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Robots, Nukes, and AI: A Career at the Frontier with Maynard Holliday

Scott Hanselman — Aug 13, 2026 — interview

Why watch

An in-depth career exploration with Maynard Holliday, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies, discussing his 30+ year journey through robotics, nuclear security, and defense tech. The conversation covers Three Mile Island remediation, securing Soviet nuclear materials, overseeing Pentagon's AI and critical tech portfolio, and the founding of Black in Robotics. Ideal for developers and engineers interested in defense sector careers, government tech roles, or understanding how cutting-edge technologies are developed within national security contexts.