During March 2026, contributed to the apache/nuttx repository by addressing cross-heap allocation issues on the ESP32-S3 platform. Focused on stabilizing memory management in USER_HEAP mode, the work involved introducing a Kconfig option to switch from ROM newlib to NuttX libc, automatically enabling this safer configuration when USER_HEAP is active. This approach reduced malloc and free inconsistencies, particularly benefiting PSRAM configurations and improving overall system reliability. The solution was implemented in C, leveraging embedded systems expertise and configuration management skills. These changes led to fewer crashes, streamlined debugging, and more predictable build outcomes for ESP32-S3 development environments.