Worked on the NVIDIA/edk2-platforms repository to enhance firmware reliability by addressing a critical issue in password clearing during early DXE/SMM initialization. Focused on system programming and UEFI development using C, the work involved reordering the initialization sequence of the SMM Variable Protocol. This adjustment prevented EFI_NOT_AVAILABLE_YET errors that previously occurred when clearing user passwords before the protocol was installed. The solution reduced failure modes in the early initialization path, contributing to more stable and secure password handling. The approach emphasized minimal risk while improving platform stability, reflecting a careful and targeted fix within the firmware development lifecycle.