Summary
Maxwell Roberts is a researcher and policy analyst with a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and market intelligence, currently focused on AI policy and strategy. With roles spanning the U.S. Department of Commerce and national labs, he combines hands-on analysis of export controls and safeguards with open-source and GIS-based research on China and nuclear issues. His background in venture-facing market research and corporate innovation at Mitsubishi Electric gives him a rare blend of commercial savvy and technical literacy. As a graduate student in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies, he translates complex security questions into actionable policy insights and strategic recommendations. Based in California, he brings practical government experience to emerging-technology governance debates and is comfortable navigating both technical datasets and high-level regulatory frameworks. An understated strength is his ability to move between field-focused research and business-driven technology scouting, making him effective at bridging academia, government, and industry.
11 years of coding experience
Bachelor's degree International Affairs, Bachelor's degree International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Arts - MA Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies, Master of Arts - MA Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Chinese