Summer Craze Fowler
About Summer Craze Fowler
Summer Craze Fowler serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Torc Robotics and has extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership. She has held significant roles at organizations such as Motional and Argo AI, and she is recognized for her contributions to the field, including being named one of the Top 25 Women in Cyber Security by The Software Report in 2021.
Current Role at Torc Robotics
Summer Craze Fowler serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Torc Robotics, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's information security strategy and ensuring the protection of its digital assets. Her leadership in cybersecurity is pivotal as the organization navigates the complexities of technology in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Previous Experience at Motional
Before joining Torc Robotics, Summer worked at Motional as the Senior Vice President of IT & Cybersecurity from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure, she authored and implemented a measurement program that significantly improved support performance, achieving a customer satisfaction score of 94%, a metric that had not been previously measured.
Education and Expertise
Summer Craze Fowler holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. She also earned a Master of Science in Information Science from the same university, completing her studies in 2000. Additionally, she studied Leadership and Negotiation for Women at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive career in cybersecurity.
Achievements in Cybersecurity
In 2021, Summer was recognized as one of the Top 25 Women in Cyber Security by The Software Report. This accolade highlights her contributions and influence in the cybersecurity field. She has also participated in various programs aimed at empowering women in leadership roles, including Deloitte’s 2017 Board Ready Women program.
Teaching and Community Involvement
Summer has been teaching a graduate-level course in Cybersecurity Policy at Carnegie Mellon University for 11 years. Her commitment to education extends beyond the classroom, as she has served on the board of PAWomenWork, a non-profit organization in Pittsburgh dedicated to helping women secure careers with family-sustaining wages. Additionally, she was selected to represent Pittsburgh at the Harvard Business School Young American Leaders program in June 2022.