Worked on the vmware-tanzu/vm-operator repository to enhance reliability and data integrity by addressing a critical validation issue in storage quota creation. Implemented a targeted bug fix that updated the Kubernetes webhook configuration, ensuring storage quotas could only be created when an image was present in the object specification. This approach reduced the risk of misconfigurations and prevented orphaned quotas, directly improving maintainability. The solution was delivered using YAML for configuration management and leveraged Kubernetes webhooks for validation logic. The work included clear commit documentation, thorough code review collaboration, and CI-tested changes, reflecting a methodical and detail-oriented engineering process.