The Supply Chaney Podcast
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The Supply Chaney Podcast
Ep. 84 - The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Sustainability with Holly Gardner
In this episode of the Supply Chaney Podcast, Nathan Chaney interviews Holly Gardner, a PhD in sustainability and expert in cybersecurity and autonomous vehicles. They discuss Holly's journey from environmental science to technology, the influence of her upbringing on her career choices, and the importance of integrating sustainability and cybersecurity in the development of autonomous vehicles. Holly shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in the industry, particularly in the context of supply chain logistics and the role of NuPort Robotics in retrofitting existing vehicles for autonomous technology.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity, Sustainability, and Autonomous Vehicles
02:38 Holly Gardner's Background and Early Influences
05:13 Transitioning from Figure Skating to Environmental Science
08:09 The Path to Academia and Environmental Advocacy
10:48 Navigating the Job Market with a PhD
13:41 Exploring Technology in Environmental Science
16:23 The Shift to Cybersecurity in Autonomous Vehicles
18:04 Exploring Cybersecurity in Autonomous Vehicles
20:15 Navigating Career Paths and Life Choices
21:55 The Impact of Technology on Career Dynamics
24:17 The Magic of Retrofitting Trucks for Autonomy
30:33 The Intersection of Cybersecurity, Sustainability, and Autonomy
34:31 Focus Areas in Autonomous Vehicle Development
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