Script
Questions:
- What made you interested in the position?
- Where was your office?
- Did you visit places around the world in your position?
- What was your legacy as Chief scientist of the USAF
- What was your most memorable moment/ most exciting thing you did?
- Did your job ever put you in dangerous positions?
- What was your biggest accomplishment while working in the position?
- Do you have any regrets about your time working as the chief technology officer of the Air force
- Would you take the job again if you had the opportunity?
- What is some advice you would have for the person who has the position right now?
Intro:
Mark Maybury believes in the power within all of us. Ever since he was an Air Force ROTC Cadet nearly 40 years ago, his vision of the future has focused on new technologies and human potential. At its core, this vision is rooted in military principles that require one to think outside of yourself and beyond.
For my family Interview I decided to Interview my uncle, Dr. Mark T. Maybury. He has expertise in executive management, innovation commercialization, defense intelligence, cybersecurity, AI, energy storage and revenue growth (and the list goes on)
My uncle was exceptionally well educated
In 1986 my uncle got his Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics, and graduated valedictorian, at College of the Holy Cross. He was also a Rhodes Scholar.
In 1987 he got his Masters of Philosophy degree in computer speech and language processing, Cambridge University
In 1989 Masters of Business Administration degree, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y.
And Finally, In 1991 Doctorate of Philosophy in artificial intelligence, Cambridge University, England
My uncle Mark has had many prestigious positions including being Stanley Black and Deckers First Chief Technology Officer, Vice President of MITRE for 27 years or his Current position as Vice President of Lockheed Martin. But, I wanted this interview to be focused on his time as the Chief Scientist of the United States Air Force from 2010 to 2013.
25:05- 27:13
Narration:
My uncle served as chief scientific adviser to the chief of staff and secretary of the Air Force in Washington, D.C., where he identified and assessed a wide spectrum of scientific and technical issues affecting the Air Force mission. There, he also aided in the articulation of new ideas and inventions.
Working in the cyber realm for over 30 years, Maybury considers himself fortunate to have found himself inside a U-2 plane at 70,000 feet witnessing the curvature of the earth in a space suit, flying supersonic in an F-16, in flight with Hurricane Hunters in the Gulf Coast, meeting wounded soldiers and visiting polar ice caps in Greenland to control satellites and protect against missile strikes.
This is one of the highest-ranking scientific positions in the federal government,” said Maybury, who helped choose his successor. “It’s a positive role that can really motivate, enlighten and can be quite influential. I’m really excited; she’s going to do something great.”
Outro:
Clearly, Mark is an exceptional man, his dedication to his family and his country are exemplary. I feel incredibly proud to call him my Uncle and I am extraordinarily proud of the contributions he has made to artificial intelligence, science and technology. I hope you enjoyed my podcast On Dr. Mark T. Maybury about his time as Chief scientist of the United States Air Force. Have a blessed day
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Music:
RAF March (string chorus) Jean Miles Carter
Sound effects:
The sound of breaking the speed of sound
Sounds Of planes taking off
Air Force song/ national anthem
Black hawk helicopter
Sound of a U2 plane
