Worked on the rancher/rke2 repository to enhance Windows node provisioning in Kubernetes environments, focusing on configuration cleanup and cross-platform consistency. Addressed the Windows kubelet setup by removing the cloud-config argument, which reduced unnecessary configuration surfaces and improved compatibility between Windows and Linux nodes. This targeted feature streamlined the onboarding process, resulting in faster and more reliable deployments across heterogeneous clusters. Leveraged skills in DevOps, Go, and Kubernetes to implement these changes, emphasizing maintainability and reducing future configuration drift. The work demonstrated a methodical approach to cross-platform provisioning, prioritizing operational efficiency and long-term stability in Kubernetes node management for diverse environments.