Worked on the curl/curl repository to enhance onboarding clarity and runtime stability by updating installation and TLS configuration documentation, making the default libpsl requirement and TLS library setup more explicit. Addressed a GCC 15.2 warning by implementing a 32-bit masking fix for computed authentication and protocol bitmasks in C, which stabilized SSH authentication handling and improved protocol reliability across platforms. These contributions reduced build-time warnings and support overhead while reinforcing cross-platform compatibility. Demonstrated skills in C programming, technical writing, and system programming, with a focus on clear documentation and robust bitmask handling to improve both user experience and code maintainability.