March 2024

Looking for Pointers: The C++ Memory Safety Debate

2 months ago John Farrier

The dialogue around C++ and memory safety has intensified following recent evaluations by authoritative bodies. The White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director issued a compelling call for a pivot toward memory-safe programming languages.

Projects vs. Products: Perspectives on DoD Software Execution

2 months ago John Farrier

At first glance, defining a software project vs. a product seems like a difference in semantics. Looking deeper, however, understanding the difference is a foundational element of effective software management. The misinterpretation or misuse of

John E. Farrier has over 25 years as a successful founder and software engineering leader, particularly noted for delivering high-value projects to U.S. Air Force clients.

Hellebore, under his leadership as Co-Founder and CEO, saw remarkable growth and was pivotal in the defense sector, particularly with designing advanced mission systems architectures for next-generation aircraft. This journey culminated in a successful exit, testifying to the firm's substantial impact.

In his expansive technical repertoire, John commands expertise in Design Patterns, C++, Python, DevOps, AI, Game Engine Design, Large-Scale Agile Project Management, and Application Security. Leveraging Agile principles and stream-aligned teams, he constantly explores the outer reaches of software engineering possibilities. John's credentials are reinforced by numerous publications in the realm of Modeling and Simulation.

John's commitment extends beyond mere technical excellence. He’s an unwavering advocate for fostering strong software cultures, emphasizing collaboration and career evolution. He operates with a strong ethos of principle-based decision-making and hyper transparency, fostering both trust and clarity in professional relationships.

At present, John leads Polyrhythm Software, channeling his vast expertise into commercial software development, ensuring products of the highest caliber and innovative solutions. In addition to his software feats, John keeps a foot in the entertainment realm as a part-time Hollywood movie producer and is gearing up to release a book on "C++ Algorithms and Data Structures" for Packt Publishing.

John Farrier

Month: March 2024

Looking for Pointers: The C++ Memory Safety Debate

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Projects vs. Products: Perspectives on DoD Software Execution