In November 2024, Jakub Kurzak focused on improving build reliability for the lattice/quda repository by addressing a critical compatibility issue in HIP debug flag handling. He modified the CMake-based build system to ensure that the -G flag is applied exclusively for NVIDIA’s nvcc compiler, while the -g flag is used for clang-based HIP toolchains. This targeted adjustment resolved cross-compiler build errors and reduced CI failures, enhancing the stability of nightly and continuous integration runs. Jakub’s work demonstrated a strong command of build systems and compiler flags, resulting in more portable and robust builds across diverse development environments and toolchains.