Robots, Nukes, and AI: A Career at the Frontier with Maynard Holliday
Scott Hanselman — Aug 13, 2026 — interview
Why watch
Scott Hanselman interviews Maynard Holliday, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies, exploring his 30+ year career spanning robotics development, nuclear security operations in post-Cold War Ukraine, and overseeing Pentagon's AI and critical technology portfolios. This interview is valuable for developers and technologists interested in understanding how cutting-edge robotics and AI intersect with national security, and how to build impactful careers at the boundary of technology and public service.