Miguel Palacios
About Miguel Palacios
Miguel Palacios is the Director of High Performance Computing Platform, Modeling and Simulation at Procter & Gamble, where he leads a team supporting R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing sectors.
Company
Miguel Palacios is currently working at Procter & Gamble in the Cincinnati Area, KY. His tenure at Procter & Gamble spans multiple roles and responsibilities, showcasing a long-term commitment to the company. Procter & Gamble, a leading multinational consumer goods corporation, benefits from his expertise in various capacities including operations, governance, and high-performance computing.
Title
Miguel Palacios holds the position of Director - High Performance Computing Platform, Modeling and Simulation at Procter & Gamble. His role involves overseeing the high-performance computing capabilities to support critical sectors like Research and Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing within the company.
Education and Expertise
Miguel Palacios studied at the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering between 1986 and 1990. His expertise in this field has been foundational in his various roles, particularly in high-performance computing, modeling, and simulation.
Professional Background
Miguel Palacios has held several significant roles at Procter & Gamble over his career. He has served as a Global IT Operations & Governance Manager (2016-2018), Email, Collaboration and Content Service Manager (2011-2016), Financial Services Global Systems Operations Manager (2008-2011), Financial Systems IT Manager (2004-2008), Latin America Supply Chain Systems Service Manager (1999-2002), and Supply Chain IT Manager (1993-1999). Earlier in his career, he worked as an Analyst (1991-1993) and as an Intern (1990-1991). His roles have spanned numerous geographic locations including Cincinnati, OH; San José, Costa Rica; and Caracas, Venezuela.
Achievements
In his current role, Miguel Palacios leads a team responsible for providing high-performance computing capabilities at P&G. He oversees a platform included in the TOP500, a list of the world’s most powerful computer systems, which is utilized for addressing complex scientific, engineering, and business problems. His work focuses on enabling consumer product innovation through the use of advanced modeling and simulation applications, thus contributing significantly to P&G's innovation efforts.