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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity, Sustainability, and Autonomous Vehicles02:38 Holly Gardner's Background and Early Influences05:13 Transitioning from Figure Skating to Environmental Science08:09 The Path to Academia and Environmental Advocacy10:48 Navigating the Job Market with a PhD13:41 Exploring Technology in Environmental Science16:23 The Shift to Cybersecurity in Autonomous Vehicles18:04 Exploring Cybersecurity in Autonomous Vehicles20:15 Navigating Career Paths and Life Choices21:55 The Impact of Technology on Career Dynamics24:17 The Magic of Retrofitting Trucks for Autonomy30:33 The Intersection of Cybersecurity, Sustainability, and Autonomy34:31 Focus Areas in Autonomous Vehicle Development Surgere is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney Podcast for 2026. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.

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