5, Wonderware InSQL, and Flexsim. With over 20 years of experience, he aims to become an Enterprise Architect, focusing on bridging plant floor systems and business systems. His vision is to utilize information technology to facilitate business knowledge and execution, ensuring that the right information reaches the right people at the right time.