In January 2026, Chaitanya Tikku streamlined the FBOSS boot process by removing the /boot partition and migrating essential boot modules to /boot/efi, enabling reliable EFI boot with a btrfs root filesystem. Working in the facebook/fboss repository, Chaitanya used bash scripting and Linux system administration skills to ensure all necessary EFI modules were present for early boot. He enhanced the kiwi-ng build script with a --debug flag, improving transparency during image creation. The work included rigorous pre-submission checks and review processes, resulting in a simplified, more maintainable boot architecture that aligns with modern EFI boot strategies and reduces maintenance overhead.