Richie Bowden
About Richie Bowden
Richie Bowden is an Associate Director at Arup in County Dublin, Ireland, with extensive experience in IT and smart transport consulting.
Current Role at Arup
Richie Bowden is currently serving as an Associate Director at Arup, a position he has held since 2017. He operates in County Dublin, Ireland, where he contributes to various infrastructural projects. His involvement includes managing significant projects, particularly those related to smart transport solutions and the development of smart cities and regions.
Former Roles and Leadership Positions
Richie Bowden has a diverse professional background with previous roles including Co-organiser for Health 2.0 Dublin Chapter, CEO & Founder of AssessPatients, and Co-Founder of Livestock Internet Services Ltd. He also served as the COO of Cloud Consulting Ltd and Co-Founder of CloudArena. Additionally, he spent time as a board member at EuroCloud Ireland and led initiatives at the Irish Internet Association.
Consulting and Key Projects
Since 2014, Richie has been providing consulting services to Transport Infrastructure Ireland, focusing on the eFlow tolling operation. He has been a senior member of the project team managing the procurement of the next-generation tolling service on the M50. Additionally, he serves as the lead evaluator of operation plans from bidders for this tolling service, highlighting his expertise in smart transport systems.
Educational Background
Richie's educational qualifications are extensive. He earned a PhD in Industrial Engineering from NUI Galway, where he also completed his BE in the same field. His further certifications include a Diploma in eCommerce Law from the Law Society of Ireland, a Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist (MCTS) in SharePoint 2007 Deployment & Configuration, and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) from The Scrum Institute. He has also achieved an Associate certification from the Certified Internet Web Professional program.
Industry Experience
Richie Bowden's extensive industry experience spans several decades. He started as a Business Systems Engineer and Software Engineer at Digital Equipment Corporation and later held various IT management roles at companies including Claris Software, Lotus, and Oracle. He has also worked as an IT Consultant and Director of IT & Online Services at different organizations, bringing a wealth of expertise in software development, IT program management, and online services.