Worked on the geerlingguy/linux repository to address a stability issue in the Mellanox mlx5 driver, focusing on kernel development and device driver reliability. Delivered a targeted bug fix in C that ensures the User ID (UID) provided via ft_attr is correctly applied during flow table creation, resolving a problem where internal Flow Table objects previously received incorrect UIDs. This change improved resource management and identification within the steering hardware, enhancing determinism in flow handling. The work demonstrated a methodical approach to networking and kernel-level problem solving, emphasizing careful attention to hardware-software interaction and robust handling of low-level driver logic.