Worked on the weka/csi-wekafs repository to improve backend reliability by addressing a critical frontend connection issue. Using Go and backend development skills, implemented a guard around the frontend connection state to safely handle scenarios where the frontend is not connected, thereby preventing application panics in production environments. This targeted bug fix reduced runtime risks and contributed to higher uptime for CSI-wekafs deployments. The approach demonstrated defensive programming practices, focusing on isolating and managing error conditions to ensure smoother operations. The work emphasized maintainability and operational stability, delivering a robust solution for handling frontend connectivity within a live production codebase.