Darrell Bowman
About Darrell Bowman
Darrell Bowman is a Director of Fleet Safety and Compliance at Torc Robotics and a Senior Product Planning Manager at Volvo Group. He specializes in human factors engineering and has extensive experience in vehicle design and safety across various transportation modes.
Current Role at Torc Robotics
Darrell Bowman serves as the Director of Fleet Safety and Compliance at Torc Robotics, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on ensuring safety and compliance standards are met within the fleet operations. His expertise in human factors engineering and safety systems is integral to the development of safe autonomous vehicle technologies.
Work at Volvo Group
Bowman has been with Volvo Group since 2020, currently holding the title of Senior Product Planning Manager. His responsibilities include leading ergonomic feature development for trucks, focusing on aspects such as driver interface, visibility, and working comfort. He previously worked as a Product Planning Manager and Engineering Lead - Ergonomics at Volvo Group, contributing to various projects aimed at enhancing vehicle safety and user experience.
Education and Expertise
Darrell Bowman holds a B.S. in Aviation Psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology, earned between 1989 and 1993. He also obtained an M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a focus on Human Factors and Safety from Virginia Tech from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, he completed an M.B.A. at Indiana Wesleyan University from 2004 to 2006. His educational background supports his specialization in applying systems engineering to safety and security issues in transportation.
Professional Background
Bowman has extensive experience in the transportation sector, having worked in various roles related to human factors and safety. He served as the Group Leader for Human Factors & Advanced System Testing at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute for nine years. His previous roles include Senior Human Factors Engineer at Navistar and Test Safety Manager at Torc Robotics, showcasing his diverse experience across different organizations and projects.
Achievements in Research and Funding
During his tenure at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, Darrell Bowman acted as the Principal Investigator or project manager on over 20 projects, successfully securing more than $10 million in funding. His contributions to research in transportation safety and human factors have been recognized nationally, reflecting his impact on the field.