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David Boulton

Principal

United Kingdom

David is an experienced practitioner and assessor for safety management and safety-critical systems in the transport sector.

Areas of Focus

Education

University of Surrey
PhD in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
University of Oxford
MA in Engineering Science

Past Experience

ERA Technology
Group Manager, Safety Critical Systems
BBC
Design Engineer

David is a Principal at Arthur D. Little, based in our Cambridge office in the United Kingdom.

Building on a strong technical background acquired in a development environment, David has been working in safety and risk management for over 20 years, principally in the rail sector, but also in the highways, chemicals and defense arenas. Clients include most major rail suppliers and a number of rail-operator organizations.

Projects have included both the development and streamlining of safety management systems, project delivery evaluation (i.e., Will the project succeed or fail?) and numerous safety-critical system assessments. 

Such projects typically require detailed analysis, clear presentation of arguments and engagement with senior management/stakeholders.

As well as working with UK clients, David has managed projects with clients in Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, France, Belgium, Germany and India.

Outside of work, David is a keen amateur singer and a member of the local Triathlon club.

Comprehensive machine-augmented assurance
Comprehensive machine-augmented assurance
Clive Adams, David Boulton
Augmented decision-making tools can improve both the efficiency and effectiveness of expert-led assurance activities. In turn, these tools can deliver significant business benefits, such as by avoiding delays in acceptance of new systems, reducing costs, and de-risking the system that is being assured. In this Viewpoint, we share ways to utilize such technology to the greater benefit.
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Safety on the move
David Boulton
Evolving risk culture in the automotive sector
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Embracing complexity with value-based risk management
Kurt Baes, David Boulton, Rick Eagar, François-Joseph Van Audenhove
In the current environment uncertainties seem to be everywhere, making strategic planning more difficult than ever. Many companies use enterprise risk management (ERM) as a proven framework for managing risk. However, businesses are now looking to improve their track records when it comes to understanding and overcoming unwanted events. In this article the authors explore issues related to risk management and how the 6C framework can help.
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The Trends in Megatrends
Rick Eagar, David Boulton
The forecasting of megatrends has significantly grown in recent years. Business, societies, governments and industries are increasingly demanding insights into future developments. At the same time, intelligence providers have come up with ever more sophisticated forecasting methods. In this article the authors shed light on the most important megatrends in the areas of technology, energy & the environment, economics & politics as well as social & health and examine how companies can best go about monitoring them.
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David is a Principal at Arthur D. Little, based in our Cambridge office in the United Kingdom.

Building on a strong technical background acquired in a development environment, David has been working in safety and risk management for over 20 years, principally in the rail sector, but also in the highways, chemicals and defense arenas. Clients include most major rail suppliers and a number of rail-operator organizations.

Projects have included both the development and streamlining of safety management systems, project delivery evaluation (i.e., Will the project succeed or fail?) and numerous safety-critical system assessments. 

Such projects typically require detailed analysis, clear presentation of arguments and engagement with senior management/stakeholders.

As well as working with UK clients, David has managed projects with clients in Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, France, Belgium, Germany and India.

Outside of work, David is a keen amateur singer and a member of the local Triathlon club.

Comprehensive machine-augmented assurance
Comprehensive machine-augmented assurance
Clive Adams, David Boulton
Augmented decision-making tools can improve both the efficiency and effectiveness of expert-led assurance activities. In turn, these tools can deliver significant business benefits, such as by avoiding delays in acceptance of new systems, reducing costs, and de-risking the system that is being assured. In this Viewpoint, we share ways to utilize such technology to the greater benefit.
Find out more
Safety on the move
David Boulton
Evolving risk culture in the automotive sector
Find out more
Embracing complexity with value-based risk management
Kurt Baes, David Boulton, Rick Eagar, François-Joseph Van Audenhove
In the current environment uncertainties seem to be everywhere, making strategic planning more difficult than ever. Many companies use enterprise risk management (ERM) as a proven framework for managing risk. However, businesses are now looking to improve their track records when it comes to understanding and overcoming unwanted events. In this article the authors explore issues related to risk management and how the 6C framework can help.
Find out more
The Trends in Megatrends
Rick Eagar, David Boulton
The forecasting of megatrends has significantly grown in recent years. Business, societies, governments and industries are increasingly demanding insights into future developments. At the same time, intelligence providers have come up with ever more sophisticated forecasting methods. In this article the authors shed light on the most important megatrends in the areas of technology, energy & the environment, economics & politics as well as social & health and examine how companies can best go about monitoring them.
Find out more

More About David
  • University of Surrey
    PhD in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
  • University of Oxford
    MA in Engineering Science
  • ERA Technology
    Group Manager, Safety Critical Systems
  • BBC
    Design Engineer