Miguel Cerezo
About Miguel Cerezo
Miguel Cerezo serves as the Senior Director of Engineering and Facilities at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2018. He holds advanced degrees in Applied Optics and Quality Assurance and has extensive experience in engineering roles at Amgen and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Miguel Cerezo serves as the Senior Director of Engineering and Facilities at Kite Pharma. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's engineering and facilities management in El Segundo, California. His role involves overseeing engineering projects and ensuring that facilities meet operational requirements.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Prior to his current position, Miguel Cerezo worked at Amgen for 22 years as Director of Engineering. His tenure at the company spanned from 1996 to 2018 in Thousand Oaks, California. During this time, he was responsible for various engineering initiatives that supported the company's biopharmaceutical operations.
Technical Background at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Miguel Cerezo began his career at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he worked as a Member of the Technical Staff from 1987 to 1996. His nine years at JPL in Pasadena, California, involved significant contributions to technical projects, enhancing his engineering expertise.
Educational Qualifications
Miguel Cerezo has a strong educational background in the sciences. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Occidental College from 1984 to 1988. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Quality Assurance from California State University-Dominguez Hills, studying from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, he studied Applied Optics at Caltech for one year from 1987 to 1988.