Eric Bowman

About Eric Bowman

I work at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and 3D simulation, with a focus on narrowing the gap between what robots can do in virtual environments and how they perform in the real world. My work centers on developing workflows and systems that are not only technically sound but also resilient, practical, and reproducible outside the lab.A core part of my approach is to design pipelines that others can easily understand, adapt, and improve. I believe that building reliable robotic systems is not just about solving isolated technical challenges, but about creating clear, repeatable processes that help teams scale solutions over time. When I build something — whether it’s a simulation environment, a learning pipeline, or a transfer strategy — I aim to make it usable by others, not just myself.I focus on working closely with physical principles, understanding failure cases deeply, and making iterative improvements that move systems closer to true robustness. In simulation, it’s easy to build something that works in isolation; in reality, edge cases are everywhere. The work I do is about making that transition smoother — so that when a robot leaves simulation, it doesn’t just survive the real world, it thrives in it.At the heart of it, I enjoy solving hard problems quietly and carefully, and helping others learn how to build systems that last — not just for a single demo, but for the long haul.

Experience

1. Technical Marketing Engineer

   NVIDIA

   Jun 2022 — Present

Education

• Brigham Young University

  Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering

  2006 — 2008

• Brigham Young University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering

  2013 — 2015

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Outlook
• Wcf Services
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• C
• Sql
• Microsoft Word
• Android Development
• C#
• Public Speaking
• C++
• Patents
• Windows
• Ios Development
• English
• Publishing
• Wpf Development
• Html
• Research
• Catia
• Cad
• Xamarin
• Microsoft Office