Daniel Sullivan
About Daniel Sullivan
Daniel Sullivan serves as the Public Policy & Regulatory Manager of Autonomous Technology at Navistar Inc, a position he has held since 2022. He has a background in engineering and public policy, with previous roles in academia and various organizations focused on technology and infrastructure.
Work at Navistar
Daniel Sullivan has been employed at Navistar Inc. as the Public Policy & Regulatory Manager of Autonomous Technology since 2022. In this role, he serves as the regulatory point of contact for Navistar's technology partners and industry associations. He is responsible for developing and managing advocacy efforts aimed at ensuring the safe design, manufacture, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems on public roads. Additionally, he writes and submits regulatory comments that focus on advanced technology policy and regulatory goals.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Sullivan holds a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Policy from Northeastern University, which he completed from 2012 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with minors in Mathematics and Political Science from the same institution, graduating in 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in public policy and regulatory management, particularly in the context of autonomous technology.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Daniel Sullivan held various positions that contributed to his expertise in public policy and engineering. He worked as the Assistant Director of Policy at MassDOT from 2016 to 2022, where he focused on transportation policy. Prior to that, he served as the Program Implementation Coordinator at Northeastern University College of Engineering from 2011 to 2015, specifically in the Center for STEM Education. He also gained experience as the Honduras Design Lead and NE Workshop Coordinator for Engineers Without Borders USA from 2009 to 2010.
Achievements
During his career, Daniel Sullivan has developed and managed advocacy efforts related to autonomous technology. His work involves ensuring compliance with safety standards for autonomous systems. He has also contributed to policy discussions by writing and submitting regulatory comments that align with Navistar's goals in advanced technology. His leadership roles in various organizations have allowed him to influence policy and regulatory frameworks in the engineering and transportation sectors.