Worked on the tianocore/edk2 repository to enhance the reliability and security of the Tcg2Smm module, focusing on the initialization of NVS and SMI states. Addressed a critical bug by hardening state initialization paths, which reduced startup risk and prevented potential execution errors caused by uninitialized variables. The approach emphasized robust system programming practices and careful firmware development, ensuring that security-sensitive code paths in SecurityPkg/Tcg2Smm were auditable and stable. Utilized C and embedded systems expertise to deliver targeted improvements, resulting in more reliable SMM workflows and a strengthened security posture for the module’s startup and runtime behavior.