Margaret Hamilton, who led software development for the Apollo program, has died

Margaret Hamilton’s passing marks the loss of one of the foundational figures in software engineering, whose leadership on Apollo proved that rigorous software practices are mission-critical for complex, high-stakes systems. For CIOs and technology leaders, her legacy underscores the strategic value of disciplined engineering, fault tolerance, and cross-functional collaboration in building reliable platforms that can withstand operational and reputational risk.