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Systems Programmer

Nora Fitzgerald

Writing software that lives close to the metal. Nora works in Rust and C on OS internals, compiler toolchains, and memory-safe systems — and contributes to open source projects where correctness and performance are the same requirement.

  • Rust & Systems C
  • OS Internals & Kernel Development
  • LLVM & Compiler Toolchains
  • Memory Safety & Concurrency
  • Open Source Engineering
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Articles by Nora Fitzgerald

  1. 2026-06-07

    Null Values in Software: The Impact on Reliability

    Null values can silently undermine software reliability, leading to unexpected errors and system crashes. Explore how they impact software quality and the best practices to mitigate their risks.

  2. 2026-06-06

    Scaling Systems: Why Teams Aren't the Only Factor

    Explore the hidden dynamics that propel systems to function beyond their immediate teams. Discover the intricate dance of scale in software development.

  3. 2026-05-31

    Breaking Enigma with FPGA: A Deep Dive into Hardware Design

    Explore the fascinating journey of breaking the Enigma code using FPGA technology, merging history with modern hardware design.

  4. 2026-05-23

    Floating Point Precision Errors: The Real Impact on Emissions Math

    Discover how floating-point precision errors can significantly skew emissions calculations, and what this means for global environmental policies.

  5. 2026-05-15

    Running Native glibc Binaries on Android 15: A Complete Guide

    Explore the cutting-edge techniques to run native glibc binaries on Android 15, unlocking new possibilities for Linux compatibility on mobile devices.

  6. 2026-05-14

    Rust Sidecar Pattern: The AI Integration Fix

    Discover how the Rust sidecar pattern enhances Python AI efficiency by addressing concurrency and performance bottlenecks.

  7. 2026-05-11

    Linux Kernel 7.1-rc3: Early Fixes and Stability Updates

    Discover the early fixes and stability improvements in the latest Linux Kernel 7.1-rc3 release, setting the stage for enhanced performance.

  8. 2026-05-06

    Rust vs C: Which Language Delivers Better Performance?

    Explore the performance battle between Rust and C. Which language truly outshines the other? Dive into a detailed comparison.