Worked on the eksctl-io/eksctl repository to enhance reliability in pod identity management for Kubernetes clusters on AWS. Addressed a bug where IAM Role ARNs could be left empty during updates if CloudFormation reported no changes, particularly when configurations specified only a role name. Implemented a backend solution in Go that ensures the IAMRoleUpdater retrieves the correct ARN from stack outputs, preventing failures in pod identity association during upgrades. This change reduced the risk of customer-facing issues and minimized manual intervention. The work also improved documentation and code clarity around NoChangeError handling, contributing to more stable cluster operations.