Worked on the ModelCloud/GPTQModel repository to address a compatibility issue in the integration of the GPTQModel autotuner. Focused on stabilizing the nogil patcher by implementing robust version gating for the Triton dependency, ensuring the autotuner patch is only applied when Triton is version 3.5.0 or higher. Utilized Python and the packaging.version module to achieve reliable version parsing and comparison, preventing patch-related failures across diverse environments. This targeted bug fix improved runtime stability and maintainability, with clear commit messages and issue linkage enhancing traceability. Demonstrated skills in Python development and version management within a collaborative codebase.