t Reynolds & Moore, safety isn’t just a service offering—it’s the foundation of how we think, work, and lead. That mindset is embodied by our founder and Head of Safety Innovation, Erik Reynolds, who recently shared his perspective in a featured Q&A with The University of Texas at Dallas.

In the interview, Erik reflects on his experience as a lecturer, his industry insights, and why building safety-critical systems starts with building up safety-literate engineers. His leadership—both in the classroom and across our organization—continues to guide our mission of advancing functional safety in emerging technologies.

Key takeaways from the interview include:

Erik’s unique perspective comes from decades of experience in high-risk, high-tech domains—including aerospace, utilities, and industrial automation. As both a practitioner and educator, he emphasizes the need for engineers to understand safety as a dynamic, system-wide responsibility—not just a compliance checkbox.

This dual role allows him to translate real-world challenges into educational opportunities while shaping how the next generation approaches complexity, risk, and innovation.